05-06 JUN 2026 - Friday-Saturday, June 05-06, 2026

Museum Tour and Patriot Grave Marking

• Friday, June 05, 2026

  • Old Stone House and Museum - https://www.ritchiehistoricalsociety.org/museum.html

• Saturday, June 06, 2026

  • Pioneer Cemetery, Harrisville, Ritchie Co, WV

    • Thomas CHANCELLOR (P-131111)

    • William J CUNNINGHAM (P-142331)

    • Lawrence MALEY/MEALY/MEALEY (P-240881)

  • Richard Survey Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV

    • James JONES (P-226208)

    • George RICHARDS/RICHARDSON (P-278325)

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR Event in partnership with the local Historical Society and DAR Chapters in WV

​06 JUN 2026 - Saturday, June 6, 2026

Patriot Grave Marking / Liberty Tree Dedication - Newark OH (C) (S) (250)

• Time:  12:00pm-1:45pm

• Location:  The historic Buckingham Meeting House, 5 North Sixth Street, Newark, OH 43055

• Five (5) patriots will be honored and a Liberty Tree dedicated. Wreath sign-in prior to ceremonies.

• Contact:  Commander Bob Hill ... Text: (614) 313-5316 ... Email: Leeslegiondragoon@gmail.com

• Hocking Valley Chapter SAR Event

13 JUN 2026 - Saturday, June 13, 2026

SAR Compatriot Grave Marking by the Arthur St. Clair Chapter - Chillicothe OH (C)

• Location:  Grandview Cemetery, 300 Brookside Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601

• Time:  12:00pm-1:00pm

• ​We will be conducting a Compatriot Grave Marking ceremony for Past Chapter President and Genealogist Robert A Fetters at his gravesite in Grandview Cemetery. This will be prior to the Patriot Grave Marking for 5 Revolutionary War Veterans at Patriot Square in Grandview Cemetery.

• Host:  Arthur St. Clair Chapter, Fayette/Ross County, Chillicothe, OH

• Contact: Shawn Cox ... 937-925-1237 ... colonelgadbo@gmail.com

SAR Patriot Grave Marking by the Arthur St. Clair Chapter - Chillicothe OH (C) (S)

• ​Location:  Grandview Cemetery, 300 Brookside Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601

• Time:  2:00pm-3:00pm

• The ceremony will take place at Patriot Square, Section 9 of Grandview Cemetery immediately after the Fetters Compatriot Grave Marking. There will be five Patriots honored and all chapters/individuals attending are invited to place a wreath during the ceremony. Please contact Shawn Cox (colonelgadbo@gmail.com) to register your wreath and presenter information beforehand.

• Contact: Shawn Cox ... 937-925-1237 ... colonelgadbo@gmail.com

13 JUN 2026 - Saturday, June 13, 2026

USA 250th and Revolutionary War Display - Chillicothe OH (S) (250)

• Host:  Chillicothe Veterans Administration America 250th Ceremony

• Time:  11:00am-2:00pm

• ​We will be having a USA 250th display at the annual Carnival of the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Free and open to the public.

• This will be an outdoor tent display with tables. We will be handing out pocket US Constitutions/Bill of Rights and SAR Membership brochures.

• If you’d like to display some of your Revolutionary War and SAR artifacts/memorabilia contact Doug Pettit (rdpettit@icloud.com).

• Color Guard not required - but feel free to stop by in uniform!

• Contact: Doug Pettit ... rdpettit@icloud.com

13-14 JUN 2026 - Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14, 2026

Adena Mansion, Chillicothe, Ohio

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

TBD - Following 14 JUN 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026

Scouting America Troop 450 Flag Retirement Ceremony with Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR (BFC-SAR)

• Location:  TBD

• Date & Time: TBD (Likely Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in the Evening)

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

20 JUN 2026 - Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR (BFC-SAR) Regular Meeting

• Location: MCL Restaurant & Bakery-Kingsdale

• Topic:  Battle of Kings Mountain by Henry B Stobbs

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

27 JUN 2026 - Saturday, June 27, 2026

Fort Laurens Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier Rededication Ceremony (C) (D) (S) (250)

• Time:  11:30am-5:00pm

• Location:  Fort Laurens Museum, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd NW, Bolivar, Ohio

• This is a big event with many state and public officials, the Ohio National Guard, Ohio 250th America Commission, Ohio History Connection, SAR, DAR, and other veteran and public groups. Come early for parking and practice. The ONG will be combined with the SAR Color Guard.

• Contacts:

  • Bob Hill ... (614) 313-5316 ... Leeslegiondragoon@gmail.com

  • Tom Hankins ... (740) 501-5068 ... thankinsjr@roadrunner.com

27 JUN 2026 - Saturday, June 27, 2026

Prince Park, North Canton, Ohio

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

02-06 JUL 2026

 SAR Independence 250 National Celebration in Philadelphia, PA

• Event registration is now open for the SAR Independence 250 national celebration in Philadelphia, America’s birthplace, from July 2-6, 2026. Come prepared to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime grand celebration for the SAR’s key signature 250th event, with many programs and activities planned over four days. Please read this entire email for all the event details.

• Our motto for this celebration is “50 for the 250th” as we are aiming for every state society to be represented at this celebration. Imagine the public patriotic display of every state society’s flag carried high during each of the celebratory events. Make plans now to attend. You do not want to miss any of the events that are planned. Note that some programs and events have limited capacity, so register early to secure your spot.

• You can access the event registration form at this link:

• SAR Independence 250 Event Registration - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sar-250-independence-day 

• If you have questions or need help in navigating the registration form, please contact Registration Chair Bill Baker at wbaklava@aol.com.

• Hotel reservations at the SAR group rate can be made at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Note that all planned events are within one mile of the hotel.

• Make your hotel reservations at the following link:

• SAR Independence 250 Hotel Reservation - https://book.passkey.com/go/SONSOFTHEAMREVOLUTION2026 

• The hotel room block is 80% full, so make your hotel reservations soon. We have expanded the room block twice and the ability to add additional rooms at the current rate is limited. Note that another day has also been added to the block, so you can now book rooms for July 1-6 at the group rate.

• The celebration kicks off on Thursday, July 2nd, with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Square, replete with a bell ringing and roll call of the Signers. This public event will be followed by a tour of the National Constitution Center and a new exhibit on America's Founding: From the Declaration and American Revolution to the Constitution and Bill of Rights. We will cap the day’s activities off with a welcome reception at Victory Brewing Company, located at 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

• The SAR celebration kicks into high gear on Friday, July 3rd, with our participation in the official Salute to Independence Parade in the Historic District of the Old City. We are expecting a huge Color Guard presence at this event, visually representing the SAR and carrying all 50 state society flags. The Color Guard will be led by the President General and the official SAR float. The day’s activities will conclude at the SAR Independence 250 Gala Dinner, a special evening hosted by Ben Franklin himself.

• On Saturday, July 4th, we will set up camp on the Independence Mall, where we will sponsor an SAR Showcase featuring events, exhibits and activities throughout the day. On the main stage, we will offer programs, interpreters and speakers, including an SAR 250 public commemoration and bench dedication. Under the big tent, we will promote SAR membership, our new Education Center and Museum and SAR programs for Youth, Public Service, Veterans and more. We will also offer a variety of interpretative and educational stations for youth, including Patriot chest presentations, enlistment of recruits to drill and muster with the Color Guard, and Signing the Declaration with a quill pen, among others. It will be a tremendous day and an opportunity to showcase what the SAR does best.

• Finally, on Sunday, July 5th, we will hold a public Patriot grave marking ceremony for Five Signers of the Declaration of Independence including Benjamin Franklin at Christ Church. It will be a wonderful way to honor the contributions of these founders who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor in signing the Declaration of Independence. Following the ceremony, we will tour the Museum of the American Revolution with a guided tour of its new special exhibit entitled The Declaration’s Journey, which traces the story of the Declaration from our nation’s founding to today. We will conclude the day with our Farewell Dinner at Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen, just one block from the museum.

• In addition to your attendance, there are also several ways to support and promote the SAR Independence 250 celebration. There are several unique merchandise items ranging from challenge coins to cockades, which are included in the registration form. These items will also be available on the Independence 250 website in the near future.

• You can also become one of 56 DELEGATES to sponsor the SAR Independence 250 celebration. Donors of at least $250 are awarded a special commemorative SAR Independence 250 medal. Your name will be listed in all SAR Independence 250 event programs and you will have reserved seating at the SAR 250 Gala Dinner.

• Contributions exceeding $250 will be recognized with a special campaign bar for your medal and with additional benefits at the levels indicated below:

  • Medal with a DRAFTER campaign bar for a $500 donation includes prominent billing in all Independence 250 event programs, a memorable gift and select seating at the SAR 250 Gala Dinner.

  • Medal with a SIGNER campaign bar for a $1,000 donation includes premium billing in all Independence 250 event programs, a distinctive gift and preferred seating at the SAR 250 Gala Dinner.

  • Medal with a FOUNDER campaign bar for a $2,500 donation includes premier billing in all Independence 250 event programs, a unique Independence 250 commemorative gift and signature seating at the SAR 250 Gala Dinner.

• If you are unable to attend the Independence 250 celebration, you can still receive the medal and listed benefits by donating at the following link:

• SAR Independence 250 Medal

• All donors will be recognized at the SAR 250 Gala Dinner and in all SAR Independence 250 event programs. Your generous contribution will support all planned SAR Independence 250 programming including the showcase, sponsorships, commemorative benches, markers, exhibits, interpreters and speakers.

• These four days will be a truly special and inspiring time for the SAR as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. I look forward to seeing you there!

• Click here to make your hotel reservation - https://book.passkey.com/gt/220924584?gtid=b8c3a5268efa4bc6640b5a5e4e5564f3 

• Click here for an informational flyer - https://www.sar.org/app/uploads/Declaration-250-Flyer-Final-2.17.26.pdf 

• Click here for the SAR Independence Day 250 Event Registration - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sar-250-independence-day 

• If you have questions or need help in navigating the registration form, please contact Registration Chair Bill Baker at wbaklava@aol.com 

• If you are unable to attend the Independence 250 celebration, you can still receive the medal and listed benefits by donating at the following link: SAR Independence 250 Medal - https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E343554&id=34&formid=345&Preview=true 

03-04 JUL 2026 - Friday-Saturday, July 04-05, 2026

250th Independence Day Celebration, Mount Vernon, VA

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

​04 JUL 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026

Independence Day Parade, Sunbury, OH

• BFC-SAR & American Legion POC:  Jeffrey Hill <jeffreymhill01@gmail.com>

• Sunbury Parade Coordinator: Dick Doritty <voodoo101b@gmail.com>

• OHSSAR Color Guard Commander: Bob Hill <leeslegiondragoon@gmail.com>

• My American Legion post in Sunbury is looking for some assistance for the 7/4 parade.  Looking for two SAR Revolutionary War honor guard with muskets to either march in the parade or ride in our 5-ton 1980’s era troop mover.

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

04 JUL 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026

Independence Day Parade, Granville, OH

• Hocking Valley Chapter Event

04 JUL 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026

Independence Day Parade, Delaware, OH

04 JUL 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026

Independence Day Parade, Westerville, OH

04 JUL 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026

Independence Day Parade, ???

05 JUL 2026 - Sunday, July 5, 2026 - 

America 250th Celebration

• Grove City, OH

• Reading of the Declaration of Independence

• Compatriot Diehl

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

08 JUL 2026 - Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Share the Spirit of America

• https://america250.org/event/sharing-the-spirit-of-america/

• Public Readings of the Declaration of Independence

• Radio Stations?

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

08 JUL 2026 - Wednesday, July 8, 2026

​Sharing in the Spirit of America Reading of the Declaration of Independence - Circleville OH (C) (S) (D) (250)

• Location:  Mount Oval Historical Farm 3601 Emerson Road, Circleville, OH 43113

• Time:  5:00pm-6:00pm

• NOTE: Event is on Wednesday

• This event will coincide with readings of the Declaration of Independence worldwide at the same time. A program product of the Hawaii Society. The flyer will be released at a later date.

• Muster at 5:00. Event at 5:45 with reading beginning at 6:00.

• Contact: Rich Minshall ... 740-701-3167 ... richwm1967@gmail.com

• Host: Camp Charlotte Chapter SAR

10-16 JUL 2026 - Friday-Thursday, July 10-16, 2026

136th Annual Congress

• Greensboro, NC

• Make plans to attend the 136th SAR Annual Congress to be held at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons – Koury Convention Center, July 10 – 16, 2026, where we will be celebrating our Nation’s 250th Birthday!  Come walk in the footsteps of Patriots such as Major General Nathanael Greene and Lt. Colonel “Lighthorse” Harry Lee, where they stood toe to toe against Major General Charles Cornwallis.  We have tours scheduled for Old Salem, Historic Hillsborough, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, and Replacements, Ltd. We are also planning five Grave-Marking Ceremonies, honoring twenty-five Patriots.  Those are just a few highlights of what to expect.  Stay tuned to this page for further updates.  We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

• Hotel Reservations are now open, Congress Registration will be available on SAR.ORG in May, 2026.

• Questions? Reach out to us at ncssar@yahoo.com

• https://ncssar.org/2026-national-congress/

18 JUL 2026 - Saturday, July 18, 2026

Pens of Iron: Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence

• A Narrated Afternoon of Music and History by Motif Music Studio

• Time:  3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

• Location:  Motif Music Studio, 5280 Bigger Rd, Dayton, OH 45440-2658, United States

• Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pens-of-iron-celebrating-250-years-of-american-independence-tickets-1781489124929

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2274994906267205

18-19 JUL 2026 - Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19, 2026

American Revolution Encampment 

• Location:  Waterworth Park, Salem, Ohio

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

• https://www.salemnews.net/news/local-news/2025/07/salem-parks-department-to-host-american-revolution-encampment/

24 JUL 2026 - Friday, July 24, 2026

OHSSAR: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier at Fort Laurens

• Location:  Fort Laurens Museum, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd NW, Bolivar, OH 44612, USA

• OHSSAR Event

25 JUL 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026

OHSSAR: BOM Meeting & Memorial Service

• Location:  Fort Laurens Museum, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd NW, Bolivar, OH 44612, USA

• OHSSAR Event

JULY-AUGUST ???

Siege at Fort Laurens

• Fort Laurens, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd, Bolivar, OH 44697

• SAR National Color Guard Event

• SAR Central District OHSSAR Event

01 AUG 2026 - Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Highland County Revolutionary War Memorial Unveiling - Hillsboro, OH (S) (250)

• Host:  Highlanders Chapter, Warren County, Mt Orb, OH

• Location:  105 North High St, Hillsboro, OH 45133

• Join us for the unveiling of the Highland County Revolutionary War Memorial hosted by the Highlanders Chapter in August 2026. 

• Color Guard and Musket Squad requested. More details to follow.

• MAP:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/oE2qdg2mXAQsZ7xM7

• CONTACT: Gary Duffield ... gduffield@zoomtown.com

15 AUG 2026 - Saturday, August 15, 2026

Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Ceremony, Carlisle, KY

• Memorial Service for the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks

• Saturday, 15 August, 2026 @ 10 a.m. EDT

• SAR National Color Guard Event

• SAR Central District KYSSAR Event

• Location:  Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, KY

• (Color Guard muster at 8:45 am)

• Contact Scott Giltner – stgilt@earthlink.net to register.

• The Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, KYSSAR 

• https://gissar.org/pages/blue_licks.html

• Join us in this National Color Guard event by presenting a wreath, carrying your state flag or participating in the flintlock salute. 

• Click here for the informational flyer. - https://www.sar.org/app/uploads/Battle-of-Blue-Licks-Ceremony-Flyer-2026.pdf 

• Click here for accommodations. - https://www.sar.org/app/uploads/Battle-of-Blue-Licks-Ceremony-Accommodations-2026.pdf 

15-16 AUG 2026 - Saturday-Sunday, August 15-16, 2026

Revolutionary War Encampment, Earl Thomas Conley Riverside Park, Portsmouth, Ohio

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

15-16 AUG 2026 - Saturday-Sunday, August 15-16, 2026

America 250th Festival of Living History, Muskingum Park, Marietta, Ohio

• https://www.facebook.com/events/1113929677526234

• Join Frontiersman's Friend Foundation for the America 250th Festival of Living History at Muskingum Park in Marietta, Ohio on August 15–16, 2026!

• Experience an immersive Early America encampment filled with history, demonstrations, and family-friendly fun along the Ohio River.

• ⚔️ Historical Reenactments

• 💥 Musket & Cannon Firings

• 🎨 Period Craft Demonstrations

• 🛍️ Vintage Traders & Goods

• 🪖 Field Artillery Displays

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Activities

• Bring the whole family and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a weekend of living history!

• 📍 Muskingum Park | Marietta, Ohio

• 📅 August 15–16, 2026

• 📞 740-885-8151

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11-13 SEP 2026 - Friday-Sunday, September 11-13, 2026

Seneca East Schools, Attica, Ohio

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

17 SEP 2026 - Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Worthington Bells Across America (Constitution Week Celebration) - Worthington, OH (C) (S) (250)

• Worthington Chapter DAR, Franklin County, Columbus, OH

• This is an NSDAR annual celebration to commemorate the signing of the US Constitution every September 17th. 4:00 PM is the designated time for the bells to ring across the US to replicate the ringing of the bells in Philadelphia. We would love to celebrate with a “bang” (musket salute) for America’s 250th Year!

• Worthington Village Green, 721 N High St, Worthington, OH 43085

• Contact: Joyce Brand (Worthington Chapter DAR) ... (614) 582-4104 ... jetbrand53@gmail.com

19 SEP 2026 - Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR (BFC-SAR) Regular Meeting

• Location: MCL Restaurant & Bakery-Kingsdale

• Topic:  Constitution Month

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

19 SEP 2026 - Saturday, September 19, 2026 

Vigil at Washington’s Tomb - Mt. Vernon VA (N)

• ​Location:  George & Martha Washington Tomb, Mt. Vernon, VA

• NOTE: Times/Schedule to be added later

• This is a National Color Guard event.

• Central District VPG Ted Cox is planning on attending as well as several members of the WVSSAR Color Guard including the new West Virginia Society president.  

• It is one week later this year and coincides with the market that takes place on the property

• Contact: Doug Pettit ... rdpettit@icloud.com

• NSSAR National Event, VASSAR Virginia State Event

19-20 SEP 2026 - Saturday-Sunday, September 19-20, 2026

Fort McIntosh, Beaver, PA

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

​​​​27 SEP 2026 - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Brecksville Fallfest, Brecksville Municipal Parks, Brecksville, Ohio

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

02-04, OCT 2026 - Friday-Sunday, October 02-04, 2026

Point Pleasant Battle Days, Point Pleasant, WV

• Battle Days at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park

• SAR National Color Guard Event

• SAR Central District WVSSAR Event

• Another fantastic  Battle Days weekend in the books! Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, talents and energy in making this event possible! We couldn’t do it without all of you!  Looking forward to 2026, October 2-4! Make plans now as we commemorate the Battle and the Nation celebrates its 250th birthday!

• Oct 2 School Day

• Oct 3 Parade, muster 10:30 am.

• Oct 4 Commemoration Service 12:00 pm / noon

03 OCT 2026 - Saturday, October 3, 2026

Licking County Genealogical Society 2nd Annual Genealogy Expo

• Downtown Newark Library, 101 W. Main St, Newark, Ohio 43055

• 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

• This year, we are adding heritage organizations to this fun day of discovery and education. 

• Setup time for exhibitors:  10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  Your time is your own from 3 p.m. to library closing time at 4 p.m. for packing up and continuing conversations with exhibitors and guests.  A confirmation of attendance would be appreciated as soon as you can.  I am available for questions via cell phone and email and look forward to hearing from you:  Christine Stevens  (614) 214-3544 and cas9659@gmail.com.

• Licking County Genealogical Society, 101 West Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055

• Email: lcgs@lickingcountylibrary.org

• Web: https://lickingcountyohiogenealogysociety.org

09 OCT 2026 - Friday, October 09, 2026

Fort Steuben, Steubenville, Ohio

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

16 OCT 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Public Service and Heroism Luncheon by Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR (BFC-SAR) 

• Location: Ristorante Di Famiglia

• Topic:  Comendations & Awards to Local Heroes and Public Servants

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

24-25 OCT 2026 - Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25, 2026

Battle of White Plains  250th, White Plains, NY

• 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, Fort Laurens Detachment (Brigade of the American Revolution)

06-07 NOV 2026 - Friday-Saturday, 06-07, 2026

Sons of the American Revolution Central District Meeting

• Parkersburg Country Club, 4910 River Rd, Vienna, WV 26105

​08 NOV 2026 - Sunday, November 8, 2026

​Colonel George Croghan Chapter DAR Patriot Allen Watrous “Watrous Weekend” (C) (250)

• Locations:  

  • Green Springs Cemetery, Green Springs, Sandusky Co, OH (GPS 41.259280,-83.056600)

  • Stemtown Historical Society Museum, 111 S Kansas St, Green Springs, OH 44836

• Time:  1:30pm-2:00pm

• This event is listed on the Destination 250 schedule of events for Seneca County and will honor Allen Watrous, the only Revolutionary War soldier buried in the Green Springs Cemetery. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Stemtown Historical Society Museum at 111 S Kansas Street.

• Patriot:  Allen WATROUS (SAR Patriot #: P-314560)

• Contact:

  • Primary: Brenda Stulz, America 250-Green Springs Committee ... (419) 639-3017 ... bjstultz@embarqmail.com

  • Secondary: Henry B. Stobbs, Pres. John Hancock Chapter, OHSSAR ... (567) 207-7882 ... tiffintexan@gmail.com

• Hosts:  ​John Hancock Chapter SAR, and Colonel George Croghan Chapter DAR

20 NOV 2026 - Friday, November 16, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR (BFC-SAR) Regular Meeting

• Location:  MCL Restaurant & Bakery-Kingsdale

• Topic:  TBD

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

09-15 JULY 2027 - July 9-15, 2027

137th Annual Congress - dates to remember

• New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, Louisiana

• Information - https://2027congress.com/

06-13 JUL 2028 - Thursday-Thursday, July 6-13, 2028

138th Annual Congress in Columbus, Ohio

• Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, OH

• Click here for the 2028 Congress website. - https://2028sarcongressohio.com/ 

17 JAN 2026 - Saturday, January 17,  2026 - 

Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR Regular Meeting

• Time:  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

• Location:  MCL Restaurant & Bakery-Kingsdale

• Agenda:  Chapter Officer Elections

• Topic:  Compatriot Steve Brubaker provided a world wind tour of the exciting life and times of Henry Knox.

01 FEB 2026 - 25 APR 2026

Revolutionary Exhibit at The Works

• Place:  The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art, & Technology, 55 S 1st St. Newark, OH 43055

• “Revolutionary” is a temporary exhibit The Works is putting together to explore the stories of Revolutionary War veterans that later moved to what is now Licking County. The exhibit will examine their lives as soldiers, the history of the land they later called home, and the legacy their decisions left in our community today.

• https://attheworks.org/art

• https://america250-ohio.org/event/revolutionary/

06-07 FEB 2026 - February 6 & 7, 2026

Georgia Society SAR Annual Conference

• Hilton Atlanta North

• Go to GASOCIETYSAR.ORG, then go to the "GASSAR Annual Conference - 2026" tab at the top of the page. Click on the LINK "Hilton Reservation Link" to make your room reservation. Choose online registration or registration by mail (USPS). Questions: contact Wayne L. Brown, Chairman, Georgia SAR Annual Conference Planning Committee, 404-694-4609 or engineerscorner@gmail.com.

• https://gasocietysar.org/event/georgia-society-annual-meeting-save-the-date/

• Georgia GASSAR State Meeting

13-15 FEB 2026 - Friday-Sunday, February 13-15, 2026

245th Crossing of the Dan Commemoration

• The Prizery, 700 Bruce Street in South Boston, VA.

• The annual event begins at 10:00 AM on Saturday. This year's featured speaker is Salina Baker, author of “The Line of Splendor, A Novel of Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution.”. More details may be found at crossingofthedan.com or https://www.virginiasar.org/crossing-of-the-dan-committee

21 FEB 2026 - Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

George Washington Birthday Celebration - Columbus, OH (C) (250)

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter (BFC-SAR), Franklin County, Columbus, OH

• Location: Clintonville Women’s Club, 3951 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214

• Reservations and payments are due no later than Saturday, February 14th. Contact Bill Diehl for more information. Sponsored by the Benjamin Franklin Chapter OHSSAR.

• Contact: Bill Diehl Phone: 614-264-5776 Email: WH48@columbus.rr.com

• Muster 11:00 AM

• Event 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

26-28 FEB 2026 - Thursday-Sunday, February 26-28, 2026

250th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek

• Locations:

  • Moores Creek National Battlefield, 40 Patriots Hall Dr, Currie, NC 28435

  • Currie Community Baptist Church, 28396 NC Highway 210, Currie, NC 28435

• Time:  10:00 am-4:00 pm

• Please join us as we celebrate the Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, the 1st Patriot victory during the War for Independence.  Activities will include musket and cannon demonstrations throughout both days, as well as demonstrations of colonial trades such as blacksmithing, candle dipping, spinning, cooking, gardening, powder horn making, colonial toys and games, live music, and much more.  For up-to-date information, please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moorescreeknps.  The event is FREE and activities will take place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 26-28, 2026 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

• The combined North Carolina SAR Color Guard and North Carolina DAR, C.A.R., and SR chapters will commence a memorial walk on Friday, February 27, starting at the visitor’s center at 10:00 AM.  There will be wreaths displayed at the Women’s Monument, at the Moore Monument, at the Loyalist Monument, and finally at the Patriot John Grady Monument.  Senior representatives of the SAR, DAR will present wreaths for their respective chapters.

• RSVP to get your wreath properly recognized in the program.  Deadline 1 Jan 2026 - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3wIHtLvIthY4Bg_T4wiRSRDdnRUP9CPSiCTY0M_0ajeum_A/viewform 

• Suggested accommodations in Wilmington

  • Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station, 124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403-1861 +1 855-605-0317 - http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/north-carolina/hampton-inn-wilmington-university-area-smith-creek-station-ILMEWHX/index.html?WT.mc_id=zLADA0WW1HX2OLX3DA4HWB5TABL6ILMEWHX 

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington - University Center, 160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403-1621 +1 877-859-5095 - https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/wilmington/ilmuc/hoteldetail?qAdlt=2&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn.ki.sp.nd.ct&qChld=0&qCiD=23&qCiMy=012018&qCoD=24&qCoMy=012018&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qIta=99618083&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=20&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99618083&cm_mmc=mdpr-_-TripAdvisorUS-_-BLwebsiteD-_-ex_ilmuc&glat=MEDI_mdpr-_-TripAdvisorUS-_-BLwebsiteD-_-ex_ilmuc 

  • Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington, 5126 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405-3445 +1 800-337-0070 - https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wingate/wilmington-north-carolina/wingate-by-wyndham-wilmington/overview?iata=00065402&cid=fe:wg:20170525:tabl:pp:winus:10506&tel=18003370070 

• March to the Mounuments - http://www.ncssar.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/MooresCreek2012e.jpg 

• NC SAR Color Guard - https://img.youtube.com/vi/mwY0wBlWf4k/hqdefault.jpg 

• Firing Mother - http://www.ncssar.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cannon-Fire-1.jpg 

• Vendors will be available for lunch at the Battleground.

• Moore’s Creek Battleground Map http://www.ncssar.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Map-of-Moores-Creek-Battlefield.jpg 

• The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge- February 27, 1776

• The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, fought between North Carolina Patriot and Loyalist militia forces, demonstrates the bitter internal divisions that marked the American Revolution. The Loyalist, mostly Scottish Highlanders wielding broadswords, charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge, nearly a thousand North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. Expecting to find only a small Patriot force, the Loyalist advanced across the bridge. Shots rang out and 30 to 70 Loyalist lay wounded or dead, including Lt. Col. Donald McLeod, who led the charge. Stunned, outgunned, and leaderless, some of the Loyalist surrendered, while others retreated in confusion.

• Moores Creek is the site of the first Patriot victory in the American Revolution and the site of the last Scottish Highland broadsword charge. The victory ended British authority in the colony and stalled a full-scale British invasion of the South for nearly four years. The resulting Halifax Resolves of April 12, 1776, instructed North Carolina’s delegates to the Continental Congress to vote for independence; it was the first American colony to take such action in writing.

06-08 MAR 2026 - Friday-Sunday, March 6-8, 2026

2026 Spring Leadership Conference / Trustees Meeting

• The Galt House, Louisville, KY

• Meeting Schedule - https://www.sar.org/app/uploads/SCHEDULE-DRAFT-FINAL-REVISED-SPRING-2026-2-FEB-2026.pdf 

• E-Packet - https://www.sar.org/app/uploads/E-packet-SPRING-2026.pdf 

• It is my pleasure to invite you to the Spring Leadership Conference/Trustees Meeting which will be held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 5-7, 2026.

• National committees will primarily meet on Thursday and Friday. It is the responsibility of each chairman to notify committee members of the time and place of their meeting. The schedule of meeting times and places will soon be linked to this page and on sar.org. The Trustees meet on Saturday morning, and reports will be presented by national officers and committee chairmen. Please note that Kelly Moore must have your written report no later than February 9, 2026. The report form can be found on the SAR website here. Banquets are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings for your social pleasure.

• For those interested in accommodations at the Galt House Hotel, the cutoff date for booking at the group rate is February 13, 2026. You can book your room here. If you need assistance with booking, I recommend contacting our Group Rooms Coordinator, Anna Krekel, directly at 502-566-3234 or akrekel@ajshotels.com. There are also many other hotels nearby such as The Brown, The Hyatt, Louisville Marriott, Homewood Suites, Holiday Inn Express, or Omni Louisville.

• All meetings and meals will be in the West Tower of the Galt House for this Leadership; however, we recommend parking and checking in at the East Tower, as the SAR parking discount only applies to the East Tower garage (no discount on valet parking), and the check-in desk is more regularly staffed in the East Tower.

• There will be a Welcome Reception for Leadership attendees in the DAISY ROOM on the 2nd Floor of the West Tower of the Galt House Hotel on Friday, March 5, from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm (EST). We need a headcount for this event, so please add it to your and your guest's registration if you wish to attend.

• We have one pre-meeting form for you to review and sign (which can be completed electronically). It can be turned in to Compliance Officer Scott Collins, or to Kelly Moore in person upon arrival or at your earliest convenience. NOTE: if you already signed a Conflict of Interest form at the Uncasville Congress or at the Fall 2025 Leadership, you do not need to sign another until Congress 2026.

• Conflict of Interest Form

• For additional information, the office point of contact is Kelly Moore (502-589-1776 or 502-588-6123 or kmoore@sar.org).

• Sincerely, Phil Bloyd, Executive Director

• FYI - Both members and spouses/significant others are required to pay the $45 registration fee.

• LATE REGISTRATION begins at 12:00 AM (EST) on February 19, 2026. The registration fee will be $95 for both members and spouses/significant others starting on this date.

• PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM EST ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026. Anyone not registered by that time will need to register in person at the event, and there is no guarantee that they will be able to attend any meals.

• CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

• Through the close of business (5:00 pm EST) on February 19, 2026: full refund.

• After the close of business on February 19th through the close of business (5:00 pm EST) on February 27, 2026, a partial refund is available.

• After the close of business (5:00 pm EST) on February 27,  2026, no refunds are available.

• Special Diets/Allergies – When listing dietary issues or allergies, please only include details that pertain to the meals listed on the registration. If you have no dietary concerns pertaining to the meals described, there is no need to enter any notes. The vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free option is predetermined and limited to those who are vegetarian/vegan or may encounter allergies to a meal description. Other food options are not available.

• FYI - Spring Leadership 2026 falls during the Lenten season. If you observe Lent, please email Kelly Moore and include a note on your and your guest's (if applicable) registration under dietary needs. Late additions at the event cannot be accommodated.

• We will not be offering Continental Breakfast on the Friday of Leadership. Breakfast is available in Walker’s Exchange Restaurant (open 6:30 am-10:30 am for breakfast, reservations recommended), and Thelma’s grab-and-go in the 3rd Floor Conservatory opens at 7:00 am.

• If you and your guest will be attending either the Donor Recognition Lunch or the Trustees Lunch, you will find tickets for those meals in your packet. You MUST present these tickets to attend the meal. SAR Staff will check for your ticket at the door.

• Officer/Special Guest seating – Only General Officers, former PGs, VPGs, and ExCom members and their guests will have assigned seats at numbered tables for the Friday night banquet. On Saturday night, General Officers and guests will be seated on the top riser, and VPGs and guests will be seated on the bottom riser. Former Presidents General and guests will be seated at numbered tables on the floor, closest to the risers. Seating assignments will be in the packets. No assigned seats for ExCom on Saturday. Speakers and other special guests will be seated with the President General. Any seats not marked with a place card are general seating.

• Packets – In an effort to reduce paper usage and printing, most of the information previously found in packets is now digital only. You can find a link at the top of this page where you can view the information and print what you need. Name tags, along with meal tickets and special information, such as that pertaining to special diets or first-time attendees, will be in envelopes that can be picked up from Registration in the LILY ROOM, 2ND FLOOR, WEST TOWER, beginning Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 am. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR IN-HAND PACKET WILL CONTAIN THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF THE MEETING SCHEDULE.

• MERCHANDISE – Merchandise will be open in the LILY ROOM, 7:30 am-4:00 pm on Thursday, and 8:00 am-4:00 pm Friday & Saturday. No engraving or calligraphy services available for pre-orders. All pre-orders must be in the system by the end of business on Monday, March 1st. The Merchandise store set up at the Galt House will be primarily apparel only. The Merchandise Department at Headquarters will be closed for business.

07 MAR 2026 - Saturday, March 7, 2026 (First Saturday of the Month)

Coffee with a Colonial

• Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

• Place:  Tim Hortons, 1130 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45662

• https://america250-ohio.org/event/coffee-with-a-colonial-2/

• Have you ever wanted to chat with a Revolutionary War soldier? Curious about Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort? On March 7th, you’ll have the chance! Join us at Tim Hortons from 9:00–10:00 AM for Coffee with a Colonial, a relaxed and interactive discussion about Fort Laurens and the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment.

• Your host will appear in full Revolutionary War attire, sharing stories of the hardships soldiers faced during their journey to Ohio. This hands-on experience includes the opportunity to try on period clothing and explore authentic artifacts. Complimentary coffee will be provided, along with fascinating insights into America’s fight for independence and Ohio’s role in that history.

• Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step back in time and engage with living history in a casual setting.

07 MAR 2026 - 09 MAR 2026

1776

• Times:  Sat., March 7 at 7:00 p.m. Sun., March 8 at 2:30 p.m. and Mon., March 9 at 7:00 p.m.

• Place:  Founders Auditorium -  Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

• Book by Peter Stone Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edward                      

• It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

• 1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book.

• https://www.mansfieldplayhouse.com/2025-26-playhouse-season/

• All Tickets for 1776: $10 and $12 through: https://mansfield.osu.edu/theatre-program/current-season

• Tickets and Reservations: 419-522-2883

• Box Office Hours: Wed-Fri 1 p.m.-6 p.m. and with a box office on site in the location where that day’s performance will take place 1 hour prior to each performance.

13 MAR 2026 - 15 MAR 2026

1776

• https://www.mansfieldplayhouse.com/2025-26-playhouse-season/

• Times:  Fri., March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 15 at 2:30 p.m.

• Place:  Mansfield Playhouse, 95 East 3rd St, Mansfield, OH 44902-1323

• Book by Peter Stone Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edward                      

• It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

• 1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book.

• https://www.mansfieldplayhouse.com/2025-26-playhouse-season/

• All Tickets for 1776: $10 and $12 through: https://mansfield.osu.edu/theatre-program/current-season

• Tickets and Reservations: 419-522-2883

• Box Office Hours: Wed-Fri 1 p.m.-6 p.m. and with a box office on site in the location where that day’s performance will take place 1 hour prior to each performance.

21 MAR 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Benjamin Franklin Chapter SAR (BFC-SAR) Regular Meeting

• Location: MCL Restaurant & Bakery-Kingsdale

• Topic:  Status and Future of the NEW SAR Education Center and Museum (Lexington, KY) by Zac and Jacob.

• Agenda:  Benjamin Franklin Chapter 2026-2028 Officer Installation

• Benjamin Franklin Chapter Event

28 MAR 2026 - Saturday, March 28, 2026

249th Anniversary of the Thomas Creek Battle and 250th National Ceremony

• Location:  Seaton Creek Historic Preserve Park, Jacksonville, FL

• https://www.sar.org/app/uploads/249th250th.png

• NSSAR National Event