Category Archives: 250th Anniversary Event

Last battle of the American Revolution is fought

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Tim Madden

On this day in history, November 10, 1782, the last battle of the American Revolution is fought as American militiamen attacked Shawnee villages near Chillicothe, Ohio in retaliation for attacks by Loyalists and Indians against Sandusky, Ohio, Lexington, Kentucky and … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati SAR Posts Colors at the Cincinnati DAR 250 Patriots Marker Dedication

Posted on August 16, 2021 by lee503

Having Posted the Colors we all say our pledge to the flag At 1:30 PM on Sunday, August 15, 2021 the Cincinnati Chapter of DAR held a dedication Ceremony for their 250 Patriots Marker Dedication at the Log Home built … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary War Patriots of Color in Ohio

Posted on July 20, 2021 by lee503
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Independence Day 2021

Posted on July 20, 2021 by lee503

Since Independence Day 2014, the Cincinnati Chapter SAR has come together on July 4th at the Revolutionary War Soldier’s Memorial in Spring Grove Cemetery in remembrance of their service during our struggle for Independence from Great Britain and our Heritage … Continue reading →

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2021 Silverton/Deer Park/Sycamore Twp Memorial Day Parade

Posted on June 13, 2021 by dlblake32
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May 16, 1771: The Battle of Alamance, NC

Posted on May 9, 2021 by lee503

As we approach the Semiquincentennial (250th) Anniversary of the American Revolution it is important to remember the events that led up to it.  The Battle of Alamance, NC is often omitted from history books because it was not necessarily a … Continue reading →

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A Presidential “ZOOM” Success

Posted on March 4, 2021 by lee503

On February 13, 2021 the Cincinnati Chapter held its annual President’s Day Celebration. Like most events for the last year we were able to have a Zoom gathering. We were fortunate to have over 35 participants join us in the … Continue reading →

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On Sunday, 3 January 2021, the New Jersey Society SAR paused to remember the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Princeton with Ohio Society Members joining the Ceremonies

Posted on January 4, 2021 by lee503

The battle occurred during a crucial ten-day period that commenced with General Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware River and the Continental Army’s victorious attack on the Hessians in Trenton, NJ. This victory was quickly followed by the Battle of Assunpink … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Really Have to Search to Find a Parade!

Posted on July 4, 2020 by lee503

And that was the case for the Ohio Society SAR President on this Fourth of July! Most, if not all, of the local Community Parades in and around Cincinnati had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Many members of our … Continue reading →

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Our Nation’s Flag is 243 Years Young! Flag Day 14 June 2020

Posted on June 15, 2020 by lee503

A formal Flag Raising was held on 14 June 2020 at Cincinnati’s Wesleyan Memorial Cemetery by the Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard in Honor of the Grand Old Flag! Flag Day 14 June 2020 The official flag of the United … Continue reading →

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