Pickaway County Connection to American Revolution Reviewed over the Weekend [Video]

Pickaway County — With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution approaching, descendants of revolutionary patriots are showing how Pickaway County played an important role in the start of the war for independence.

The Camp Charlotte chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) held an event Saturday to better explain the significance of events and places that are probably familiar to most Pickaway Countians, but they may not completely understand.

The SAR also explained new historical and archaeological research into the events and locations, and offered a Sunday bus tour of them.

Rick Hartinger, past president of the Camp Charlotte SAR, was a key speaker in the event. He explained his efforts to research, confirm, and correct history.

Hartinger …