Representatives of the Richard Henry Lee Chapter Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution and local chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and National Society of United States Daughters of 1812 attended the Virginia SAR’s 134th annual conference at the Omni Richmond Hotel in Richmond over the weekend of Feb. 9. Local representatives included RHLC president Michael Rhodes, NSDAR Augustine Warner Chapter Regent Alison Johnston, and DAR State Librarian Dr. Cheryl Davis. Twenty-two of Virginia SAR’s 30 chapters were represented. In addition to Virginia SAR, NSDAR, and NSUSD1812 attendees, there were also representatives from the National Society Children of the American Revolution, spouses and other guests. The annual meeting kicked off Friday morning with a grave-marking ceremony at Shockoe Hill Cemetery in downtown Richmond to honor the patriotic service of Captain Philip Slaughter and Sergeant James Vaughn. This was followed by a luncheon at the ...