Category Archives: Color Guard

My Visit to Townsends – In Search of Color Guard Clothing that Fits

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday January 17th, while taking a road trip from Cincinnati to Green Bay, my wife and I decided to stop by the Townsends World Headquarters in Pierceton, Indiana.

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State SAR Meeting – Cincinnati is hosting – May 4-6

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution are excited to host the upcoming OHSSAR State Meeting here in Cincinnati. The event is scheduled from Thursday evening May 4 thru Saturday May 6th. Timing and plans for all … Continue reading →

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Presidents Day – Celebration Luncheon – Lets Show Up in Force!

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Tim Madden

On February 18th, there will be a Presidents Day Celebration Luncheon. This will be a combination DAR, SAR and CAR event. The Cincinnati Sons of the American Revolution Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard will participate. Also, other SAR members who … Continue reading →

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Cancelled – Color Guard Training Session – 1/22/2023

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Tim Madden

With regrets, our next practice session scheduled for Sunday January 22nd has been cancelled. Periodically, we hold training sessions to practice our marching skills and work out kinks in our technique. This session will be rescheduled to a later date. … Continue reading →

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Wreaths Across America – Spring Grove Cemetery – Saturday 12/17/2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati Ohio. Wreath Sponsorship Form 2022 Spring Grove

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Youth Education – Three Rivers Middle School – Presenting the History of the Founding of our Country

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Tim Madden

On Wednesday December 7th, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) presented information about the founding of our country to Fifth Grade students at Three Rivers Middle School. The CCSAR was represented by six members, dressed … Continue reading →

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Honoring One of Our Own – Robert (Bob) Skirvin

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Tim Madden

We recently lost one of our Sons of the American Revolution family. Robert Skirvin passed away on November 23rd, 2022.

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Mars Hills Academy – Veterans Day Celebration – SAR participation in event

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Tim Madden

Friday 11/11/2022, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) participated in Veterans Day celebrations at Mars Hill Academy in Mason Ohio. CCSAR participants were Ed Bonniwell, Dan Schmitz, Tim Madden and Bob Bowers

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Nolan Carson Grave Marking – Honoring the Man and His Family

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Tim Madden

On Saturday October 2nd, 2022, friends, family and members of the Sons of the American Revolution joined in a Compatriot grave marking ceremony for the late Nolan Wendell Carson.  This ceremony was held at the grave site in the historic … Continue reading →

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Color Guard – interesting article about Massachusetts Militia Uniforms and Equipment

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Tim Madden

I was searching for some articles on Color Guard Uniforms for SAR purposes. Noticed this which appears to be a pretty complete article on what were the period correct items for Massachusetts militia. Sharing as a reference for current and … Continue reading →

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