Author Archives: Tim Madden

Naturalization Ceremony – Friday February 20th – Downtown Cincinnati

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Tim Madden

Members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution are faithful participants in local Naturalization Ceremonies where new citizens are sworn in as official citizens of the USA. Compatriots Jerry Knight and Stephen McClanahan welcomed 48 new citizens from 27 countries at … Continue reading →

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Winter – OHSSAR Meeting – Saturday 2/7

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Tim Madden

On Saturday February 7th, there was SAR winter BOM meeting. Ohio Chapter Presidents and others interested attended the event. The Ladies Auxiliary also were present and presented a hand stitched “Quilt of Valor” to our Cincinnati Chapter member Douglas Carver … Continue reading →

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Heads Up! Harrison Parade and Tomb Event – VENUE HAS CHANGED!

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Tim Madden

This event is scheduled for Friday 2/6. Due to the weather, the event venue has changed. New Location – inside of Taylor High School, 56 Cooper Rd, Cleves, OH which is located approximately one mile from the tomb. Do Not … Continue reading →

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What Does It Take to Restore a 250 Year Old Cannon That Was Underwater?

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Tim Madden

Thanks to CCSAR Historian George Stewart for sharing this article. Recently, our chapter was donated a small cannon from a member.  The team of Brad Jarard, and his wife spent a tremendous amount of time to clean, prepare the surface, … Continue reading →

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Ceremony for 250th Anniversary of Battle of Quebec and death of General Richard Montgomery

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Tim Madden

Saturday, January 3, 2025 Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Battle of Quebec and death of General Richard Montgomery, Hero & Patriot. This event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the tragic death of General Richard Montgomery during the unsuccessful assault on … Continue reading →

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William Henry Harrison – Parade and Wreath Laying – Special Birthday Event!

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Tim Madden

Attention SAR Colorguardsmen, We invite all SAR members including those in the Color Guard to participate in a commemorative event on Friday February 6th in North Bend / Cleves, OH. This event will commemorate the birthday of William Henry Harrison. … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati SAR – Youth Education Program – Living History Presentation to West Chester Homeschoolers

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution has a wonderful Youth Education Program. A key part of that effort is to go into area schools and share living history with the students and faculty. These Compatriots dress … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati SAR Cannon on Display at Anderson Township Historical Society

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Tim Madden

On January 6th, the Cincinnati Chapter’s Revolutionary War era cannon was put on display in Anderson Townships (Hamilton County, OH) History Room.  Plans are for it to be there through the middle of March. The History Room is the result … Continue reading →

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Naturalization Ceremony – St. Dominic School – Friday Jan. 23rd

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Tim Madden

Cincinnati SAR is back participating in local Naturalization Ceremonies. On Friday January 23rd, at St. Dominic School in Cincinnati, Compatriot Stephen McClanahan of the Cincinnati Sons of the American Revolution welcomed new US Citizens. On that day, there were 50 … Continue reading →

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The Great Chain – The Hudson River / West Point Obstacle

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Tim Madden

The following is a SAR episode titled “The Great Chain”. Sixty five ton’s of chain which closed off the Hudson River from the British. It was effective, it worked, it was amazing for the time. In today’s episode, we explore … Continue reading →

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