Monthly Archives: March 2025

Good Citizenship Certificates – Students of St. Joseph Central High School – Ironton Ohio

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Tim Madden

On March 26th, President Scott Freeman presented two seventh graders and two eighth graders with Youth Good Citizenship Certificates at St. Joseph Central High School in his hometown of Ironton, Ohio. The high school also serves the 7th and 8th … Continue reading →

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An Evening With Ashbrook – Presentation – Thursday May 27th

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Tim Madden

President Scott Freeman, wife Kathy, Past President George Stewart, and Compatriot Zachary Haines attended an “An Evening with Ashbrook” at the Manor House in Mason on March 27, 2025. George Stewart is Ohio Society and Cincinnati Chapter Chairman of the … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary War Rarities – SAR Podcast Series – American Made Weapons of the American Revolution

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Tim Madden

During the American Revolution weapons used came from varied sources. Many were military flintlock muskets of British and French origins.

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UC Blue Ash Scholarship Luncheon – March 13th, 2025

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Tim Madden

On March 13th, President Scott Freeman, wife Kathy, and Compatriot Douglas Carver attended the UC Blue Ash Scholarship Luncheon. This event was held at the Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash.

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Obituary Information for Norman Bissell – SAR Compatriot

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Tim Madden

With deepest regrets, we lost Compatriot Norman Bissell on March 7th, 2025. Norman had been a member of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution since 2017.  Norman’s son James is also an active member of our … Continue reading →

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Welcome New US Citizens – Naturalization Ceremony – Tuesday 3/25

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Tim Madden

Welcome officially to the USA! Compatriots Jerry Knight and Jack Bredenfoerder welcomed 59 new citizens from 33 countries at a naturalization ceremony.

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Ohio Society CAR State Conference Banquet – March 15th

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Tim Madden

Ohio Society CAR State Conference Banquet On March 15th, President Scott Freeman, wife Kathy, and Past President George Stewart (Ohio Society SAR Historian and Cincinnati Chapter SAR CAR/DAR Liaison) attended the annual Ohio Society Children of the Revolution (CAR) Conference … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Exchange Series – Jack Bredenfoerder discusses the life of a 15 year old Rev War Soldier

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution hold ten membership meetings during the year. A couple of years back, George Stewart started the Speaker Series where we would invite someone from the community to share historical information … Continue reading →

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Awards – Von Steuben Color Guard – Robert Bowers

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Tim Madden

Recently at our March 5th General Membership meeting, Bob Bowers received a very prestigious award for his ongoing and continuing efforts participating in the Norman Carson Color Guard. This award recognizes Bob’s contributions for SAR events where he participated in … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary War Currency – What was it like? How did it evolve?

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Tim Madden

Thanks to George Stewart for locating this article. Did you ever wonder how currency / coins came about? We think nothing of having dollars in our wallet, however what does it represent, what was the path that took place to … Continue reading →

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