Naturalization Ceremony – Friday May 12th – Welcome to the USA!

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Friday afternoon May 12th, new US Citizens were sworn in in Cincinnati at the downtown Federal Building.

Jerry Knight of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution welcomes new US Citizens

 

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Genealogy and SAR – How to Produce Approval Ready Applications and Reduce Turnaround Time

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Tim Madden

On May 5th, 2023 during our OHSSAR Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, we were treated to a learning session presented by Denise Hall – Senior Genealogist at the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

The presentation was to assist chapter representatives who play a role in

1.)New Member Application preparation and

2.)  submitting supplemental applications for existing members.

Denise Hall, Senior Genealogist – National Society – Sons of the American Revolution addressing questions of participants

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Cincinnati SAR Hosts Ohio SAR Annual Meeting – P.S. It was a Success!!

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Tim Madden

For 2023, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) hosted the 134th annual Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution meetings (OSSAR).

Kudos to the Cincinnati Chapter for hosting and all the hard work which goes into this event.  Cincinnati Chapter John “Jack” Bredenfoerder served as the 2022-2023 Ohio SAR President.  Members of the Cincinnati based Nolan Carson Color Guard participated in a number of events and also welcomed other Color Guard participants from across the state of Ohio.  It was an impressive event, one which we should all be proud of.

The program of events started Thursday night May 4th, continued all day on Friday May 5th and concluded the afternoon of Saturday May 6th.

Ohio State SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder Awards Cincinnati Chapter President George Stewart an award for Chapter Growth

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Boston Tea Party – Joshua Wyeth – Memorial Service to Honor His Contributions

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Tim Madden

On a absolutely gorgeous day Monday May 8th many gathered for a special day to honor Joshua Wyeth, an original participant of the “Boston Tea Party” on December 16th in 1773.

Commemorative Wreaths Adorn the Spring Grove Cemetery

Joshua was attributed to have coined the expression “Boston Tea Party” while being interviewed for a newspaper article in the 1820’s.  Excerpts of the article are in the attached document:

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Naturalization – Friday May 5th – St. Veronica Catholic School – Cincinnati SAR was there!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Tim Madden

Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in the May 5th Naturalization Ceremony at St. Veronica Catholic School.

Cincinnati SAR Diplomat Jerry Knight welcomes new US Citizens during the May 5th Ceremony

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ROTC – Cincinnati SAR Recognizes the Best at the Air Force ROTC Program

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday May 9th, 2023, the Cincinnati Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) participated in the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Cincinnati.

At the recommendation of the Air Force ROTC Lieutenant Colonel Paola S. Ondina, the CCSAR recognizes Cadet Benjamin Hale of the Air Force ROTC program.

CCSAR presented Cadet Hale a Silver SAR JROTC award and certificate at the ceremony on May 9th.

Ohio SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder presenting ROTC Award to Cadet Benjamin Hale

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OHSSAR Event – May 4-6 – Updated Calendar of Events / Map of Events

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be hosting a multiple day 2023 OHSSAR Annual Meeting starting the evening of Thursday May 4th.

The activities will continue from Thursday PM, there are full day activities on Friday May 5th, and concluding mid afternoon Saturday May 6th.

Attached is the most recent calendar as of 5/1/2023 from Jack Bredenfoerder:

OHSSAR 2023 Schedule May 4-6

Also attached is a map of all the key locations for this week/weekend:

Map of OHSSAR Events

We look forward to seeing you participate at this upcoming OHSSAR event.

 

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Join us May 8th to dedicate a marker for a “Boston Tea Party” Participant

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Monday May 8th, 2023 at the Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum at 11:00 AM there will be a special “Boston Tea Party Memorial Ceremony”.  The activities will be at the Joshua Wyeth Memorial in the cemetery.

Memorial Marker for Joshua Wyeth in Spring Grove Ceremony

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Patriot’s Day – Grave Re-Marking Ceremony – April 23rd, 2023

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Tim Madden

This was a special event on Sunday April 23, 2023.

We joined here today to rededicate this Memorial that honors the 58 Revolutionary Patriots buried on the hallowed grounds of the Spring Grove Cemetery and in other locations in Hamilton County.

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Naturalization Ceremony – April 27th, 2023 – Welcoming New US Citizens

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Thursday April 27th, at Cincinnati Country Day School on Given Drive a Naturalization Ceremony was held swearing in new US Citizens.

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