Monthly Archives: December 2022

Suspect You Have a American Revolutionary War Patriot in your Family? Basic Research

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Tim Madden

So Aunt Sally or Grandpa Joe shares a story at the latest family gathering that your late great great ancestor was a American Revolutionary War patriot. What does one do to take the next step? Here are some basic tools … Continue reading →

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Annual Celebration and Awards Gala

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

On Saturday December 10th 2022, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) held its annual celebration and awards Gala.

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Youth Reading Achievement – Student Awards

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

The Sons of the American Revolution (aka SAR) are committed to Youth Education. Our goal is for all school children to learn about the founding of our country, the guiding principals and accurate history of the root causes of our … Continue reading →

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Valley Forge – the First Days – What Was it Like?

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

The following is an article published by the Journal of the American Revolution which outlines the days prior to and the first few days with the decision to have a winter encampment at Valley Forge.

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Easy Reading! Gifts for the Holidays for your Favorite SAR Member?

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

The Journal of the American Revolution has a list of the 100 Best American Revolution books. If you love to read, or are searching for a great gift for the difficult to shop for, this may offer some ideas. Read … Continue reading →

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Christmas Pie – Looking for a New Recipe – Try this One!

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

There is an organization Mount Vernon Foundation which publishes a number of American Revolution era articles. https://www.mountvernon.org Given this is the extension of George and Martha Washington’s homestead it is only appropriate.

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New Officers – 2023 – Cincinnati Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

On December 10th at the Annual Gala event, the 2023 slate of Officers for the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution were recognized and confirmed. We are blessed with a number of Board and Officers who are … Continue reading →

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A Day In History – December 14th, 1799 – Death of Our First President

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

Thanks to George Stewart for sharing this article. Our first leader of the successful effort to establish a revolutionary new form of government who represented the people’s interest was George Washington. We remember him, his accomplishments and honors. Quietly on … Continue reading →

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Christmas – How Did American Revolutionary War Troops Celebrate Christmas?

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

How did American Revolutionary War troops celebrate Christmas? Is it true that Hessian troops fighting with the British introduced the Christmas tree to the American Colonies? Was the ultimate Christmas present to the newly declared split from Britain the surprise … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays! From the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Tim Madden

As we march through the holiday season, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution wish all our members, their friends, family and loved ones a blessed holiday season. The holidays invoke many emotions of the past, present … Continue reading →

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