The Highlanders Chapter of the SAR has embarked on a project to dedicate an American Revolution War Memorial in Hillsboro Ohio.

The project is in the design phase as we speak.

Gary Duffield, President of the Highlanders Chapter spoke to the Cincinnati Chapter of the SAR on Wednesday March 1st at our general members meeting.

The dedication of the completed project is scheduled for July 4th 2026 which coincides with the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

This memorial will list all Revolutionary War Patriots that have died or are buried in the area surrounding Highland County Ohio.  To date, they have the names of 93 patriots which were previously known.  Currently there may be another 125 new patriot names that are in various levels of validation.

Attached is a handout Gary shared with our group during his presentation.

Presentation by Gary Duffield – Highlanders Rev War Memorial

Gerold Wilkin has been the designer and Jack Bredenfoerder has prepared a rendering drawing.  See the attached Flyer above.

This memorial will be placed on an existing foundation of the “old war memorial”.

As one might expect, this takes money.  The Highlanders chapter is working to identify sources of funding, including donations as well as foundation and grant moneys.  If anyone has ideas for fundraising events as well as experience in locating grant funding, please reach out to Gary Duffield

The Highlanders SAR Chapter is an authorized 501c organization and authorized to accept donations.

If you would like to make a donation, please make checks out to:

“Highlanders SAR Chapter Memorial Fund”

Donations can be mailed to the attention of:

Jack Bredenfoerder,Highlanders Chapter Treasurer, 8751 Haverhill Lane, Cincinnati, OH  45236-2119

Thanks for your support!!