Monthly Archives: January 2023

My Visit to Townsends – In Search of Color Guard Clothing that Fits

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday January 17th, while taking a road trip from Cincinnati to Green Bay, my wife and I decided to stop by the Townsends World Headquarters in Pierceton, Indiana.

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State SAR Meeting – Cincinnati is hosting – May 4-6

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution are excited to host the upcoming OHSSAR State Meeting here in Cincinnati. The event is scheduled from Thursday evening May 4 thru Saturday May 6th. Update 4/19/2023:  Introduction Letter from … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati SAR – Chapter Committee Chairman – 2023 Updates

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) is proud to announce the roster of 2023 Chapter Committee Chairman. This group of men are instrumental for making much of the mission of our patriotic chapter happen. We … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Reading – Youth Education

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Tim Madden

The Sons of the American Revolution has implemented a Patriotic Reading program. George Stewart, President of our Cincinnati Chapter of the SAR introduced this program here in Cincinnati to add value to our existing and active Youth Education and Awards … Continue reading →

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New US Citizens – Naturalization Ceremony – Jan 25, 2023

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Wednesday January 25th, there was a Naturalization which grants US citizenship to individuals who have gone through a formal and extensive admission process. Jerry Knight of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution was there to … Continue reading →

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Presidents Day – Celebration Luncheon – Lets Show Up in Force!

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Tim Madden

On February 18th, there will be a Presidents Day Celebration Luncheon. This will be a combination DAR, SAR and CAR event.

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Cancelled – Color Guard Training Session – 1/22/2023

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Tim Madden

With regrets, our next practice session scheduled for Sunday January 22nd has been cancelled. Periodically, we hold training sessions to practice our marching skills and work out kinks in our technique. This session will be rescheduled to a later date. … Continue reading →

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Thomas Paine – the true inspiration for the Declaration of Independence

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Tim Madden

Thomas Paine was one of the most influential founding fathers, however does not get much publicity or notoriety. In fact, his direct style of communicating turned off many.  Word has it that six people showed up at his funeral. None … Continue reading →

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Permanent Home for SAR Historical Records – Thank You!

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Tim Madden

Braving brutal weather elements (OK, a little rain), a group of SAR volunteers (self named the “CCSAR Self-Storage Brigade”) moved the first batch of “SAR Permanent Files” from Jack Bredenfoerder’s home.

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Who’s Birthday Is It? How About Cincinnati!

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Tim Madden

December 28th is the unofficial birthday of Cincinnati! That’s right 234 years ago the first surveyors landed on the landing right around where Walnut street would meet the river today.  Gather around and let me tell you the story! We … Continue reading →

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