Monthly Archives: July 2023

Welcome Home! Cincinnati SAR Is There!

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday July 25th, in a naturalization ceremony in downtown Cincinnati, 60 new US citizens from 29 countries were sworn in.

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Fort Laurens Ohio – Guarding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Friday July 28th members of Sons of the American Revolution from chapters around Ohio will meet in Bolivar Ohio at the Fort Laurens State Memorial to honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This event will precede the State … Continue reading →

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Sons of the American Revolution – The Ohio Society attends the 2023 National Congress in Orlando.

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Tim Madden

Last week a group of Ohio Society members of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) attended the National 2023 Congress in Orlando Florida. The Cincinnati Chapter was represented by former Ohio Society President Jack Bredenfoerder and his wife Laurie.  … Continue reading →

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Take Me Out to The Reds Game!

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Tim Madden

On an absolutely fantastic summer evening, members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution attended the Cincinnati Reds game.  

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How Do New US Citizens Celebrate July 4th?

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Tim Madden

SAR – Members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution We in the Chester house had a WONDERFUL 8th of July celebration to celebrate Ming Chester’s US Citizenship.

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Pledge of Allegiance – Author – Francis Bellamy

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Tim Madden

Today, I was searching for some genealogical info on one of my supplemental applications. My search led me to the Rome New York Cemetery where one of my relatives was buried. In searching for names of the relatives, I curiously … Continue reading →

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Presentation on the Battle of Yorktown – Civil Air Patrol Base – Middletown Ohio

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Tim Madden

My presentation on The Battle of Yorktown, Tuesday night, July 18th, 2023 to the Civil Air Patrol Base in Middletown, Ohio.  As I came into the room, they stood and saluted.  In the picture, yours truly answers that salute. Tuesday … Continue reading →

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History Teacher of the Year – 1st Place Cincinnati, Ohio and National – Melissa Costello

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Tim Madden

Its official! Melissa Costello of Monroe Elementary School placed 1st Nationally in the Sons of the American Revolution.  Ms Costello placed first in the Cincinnati SAR competition, then first place in the Ohio Society SAR contest.  From there, Ms. Costello … Continue reading →

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Naturalization Ceremony – Cincinnati – Friday 7/14 – SAR was there!

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Tim Madden

Ending the week with a special celebration. In downtown Cincinnati the Cincinnati SAR was represented by Jerry Knight and he participated in a ceremony where 60 new US Citizens were sworn in.

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Removing Dents in Firelocks – Steamy Solution!

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Tim Madden

Whoops! Nice new dent in your musket stock? Plenty of old dents on a firelock or some prized furniture that would like to fix? Steamy solution for you to fix some of the dents we inflict on our muskets during … Continue reading →

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