Battle Days
Point Pleasant \
October 5-7, 2007
Local reenactors put a crop of fresh recruits through the drill on Friday afternoon. About 550 school children were
bussed to Tu-Endi-Wei State Park from throughout Mason County to learn about the Battle of Point Pleasant
and of the men who fought and died there.
Good old country music; Chief Cornstalk, leader of the Indians who fought at Point Pleasant; and
Benjamin Franklin were favorite stops for the children as they made their rounds at the park on Friday.
Compatriots from seven different state societies formed up and marched at the head of the parade down
Main Street on Saturday morning.
President General Bruce and Theresa Wilcox wave to spectators as they pass the law office of former
President General Raymond Musgrave.
Among those appearing in the 18-person receiving line at the Governor's Ball on Saturday night were
President General Bruce and Theresa Wilcox; WVSSAR President John and Joanne Sauer; Librarian General
Dick & Norma Brockway; Point Pleasant Chapter President Jack and Jane Coles; and Central District
Vice President General Roger and Martha Barnhart. Others included VASSAR President Joe Dooley;
Vice President General Bob & Helen Bowen; Genealogist General Chuck and Karen Bragg;
Historian General Dave and Evelyn Sympson; and INSSAR President Robert Howell.
The Andrew Lewis Volunteer's Fife and Drum Corps led the Color Guard onto the field at Sunday's Memorial Program.
WVSSAR President John Sauer presents a memorial wreath on behalf of the West Virginia Society.
Compatriots from 12 different societies, members of the DAR, C.A.R., and other genealogical heritage groups presented
about 40 wreaths to commemorate those who fought and died during the battle. Former President General Raymond Musgrave, a Col. Andrew Lewis descendant, delivered the eulogy that Colonel Andrew Lewis presented on
behalf of his brother, Colonel George Lewis, who was killed during the battle at Point Pleasant.