Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Commemorating those Virginians who assisted in the establishment, defense, and preservation of the American colonies
By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet [I] escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me.
From a letter by 23-year-old George Washington to his brother John Augustine during the French and Indian War.
more About Our Society
The purpose of the Society of Colonial Wars is to recognize the importance of American colonial history, commencing with the settlement of Jamestown on May 13, 1607 and leading up to the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775.
The Society was formed to commemorate the events of that colonial period and to commemorate the military and naval personnel and high civilian officials during that period who assisted in the establishment, defense and preservation of the American colonies, and contributed to the founding of this Nation.
To be eligible for membership in the Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Virginia, an individual must be a male aged 21 or over who is lineally descended from a person who served either in a military capacity or held public office in one of the original 13 colonies prior to the American Revolution. Membership is by invitation. For complete membership criteria, click here.
A lineage society, the Society of Colonial Wars does not maintain genealogical archives or records and is not able to provide any research assistance. For genealogical assistance, click here.
For any other information, you may contact the Society at info @ vascw.org or write to us at:
Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia
P.O. Box 8614
Richmond, VA 23226