Monthly Archives: October 2024

Hillsboro Patriot Monument & Memorial – Highlands Chapter

Our sister organization, the Highlanders Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is well underway in creating a new monument to recognize and honor the Revolutionary War Patriots. Highlanders Chapter is led by President – Gary Duffield with significant … Continue reading

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SAR – Ohio Society – Fall Meeting – Ohio Northern University – October 25th

On the morning of October 26th, the fall meeting of the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was held at Ohio Northern University. The event was highlighted by the Ohio Northern University singing groups the “University Singers” … Continue reading

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Age of Revolutionary War Heroes is Younger Than You Might Think

As we have elections which involve candidates of typically older men or women, it is interesting to find stories of the leaders of the American Revolutionary War movement to be “younger”. The following article by Business Insider is an interesting … Continue reading

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Chapter Leadership Training

Cincinnati Chapter SAR Members Are you interested in getting more involved in our chapter? Thought about holding a leadership or committee position to demonstrate your commitment and support to the ideals of SAR? Here is your chance …….

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You Never Know What You May Find In Those Old Storage Cabinet!

Thanks to George Stewart for sharing this article. Very relevant to our Sons of the American Revolution audience. Recently a very rare printed copy of the US Constitution was located in the filing cabinet of a storage room in the … Continue reading

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Young Marines – VFW Post 6095 – SAR Color Guard – Living History Presentations

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution has been invited to make our Revolutionary War Presentations to a group of Young Marines on Saturday, 2 November. Times: Muster time for our Color Guard team is  1100 hours … Continue reading

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Naturalization Ceremony – Taylor High School – October 25th

On Friday October 25th, Jerry Knight of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution welcomed new US citizens. There were over fifty new citizens coming from 26 countries. The event was held at Taylor High School in … Continue reading

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Revolutionary War Rarities – Medical Procedures – Really Scary!

Thanks to Gary Duffield for sharing this article by “Revolutionary War Rarities” a podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution. As we age, well things start to break. Check us out after a hot day in wool or after … Continue reading

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SAR Loses One of Their Stars – James “Jim” Houston – October 19, 2024

James Homer Houston, Jr. – Obituary July 15, 1938  –  October 19, 2024   James Homer Houston, Jr. of Milford, OH. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Houston (nee Barili). Loving father of James Homer (Samantha) Houston, III, Scott Ewing Houston, II … Continue reading

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Naturalization Ceremony – Friday 10/18

Compatriot Jack Bredenfoerder of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution welcomed 50 new citizens from 24 countries at a Naturalization Ceremony on Friday October 18th.

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