Crafting America’s Birth Certificate – great article

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Tim Madden

Stumbled across a great article published in http://www.americanthinker.com.

Discusses in abbreviated fashion the crafting of the Declaration of Independence, the Gang of Five, timing, discussions and compromises reached during the creation of the document.  The issue of abolition of slavery was proposed by Thomas Jefferson however to obtain full support for the document, this was removed.

For those not familiar with American Thinker, it is fairly conservative and very highly regarded source of current commentary about current and historical events.  I encourage you to take a look through this publication for a unique and fair view of what is going on in our country.

The link to the article is below:

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2026/07/crafting-america-s-birth-certificate-250/

Enjoy!!

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Independence Day – Grave Marking Event – Washington Park – Sat. 7/4 10:00AM

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Tim Madden

Attention SAR members, Color Guardsman, friends, families and those interested in Revolutionary War history and how it has impacted the Cincinnati area.

We invite you to participate in the Independence Day Patriot Grave Marking event, on Sat. July 4 at 10 am at Washington Park.

This is a national CG event, a 250th event, and a SAR President General event where we will mark the graves of the remaining 12 patriots buried there.

Congratulations and thanks to Mike Gunn, CCSAR Grave Marking Committee Chairman for his tireless and persistent effort to recognize the Revolutionary War heroes buried in the Cincinnati area, especially those originally buried in Washington Park and subsequently interred in Spring Grove Cemetery and surrounding area cemeteries.

This day will celebrate one of the most significant national anniversaries of our lifetimes.

Please let me know if you plan to participate, and if you will bring a musket.

Let Scott Freeman or Jason Bourgeois (Color Guard) know if you plan on participating.

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John Adams – Contributions to American Independence and Declaration of Independence

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Tim Madden

Thanks to George Stewart for sharing this great article about John Adams, one of the foundations for America’s quest for independence.

Note that in the day, our founding fathers essentially signed a death wish by creating and sponsoring the declaration of independence from Britain, the most powerful country in the world at the time.

Enjoy the article to learn more about John Adams, his life and his contributions to our great country.

https://www.coolidgereview.com/articles/john-adams-declaration-independence

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Highlanders Chapter – Revolutionary War Heroes War Memorial – installation photos

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Tim Madden

Recently in June, the Highland Revolutionary War monument was installed.

This was an exciting event and is the near conclusion of a multi-year effort to make this monument come to pass.

Congratulations to Gary Duffield, Highlanders Chapter President for making this happen.  There were many contributions by Highlanders Chapter members.

Some photos of the installation are provided.

Also attached is the preliminary draft of the program to be used on the Highland County 250th event on July 18th at 6PM. Changes to the program should be shared with Gary Duffield.

Highland County Revolutionary War Memorial 7_18_2026 program

Note that the Highlanders Chapter will hold their own dedication event on Saturday August 1st at 1:00PM.

To see the list of Patriots on the Marker, please click on the file link below:

Master Highlanders Revolutionary War Memorial and Names Soldiers as 2-28-2023 saved as pdf

If you want to go direct to the Highlanders online list, please scan the QR code with your phone:

Again, congrats to the Highlanders SAR Chapter for completing this awesome project.  Something the area of Southwest Ohio can be proud of.

 

 

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Find a Grave – added feature for finding Revolutionary War participants

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Tim Madden

Thank you to Doug Bates for alerting us to this new feature.

“Find a Grave” has added a tag for revolutionary war participants.

It can be added via edit/suggest edits, and used in search.

Apparently they have sources in Ancestry, as some of the patriots I manage were already tagged.

It’s not clear if the tag will be permanent or not.  Take advantage of it while you can!

Hope this is helpful

Designate Participants from the American Revolutionary War

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SAR Independence Day Proclamation

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Tim Madden

 

WHEREAS, July 4, 2026, marks the 250th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution honors the service and sacrifice of our Revolutionary War Patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Nation; and

WHEREAS, members of the Sons of the American Revolution from across the Nation will gather in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence, to commemorate this historic anniversary, and chapters and state societies will celebrate America 250 in communities throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS, the enduring principles of liberty, self-government, individual responsibility, and equal rights proclaimed in 1776 remain as relevant today as they were 250 years ago;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Elston, President General of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, do hereby proclaim July 4, 2026, to be Independence Day 250 and a special day of celebration within the Sons of the American Revolution, and I call upon all members, chapters, and state societies to commemorate this historic anniversary through patriotic observances, educational programs, public ceremonies, and community celebrations.

As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, let us honor the courage and sacrifice of the Revolutionary generation and renew our commitment to preserving the freedoms they secured. May the ideals of 1776 continue to inspire and guide our Nation for generations to come as we continue to strive toward an ever “more perfect Union.”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to be affixed on this 29th day of June 2026, in the 250th year of the Independence of the United States.

 

 

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Special Event – Friday July 3rd – Montgomery Park – 7:15PM – BOOM!

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Tim Madden

The SAR Color Guard will participate in the Friday July 3rd Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (BAMSO) Patriotic Concert by providing the cannon and musket fire during the epic finale to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.

This will be a first for our Color Guard to fire our muskets and cannon as it is getting dark.

All SAR members are encouraged to join in the celebration whether in Revolutionary War uniforms or not.

The concert begins at 7:15 pm at Montgomery Park behind City Hall, 10101 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, Ohio 45242.  There is an intermission, and it will last a couple of hours.

Muster time for Color Guard participants is 6:00 pm on the basketball court.  We will be firing from there towards the NE corner of the park, opposite direction of the orchestra and the audience.

The concert is a well-established local Fourth of July tradition and a free family event.  Attendance has been well over 1,000 people in the past and may be at an all-time high this year.  More information can be obtained via the link below:

https://www.montgomeryohio.gov/event/bamso-independence-day-concert/

The only official role for SAR will be to provide the gun fire during the song, but we may do some living history and another volley or two during the evening as the opportunity presents itself.

There are 16 cannon shots written into the piece, but this can be adapted and scaled down to as little as one big shot at the end – TBD

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=925105046102429

the more musket men we have will depend on what we can do at the event.  The important thing is to make some noise.  It will be fun.  It will be appreciated, but the bigger we make it, the better it will be.

Please let me know at DSFreeman@fuse.net if you can participate, so we have an idea in advance.

Afterwards, all those SAR members who participate will be treated to a pint of Monty Liberty (CCSAR’s authentic Colonial Style Ale) on tap at MPH Brewery for the second consecutive summer. Brewery is one mile away at 7880 Remington Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ENV4M6ynJ/

So, come on down to Montgomery Park on Friday July 3rd for the 7:15PM start of the event.  Color Guard members are requested for 6:00PM for instructions and safety check.

Looking forward to a great event!!

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Grave Marking – joint DAR SAR event – 06/06/2025 – Greenwood Cemetery

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Tim Madden

On Saturday June 6th, the Cincinnati SAR participated in a Patriot Grave Marking and chapter Color guard event.

Greenwood Cemetery Monument Dedication Patriot Grave Marking Flyer

This event took at 10 am on Sat. June 6 at the Greenwood Cemetery, at 1602 Greenwood Ave, Hamilton OH 45011.

 

The event included the dedication of a monument in memory of the ten, yest ten Revolutionary war patriots buried there.

This event doubles as a Patriot Grave Marking event for these patriots.

The beautiful monument was co-funded by the Cincinnati Chapter SAR and the John Reilly Chapter DAR.

Our chapter has also received permission from the city to fire the cannon at this event, for the second time in public!

Attached is the flyer for the event and a map of the cemetery grounds.

Greenwood Cemetery Patriot Grave Marking 6_6_2026 whole program

Our Color Guard performed a musket salute to honor these ten patriots.

In addition, we fired our ceremonial cannon at the event, led by our trained cannon crew.

CCSAR Member Doug Carver played Taps.

It was a terrific event showcasing the new monument.

Congratulations to Mike Gunn, our CCSAR Grave Marking Chairman for a great event and working with the DAR to coordinate activities.  It was truly a world class event!

Huzzah!!

 

 

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Naturalization Ceremony – Thursday 6/25

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Tim Madden

A Naturalization Ceremony was held outside today (June 25) at the William Howard Taft National Historic Site.

The Honorable Karen Litkovitz, US Magistrate Judge, presiding.

Twenty-nine new citizens from 18 countries received their American citizenship.

Compatriots Scott Freeman, Larry Phillips and Stephen McClanahan helped welcome them on behalf of SAR.

Former Ohio Governor Bob Taft was also in attendance.  Mr. Taft is also a member of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Please note the next ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th at Memorial Hall on Elm Street; all previously scheduled ceremonies for the month of July have been cancelled.

Welcome Home!

 

 

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Flag Day Luncheon – co-sponsored by the Butler County DAR and SAR

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Tim Madden

We invite you to participate in a national CG event and 250th anniversary event: the Flag Day Luncheon co-sponsored by the Butler County DAR.

Part of the Howard Miller Flag collection presented by the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

It will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 12 noon, at the Eaton Road Church of God, 2000 Eaton Rd. Hamilton OH 45013.

The event will also feature the Captain Howard Miller Memorial Flag Collection among other displays, as seen on the attached information flyer.

Color Guard members are encouraged to participate.  Please let Jason Bourgeois know you are planning to participate.  You can reach him at jpbourgeois@roadrunner.com

This event requires registration for the luncheon, with a cost of $30 per person. 

If interested, please register by May 29 using the attached registration form.

Flag Day Luncheon Registration Form 2026 (1)

The program is attached (also captured below):

Flag Day Program Flyer

You are Cordially Invited to Butler County Flag Day
Celebration Luncheon

Doors Open – 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon – 12 noon

Program: Flags, Cummins Photo Collection by Brad Spurlock, Manager, Smith Library of Regional History & Cummins Local History Room

On Display: The Captain Howard Miller Memorial Flag Collection, presented by the
Society Sons of the American Revolution, Cincinnati Chapter

Cost:  $30 per person at time of reservation, RSVP by May 29, 2026

Please send reservation form and payment to:
Pam Adams, 3090 Inwood Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241

Checks should be made payable to “Colonel Jonathan Bayard Smith”
and note on the memo line “Flag Day Luncheon”

Please direct questions to
Pam Adams, padams@coljbsmithdar.com

 

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