Monthly Archives: June 2025

Article – Integration in the Continental Army

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Tim Madden

The formation of our country by the founding fathers was a compromise of needs and wants of 13 distinct colonies. The founding fathers knew that the Declaration of Independence was an important first step. The motto “all men were created … Continue reading →

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Patriot Grave Marking – Chillicothe OH – June 21st, 2025

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Tim Madden

On a great summer day in Chillicothe Ohio, members of the Sons of the American Revolution joined to perform a Patriot Grave Marking for five Revolutionary War Patriots. The location was the Grandview Cemetery in Chillicothe.

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Fundraiser – Fun Event – Tuesday July 1st – MPH Brewery – Downtown Montgomery

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tim Madden

Attached is a flyer for our fundraiser at MPH Brewery on July 1st.  Cincinnati SAR MPH Brewery Fundraiser Please invite family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, other organizations, etc.  This isn’t just a SAR/DAR member event. Note this is an informal public … Continue reading →

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Article – James Madison – Took a Position on the Bill of Rights for the Greater Good

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tim Madden

Our founding fathers were rather remarkable individuals. They understood the influences of power, the dangers of big government and the nature of individuals to take advantage of others. Much of those concerns were addressed in the founding papers of our … Continue reading →

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Article – Benjamin Franklin and the Kite / Key Experiment – What Really Happened?

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tim Madden

We all grew up with the images of Benjamin Franklin flying a kite in a storm and suddenly he was able to run is early version of a microwave …… kidding of course. What is the real story? The following … Continue reading →

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Article – 10 Interesting Facts About the Continental Army

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tim Madden

Battlefield.org publishes some very interesting articles.  We encourage you to connect with it and add it to your reading list. The below article was shared by our former Cincinnati Chapter President and State of Ohio SAR Historian George Stewart. Interesting … Continue reading →

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Warning – Theft of Bronze Grave Markers – Use Granite Instead!

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tim Madden

As unfortunate as it may seem, it is become widely known that unscrupulous individuals are going through cemeteries and removing bronze markers.  These markers are expensive and are being sold as scrap. Recently one of our members visited a relatives … Continue reading →

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Naturalization Ceremony – Tuesday June 17th 2025

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tim Madden

Compatriot Jack Bredenfoerder welcomed 60 new citizens from 30 different countries at a naturalization ceremony held at the Potter Stewart Federal Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati. The Honorable Jeffery Hopkins officiated the ceremony. Welcome citizens!

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Statue Unveiling – Dr. Joseph Warren (Warren County Ohio namesake) – Tuesday 6/17/2025

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday June 17th on a fortunately cooler day, there was a statue dedication of Dr. Joseph Warren in Lebanon Ohio.

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250th Birthday of the US Army – full video link

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Tim Madden

On Saturday June 14th, there was a parade in Washington DC honoring the 250th birthday of the forming of the US Army by the Continental Congress back in 1775. The full broadcast of the event link is below: The American … Continue reading →

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