The Sons of the American Revolution came to visit our St. Marks Lutheran School.
Musket firing was a highlight of the day. Lots of noise, lots of smoke!
Visitors and students witness a musket salute and volley by the Color Guard
The 4th-8th grade students rotated through 4 mini classes where they learned about different aspects of the American Revolution and they could ask questions! So much information was shared!
Students, faculty and visitors of St Marks Lutheran School await the Color Guard musket salute
Location was St. Mark’s Lutheran School at 5849 Buckwheat Rd. in Milford, OH.
St. Marks Lutheran School
Four SAR presenters included Mike Gunn, Vince McGeehan, George Stewart and Ed Bonniwell. Each presenter made make four half-hour presentations.
Mike Gunn talks with the students about the use of weapons during the war. Mike also shared information about his collection of period era artifacts
Vince McGeehan talks with the students about the series of events leading up to and the catalyst for the American Revolution
George Stewart talks with the students about the myths and misconceptions about the American Revolution.
Dr. Ed Bonniwell discusses the events leading up to and culmination of the American Revolution ending with the Battle of Yorktown
A report from Sergeant George Stewart:
The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard and Youth Education team were called out to Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church in Milford early Tuesday, March 18, 2025 morning.
During a brief assembly each member of the Sons of the American Revolution explained how each of them were direct descendants of Patriots who served in the American Revolution. They discussed their uniforms and the connection to each of their patriot ancestors and what they wore during the conflict.
Members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Included here are the Youth Education presenters and members of the Color Guard
Next, the Color Guard went outside for a musket shooting demonstration. These brave soldiers repelled and drove the the make believe British back, to the applause of the 100 attendees.
Click on the link below to view the video of the three volley musket salute.
Presenters to the Students included: Vince McGeehan, George Stewart, Ed Bonniwell & Mike Gunn.
Musketeers: Bob Bowers, Tim Madden, Nathan Chester, George Stewart and Gary Duffield
Returning to the school area, four of us made four presentations to the older students and an additional presentation to some of the adults who came to the church. It is always interesting to find out what they know, what they think they know and finally what they don’t know. I place emphasis on what they doesn’t know!
Dr. Ed Bonniwell presents the “Battle of Yorktown” which was the key victory bringing to the close of the American Revolution.
Hopefully someday they will research history on their own I hope in the future it will be telling stories of the American Revolution and of those in the Cincinnati chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution who came and shared their knowledge with them on this day.
Members of the Color Guard and the Youth Education team
Overall, it was an exciting day. The weather cooperated to allow the Patriots to demonstrate a musket salute. Members of the public and family members also were invited to participate along with the students. The presentations to the students by “Revolutionary War era” participants should be memorable.
We are grateful to the administration and staff of St Marks for allowing us to participate and share with their students some living history.
Awesome day to contribute to a students learning about the history of our great and unique country.
