Sons of the American Revolution
The in-person Spring Board of Managers and Annual Meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lansing. This is one of the key gatherings of the year, where members: The Pvt. Ephraim Wheaton Chapter will be co-hosting this event with MISSAR. Details on registration, meals, and lodging will be circulated as we get […]
The City of Fenton will be dedicating a Liberty Tree on April 19th, the 251st Anniversary of Lexington & Concord. The dedication is the kickoff for Fenton’s celebrations of the 250th commemoration year. In addition to SAR participation, the ceremony is slated to include:
Members of the Paul Emery Chapter will be in attendance to distribute information about the Sons of the American Revolution. If you have an interest in becoming a member please consider stopping by and saying hello!
Locations: 320 S. Walnut Street, Lansing, MI and 323 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI Hosts & Co-Sponsors:Pvt. Ephraim Wheaton Chapter co-hosting with MISSAR and other co-sponsorsThis will be one of MISSAR’s premier America 250th signature events—a special afternoon in our state capital honoring the legacy of President George Washington and the ideals of the American […]
The Jeremiah Clark Chapter invites you to the America 250 “Road to American Independence” exhibit opening ceremony. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 11:00 a.m. at the Old Mill Museum, 366 Mill Street, Ortonville. The Jeremiah Clark Chapter was commissioned by the Ortonville Community Heritage Society to produce artwork and text telling the […]
The Genesee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will re-dedicate the grave of Patriot Jacob Doty (1759-1855).
The Paul Emery Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be conducting a grave dedication for 2nd Lt. Peter Woodin, who is buried in the Swartz Creek Cemetery. The event will take place June 6 at 11:00 am with refreshments to follow provided by the Swartz Creek Historical Society. Full Military Honors will […]
Uncle Ray’s Dairyland in Fenton, MI, hosts an annual Flag Day “Pledge Celebration,” where kids under 12 reciting the Pledge of Allegiance get free ice cream and mini-golf, often with local VFW involvement and the Fenton Marching Band
12:00 Flagpole dedication ceremony at Lapeer County historic courthouse and recognition of Lapeer County Veterans, Sons of the American Revolution to perform on bagpipes 1:00 – 2:00 Guided tours of historic courthouse 2:00 – 2:30 Jim Bach Trio performance on courthouse steps 3:30 – 4:30 Guided tours of historic courthouse 4:30 – 5:30 Students from […]
Annual Fourth of July Celebration in Fenton. 10:00 AM Parade with SAR Float 1:00 PM Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Fenton Museum