Monthly Archives: April 2024

Tis the JROTC Season – Cincinnati SAR is There!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Tim Madden

Spring is in the air! The area schools are finishing up their school year. A part of this is the recognition of ROTC and JROTC Cadets who participate in these programs sponsored by the US Department of Defense. Locally, the … Continue reading →

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Great News – Sizable Contribution to SAR Education Center and Museum in Louisville

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Tim Madden

This is a message recently released by our National SAR President General  John L. Dodd The State of Kentucky has allocated $5.0 million in the 2024 budget to support the construction of the SAR Education Center and Museum.  This is … Continue reading →

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Alert – Saturday Morning – Washington Park – 10:00 Program Start

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Tim Madden

We are having a grave marking dedication on Saturday morning. We will dedicate the graves of five additional Revolutionary War patriots. The Nolan Carson Color Guard will be participating in posting colors, a musket salute, mourn arms and retire colors.  … Continue reading →

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Hollow Earth Fest – Hamilton Ohio – Saturday 4/13/2024

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Saturday April 13th, the community of Hamilton Ohio celebrated the history of Hamilton at an event called Hollow Earth Fest.  This is the first of planned annual events. The goal of Hollow Earth Fest is to honor founders and … Continue reading →

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Honor Flights Have Resumed for 2024 – Cincinnati SAR Was There!

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday evening at the Greater Cincinnati Airport (CVG), there were many, many people awaiting the return of Veterans who got to take a ride of a lifetime.

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Benjamin Franklin Not Only Charted the Course of Our Country ….. But Also Charted the Course of ……

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Tim Madden

As the hurricane season is coming upon us, we recall images of the Weather Channel plotting the course of the Gulf Stream and the impacts that current will have on storms bearing down on the US mainland.  

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Naturalization – New US Citizens – Friday April 12th – SAR was there!

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Tim Madden

Ever the faithful, Compatriots Jerry Knight and Jack Bredenfoerder of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution welcomed 60 new citizens from 30 countries at a naturalization on Friday April 12th.

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So George Washington Was Not Our First President – What?

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Tim Madden

The events leading up to the Revolutionary War covered decades before our ceremonial July 4th, 1776 we have etched in our minds. It wasn’t until the Revolutionary War ended that we elected George Washington as our first president. What if … Continue reading →

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Interesting Facts About Our Founding Fathers – You Will Be Surprised!

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Tim Madden

So, the truth was that George Washington did not chop down his fathers cherry tree. History is ripe with facts and myths. As time marches on and we continue to research and verify information it is amazing what we learn. … Continue reading →

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Fold3 – Massachusetts Revolutionary War Records – Now Available!

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Tim Madden

Fold3 is a great source for finding military records from all conflicts. For those who served in the Revolutionary War, Fold3 can be a great resource. Recently, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts compiled an alphabetized index of service records for Rev … Continue reading →

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