Category Archives: Grave Marking

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 … Continue reading →

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Remains of Revolutionary War soldiers – identified and reburied

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Tim Madden

Update: On Saturday April 22nd, 2023, the recently discovered remains of twelve soldiers were laid to rest in Camden South Carolina.  Local SAR Chapters were on hand to honor and provide a proper send off.  See the Facebook post from … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event – Independence Day – July 4th, 2023 – Washington Park – Cincinnati

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Tim Madden

  4th of July Celebration Coming in Downtown Cincinnati  Washington Park – across from Music Hall In three years the United States of America will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In preparation of … Continue reading →

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Long Lost Videos – 2014 – Patriots Day – Spring Grove Cemetery

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Tim Madden

Thanks to the efforts of Mike Gunn, we have located two long lost videos of our 2014 Patriots Day Memorial Services. We have a Patriots Day Memorial Service scheduled for Sunday April 23rd at 2:00PM at Spring Grove Cemetery. Both … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event – Patriots Day – April 23rd, 2023 – Spring Grove Cemetery

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Tim Madden

At 2:00 PM on April 23rd, 2023 there will be a re-dedication of the Revolutionary War Soldier’s Memorial at the Spring Grove Cemetery. The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will host this event.  All groups with … Continue reading →

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What is the Proper Way to Care for our Ancestors Gravesite? Come and find out!

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Tim Madden

As a member of the SAR, we have patriot ancestors who go back 250 years. Many of us have sought out and visited our patriot grave sites. Some of these cemeteries are well maintained, some are not.

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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. Update 4/19/2023:  Introduction Letter from … Continue reading →

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After 240 Years in Obscurity the Remains of 14 Revolutionary War Soldiers Located

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Tim Madden

CHARLESTON, S.C. – November 11, 2022 — The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust today announced a significant historic discovery at the Revolutionary War – Camden South Carolina Battlefield. The Trust, acting on behalf of Historic Camden Foundation, contracted with the … Continue reading →

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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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Grave Marking Ceremony in Williamstown KY was a Thundering Success!

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Tim Madden

On a beautiful fall day on the crest of a hill in Williamstown Kentucky, friends, family and members of the Lafayette Kentucky & Cincinnati Ohio Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) gathered at the Barnes family cemetery … Continue reading →

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