On October 6th, for the second 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
The event was held at the Miller-User Log House on Clough Pike.
Plaque recognizing the historical significance of the Miller-Leuser home
To learn more about the history of the Miller-Leuser Log home in Anderson Township, please click on the link below:
https://andersontownshiphistoricalsociety.org/page3.html
From 1-4 pm, the CCSAR presented Revolutionary War Living History demonstrations covering various topics. These presentations were the highlight of the event and enticed some of the early visitors to stay the whole time.
Assembled crowd listening to the historical presentations of the SAR
There were also many sideline questions and discussions. Questions from the visitors were encouraged and the presenters were thrilled to answer them.
Bob Bowers explaining the function of flintlock musket to visitors
The demonstrations were performed by CCSAR Color Guard Commander Brad Jarard, OHSSAR Color Guard Commander Bob Hill, CCSAR Secretary Bob Bowers, and guest Bart Hendershot, who portrays a British Drummer.
Color Guard performing a safety check of their muskets prior to the program
Bart Hendershot, who portrays a British Drummer
There was a ceremonial musket salute performed by the Nolan Carson Color Guard.
Musket salute performed by the Color Guard
CCSAR President Scott Freeman attended in militia outfit. He and wife Kathy and brother Kent set up and manned an information table under the event canopy. CCSAR member Kenny Burck and his wife also attended the event.
Cincinnati SAR President Scott Freeman addresses the visitors
Although it the event directly conflicted with the Bengals vs. Ravens game, attendance was active and appreciated the beautiful day and the efforts of the SAR participants. We were honored to have the visitors spend their Sunday afternoon with us.
State of Ohio SAR Color Guard Commander Bob Hill discusses the workings of a flintlock musket and military protocol in the 1770’s
Color Guard members conversing with visitors answering questions and sharing knowledge
Brad Jarard presents a lesson on British military policy and techniques
Color Guard leader Brad Jarard addresses the crowd
Photo credits are due to Kathy Freeman. We appreciate her faithful contribution to making a visual record of this event.
The exchange of questions and discussions with the participants was highly enjoyable for our SAR members
Congrats to another great event and we are confident that the participants enjoyed and learned more about American history.
God Bless America!
