Virtual Event – “The Stamp Act” – SAR Members Invited – Thursday Nov. 13, 12:30PM EST

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Tim Madden

Register and join SAR Curator Zac Distel for a presentation on the background of “The Stamp Act”.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ngXtsuuNJ2wfDZ5HA

Event Time: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:30PM Eastern/11:30 AM Central

Continue reading →

Posted in National SAR Events, Save Our History, Youth Education Program | Leave a comment

Release of Ken Burns documentary on the American Revolution – Nov 16-21 (six nights on PBS)

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Tim Madden

The release of the upcoming six-night PBS special will be on November 16-21, with commentary from David Schmidt, including Q&A.

Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Save Our History | Leave a comment

Young Marines – Northern Kentucky – Youth Education Presentation Event – Sat. Nov. 15th

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Tim Madden

A repeat performance of the CCSAR Youth Education team with the Northern Kentucky Young Marines. 

Last years event was a success and we were invited back.  We are honored to participate and influence these young adults.

Plan A – Lynne Arnold of the Northern Kentucky Young Marines is requesting an event to be held with them again this year on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Plan B – they have also posed the date of Saturday, December 13th as an alternative.  Saturdays are when they practice their drilling exercises.  Although the November 15th date is close upon us it may be more advantageous than the December 13th date which may be colder and could conflict with other Chapter events in December.

Ms. Arnold is requesting a small Color Guard contingent of approximately 5 – 6 members to perform a live weapons demonstration along with a total of two Presenters who could speak to the Young Marines for 30 minutes each.

Date, place and times are:

  • Saturday, November 15, 2025
  • VFW Post 6095, 343 East 47th Street, Covington, KY 41015 (trust your GPS)
  • 12:00 Noon – to end no later than 3:00pm
  • They do have AV/Multimedia equipment for laptops, etc…

As we get more information we will update this post.

If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Vince McGeehan.

Posted in Color Guard, Local Events, Youth Education Program | Leave a comment

Living History Event – Anderson Township – Miller-Leuser Log Home – Sunday Oct. 5th

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Tim Madden

On Saturday October 6th, for the third autumn in a row, Cincinnati Chapter members of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR)  participated in the Anderson Township Historical Society’s Open House.

Miller-Leuser Log Home

Continue reading →

Posted in Color Guard, Local Events, Save Our History | Leave a comment

Riverboat Cruise – Belle of Louisville – Saturday, Oct. 11th – Fun Time For All!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Tim Madden

On Saturday, October 11th, 2025 some lucky members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a very unique event.

On that day, there was an American River Roots Festival lunch cruise on the stern wheeling paddle-boat the “Belle of Louisville”.

Our very own riverboat for the day!

Continue reading →

Posted in Chapter Luncheons, Color Guard, Local Events | Leave a comment

Article – Want To Learn More About the History of the White House?

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Tim Madden

Thanks to George Stewart for sharing this article on the history of the White House.

The building has special significance to all Americans.  It has taken many changes over the years with more to come.

This article was published by the BBC History Magazine.  The full article can be accessed below:

https://www.historyextra.com/period/21st-century/white-house-facts-president-usa-american-history-when-was-built-washington-rooms-donald-trump-fire/

Enjoy!  Stump your friends with your knowledge!!

Posted in Save Our History | Leave a comment

Wreaths Across America! Pick up Wreaths – Trucks / Vans Needed! Friday 12/12 1:00PM

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Tim Madden

Compatriots,

Wreaths Across America is Saturday December 13th this year.

We pick up the wreaths on Friday, December 12th, at the Brendamour Business Center in Evendale.

Continue reading →

Posted in Grave Marking, Wreaths Across America | Leave a comment

We Have Lost A Faithful Servant – Kerry Langdon – 11/3/2025

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Tim Madden

With regrets, we were informed that Kerry Langdon passed away on Monday evening 11/3/2025 at the age of 78.

Kerry was a long-time, very active, CCSAR member.

Please keep his wife Wanda, her sons, and extended family in your prayers as they endure this loss.

The Celebration of Life Service for Compatriot Kerry Langdon will be

15 Nov from 0900 – 1100.

This will be held at:  Branches Church  6541 Arborcrest Rd.  Loveland, OH  45140

Kerry and Wanda shared a love of history, patriotism, and family heritage. Together they participated in several lineage and patriotic organizations. Kerry was a proud member of the Gen. William H. Lytle Camp #10, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, where he served as Camp Commander, and Past Department Commander of the Ohio Department, and the Cincinnati Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.

Thank you to the twelve Cincinnati Chapter members (including seven in the color guard) who participated in and/or attended the Celebration of Life for Compatriot Kerry Langdon on Nov. 15th.  Our presence was greatly appreciated.

Kerry had a larger-than-life personality and never met a stranger. Wanda often joked that she tried to keep him away from microphones—he simply loved to talk! He will be remembered for his warmth, humor, devotion to family, and dedication to his country and its veterans.

If you can help, they have set up a “Go Fund Me” page for Wanda Langdon.   

If you are interested in supporting Wanda Langdon through some difficult times, the Go Fund Me page below, set up by her daughters, is a convenient way to do so.  The page explains her situation.  Any amount is appreciated.

https://gofund.me/1ee9bc6f4

 

Full Obituary – to learn more about Kerry’s life and family, his full obituary is provided below:

https://cremationcincinnati.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/5654837/Langdon-Kerry/index.php

Posted in Obituaries | Leave a comment

Pearl Harbor Day / Flag Retirement Day – Sunday, December 7th, 2025

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Tim Madden

Two special events on the same day!

On Sunday December 7th, 2025, there will be two special events:

First, there is a Flag Retirement Ceremony where participants are encouraged to bring their tired and worn flags and have them disposed of properly by members of the American Legion Post 534.

Flag Retirement from prior year

Second, there is a remembrance ceremony at the Anderson Ferry on River Road.  Participants will board one of the Anderson Ferries and venture out onto the Ohio River.  There will be a brief service performed with wreaths placed in the river to honor those lost at Pearl Harbor eighty-four years ago.

US Flag flying over Pearl Harbor – Oahu Hawaii

A flyer is provided below for more information:

Pearl Harbor Flyer

Where:  Flag Retirement – the activities start at the American Legion Post 534 building 4618 River Road.  Parking is tight, so get there early!

The Ferry trip will gather in the generous sized parking lot between the Ohio River and US 50 (River Road).  Cincinnati SAR Color Guard members will be dressed in period clothing.  All members of the public are invited.

When:  Doors open at the American Legion building at 9:00 AM where coffee and donuts are served.  The Flag Retirement starts at 10:30AM, followed by the River event at 11:55AM.  Note that the water activities are designed to occur at 12:00 EST noon, which is the local time of the Pearl Harbor attacks.

Washington, D.C., USA – November 11, 2017: Inscription about Pearl Harbor on the World War II Memorial, located on the National Mall.

Optional: note that if you return to the American Legion Building after the River event, there will be lunch served if you are willing and able.

Posted in Color Guard, Flag Retirement, Service to Veterans | Leave a comment

Words of a Wise Man!

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Tim Madden

These words of wisdom were published in “The War Room”

Posted in 250th Anniversary Event, Save Our History | Leave a comment