The 111th Joint Celebration of George Washington’s Birthday was hosted by the District of Columbia Society Children of the American Revolution on Saturday February 21, 2026. The event, co-sponsored by the DC Daughters of the American Revolution and the DC Sons of the American Revolution, was held at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington Virginia commencing at 10:30am. The Mistress of Ceremony was DC C.A.R President Avery Hinzman. Following the opening rituals and introductions, greetings were offered by DC DAR State Regent Yvonne Liser and DC SAR President Geoffrey Newman.
After brunch was served cast members from DC C.A.R. presented a skit about the young life of George Washington and events that molded his young life. The presentation was well received by the nearly 150 event guests.
President Newman welcome new members to SAR and gave them their oath. Theodore Roosevelt Kramer III is the 5th great grandson of Robert Barclay, who served as a Private in the North Carolina Militia. Paul Hays and Tom Readmond were his sponsors. Zachary Logan Barnett and Brant Henry Boozier are the 5th great grandsons of Private Jonathan Farrington of the Massachusetts Militia. Welcomed in absentia was Ryland Clay Norman, a Florida resident, who is the 5th great grandson son of Thaddeus Granger, a Private in the Massachusetts Militia.