Monthly Archives: February 2019

The Cincinnati Chapter SAR takes a stand on racial and religious tolerance in 1900

By Compatriot George Stewart, Chapter Historian With the increased efforts toward racial and religious tolerance today, it makes interesting the fact that at the Chapter’s Annual Banquet on March 10, 1900 the two speakers were Rabbi Louis Grossman and Rabbi … Continue reading

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Cincinnati SAR attends February 22nd, 2019 Naturalization Ceremony

The Cincinnati SAR attended a naturalization ceremony held at St. James Elementary School, 3565 Hubble Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio at 11:00 AM on February 22, 2019. The three members of the Cincinnati SAR Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard who welcomed seventy … Continue reading

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George Washington’s Birthday Party

By Bob Bowers Cincinnati Chapter Compatriot The Cincinnati Chapter SAR and the Clough Valley Chapter NSDAR held a joint luncheon to celebrate Washington’s Birthday at the historic School House Restaurant and General Store, in Camp Dennison. In attendance were members … Continue reading

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Colerain Elementary gets Cincinnati SAR Revolutionary War Class

On February 16th members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) spent the day at Colerain Elementary School. We talked about the Revolutionary War and what caused it to happen, where some important battles occurred … Continue reading

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The Crossing of the Dan

The Crossing of the Dan, a nearly forgotten episode of the American Revolution that occurred at South Boston, Virginia, in 1781, received recognition in September 2013 by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution as a major … Continue reading

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Cincinnati SAR Assists DAR With Member Induction

Michael B. Gunn, Ph.D. Past President, Patriot Graves Chair CCSAR On Saturday, February 9, 2019 the John Reily OSDAR Regent Marlene Vastine led the daughters in the DAR Member Induction Ceremony Ritual at the Hamilton Presbyterian Church on 23 S. … Continue reading

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Cincinnati SAR Leads Parade for President Harrison

Michael B. Gunn, Ph.D. Past President, Patriot Graves Chair CCSAR President William Henry Harrison’s 247th Birthday Commemorated by CCSAR On Friday, February 1, 2019 of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) performed as Color Guard … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Chapter SAR attends February 8th, 2019 Naturalization Ceremony

Compatriots Jerry Knight and Jack Bredenfoerder welcomed 71 new citizens from 34 countries at a naturalization ceremony held at Potter Stewart Courthouse on Friday, February 8th. The Honorable Beth A. Buchanan officiated. Welcome!  

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Taylor Middle School 6th Grade gets Cincinnati SAR Revolutionary War Class

On February 7th five members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) spent the day at Taylor Middle School’s Sixth Grade Class and their teacher Mrs. Hamm. We talked about the Revolutionary War and what … Continue reading

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The Cincinnati Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard

Cincinnati Observatory Dedication The Cincinnati Chapter’s Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard on July 11, 2007 participated in a ceremony dedicating a bronze plaque at the Cincinnati Observatory Center. The plaque was presented for its landmark role in American science. The … Continue reading

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