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The Richmond Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), in conjunction with the Amelia County American Revolution 250 Committee, the Amelia County Historical Society, and Christ Episcopal Church, Amelia, will dedicate a marker prominently pointing passers-by to the nearby grave of Amelia's own Major Joseph Eggleston, "Light Horse" Harry Lee's second-in-command in the American Revolutionary War. The ceremony will include the presentation of the Colors and musketry salute by the SAR Color Guard dressed in Revolutionary War period uniforms. Members of the Richmond SAR will present Major Eggleston's biography, outlining his storied career that saw him returning from prisoner of war status to his gallant exploits at Guilford, Augusta, and Eutaw Springs. He later served in the Virginia General Assembly and the United States Congress. The Pomeroy Historical Foundation is supplying the marker for this event.