Monthly Archives: March 2025

Battle of Lexington and Concord – 250th Anniversary – April 19, 1775

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Tim Madden

We are quickly approaching the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The official date is April 19th, 1775. A member of our Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution – Compatriot Stephen McClanahan, answered the … Continue reading →

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Posters and Brochures – Let The Judging Begin! – SAR Youth Awards

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Tim Madden

A big part of our Youth Education program for the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is the Youth Poster and Brochure Contest. Students around the Cincinnati area prepare and submit their posters or brochures for evaluation. … Continue reading →

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Naturalization Ceremony – March 18th, Lakota East High School

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Tim Madden

Compatriot Jack Bredenfoerder welcomed 45 new citizens from 27 countries at a naturalization held at Lakota East High School on Tuesday, March 18th. The Honorable Beth Buchanan officiated. Welcome new US citizens!

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Youth Education – Independence Schools

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Tim Madden

Independence Schools hosted the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Revolution.  Members of their Youth Education team visited the school recently and presented four separate topics about the American Revolutionary War.

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Youth Education – St. Marks Lutheran School – Milford, OH

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Tim Madden

The Sons of the American Revolution came to visit our St. Marks Lutheran School. Musket firing was a highlight of the day. Lots of noise, lots of smoke!

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Cincinnati SAR Loses a Superstar – Jesse Andrews

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Tim Madden

With deepest sympathy, America has lost a great man. Jesse W. Andrews passed away Monday March 17th, on St. Patricks Day. Jesse was a prominent figure as President of both the Cincinnati Chapter and State of Ohio – Sons of … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati SAR, DAR and Ft. Washington Society of the CAR – Deer Park Library event

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Tim Madden

Recently, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution partnered with the Cincinnati Daughters of the American Revolution and Ft. Washington Society of the Children of the American Revolution to sponsor “Pictures with Historic Patriots” public event at … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati SAR Presentation to Cincinnati Area Mensa Society

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Tim Madden

At 5PM on Friday, March 7, 2025 Michael Gunn shared his collection of late 18th Century Artifacts at the annual regional gathering of Cincinnati Area Mensa. The one hour presentation began early after a few attendees caught a glimpse of … Continue reading →

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Naturalization Event – Tuesday March 4th, 2025

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution has a commitment to welcoming new US citizens during Naturalization Ceremonies. On Tuesday March 4th, Compatriots Jerry Knight and Jack Bredenfoerder welcomed 60 new citizens from 32 countries at a … Continue reading →

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“40 Bore” vs. .50 Caliber – History Behind Musket Balls

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Tim Madden

Today, those SAR members in the Color Guard speak of the muskets and rifles they carry in terms of “caliber”. A British Brown Bess would be .75 caliber, a French Charlville would be .69 caliber. However, in the Revolutionary War … Continue reading →

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