Flag Day at Genesee Mountain

More than 75 participants and guests enjoyed a grand occasion Tuesday at the summit of Genesee Mountain: the 100th anniversary of the first flag raising by the Peace Pipe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Since June 14, 1911, DAR members have celebrated annually, and this year's centennial recalled the pomp of the early flag-raisings.


The Mile High Fife & Drum Corps led a processional of the Sons of the American Revolution color guard, with General George Washington in attendance. His speech was a highlight, as were remarks from Donald Cluxton, grandson of Grace E. Tarbell, who led the Peace Pipe Chapter at the very first flag-raising.


Dave Wallace, of Making History Come Alive, portrayed an authentic George Washington and stirred the crowd with reminders of the original patriots and the symbolism of the flag.


Charlotte Hubbs (left), Colorado State Regent, with Judy Kriss, Peace Pipe Chapter Regent and organizer of the 2011 event. Judy read a proclamation from Mayor Bill Vidal of Denver commemorating the occasion.

The new flag, presented to Denver Mountain Parks superintendent Dick Gannon, flew over the U.S. Capitol on April 19th, the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. As the fife and drum played the national anthem, Old Glory rose on its lanyard.

Read more at the Denver Post.


The musketeers offered a colorful 21-gun salute to complete the program, and piper Jeannine Dobbins of Sarah Platt Decker Chapter played as the crowd dispersed.