National (VA) – Washington Tomb Vigil –

The National Color Guard staff cordially invites you to honor our patriot commander and join us at Mt Vernon for the annual George Washington Tomb Vigil on

Saturday, 14 September 2024.

As in the past several years the signup sheet is being handled online.  Please use the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CAAA92DABFD0-50246546-mount

We have again been given permission to bring our weapons, under the following stipulations:

1)    National Society SAR Commanders may wear their swords, all blunted edged and only removed from their sheaths when marching the guard.

2)    No other knives will be allowed.

3)    Muskets may be carried by the guard as they march and stand guard at the tomb.

4)    No powder, ball or bayonets are to be brought onto the property.

5)    There will be a safety check performed in the parking lot before any guardsmen can move any further on the property.

6)    All muskets must always be in the control of guardsmen and all additional national weapons safety rules are to be followed.

More information is in the Related Links section on the SignUp Genius link above.