SAR is a patriotic, philanthropic organization of adult
male descendants of someone who served the nation in its development
during the Revolutionary War period.
Goal of our organization:
The SAR, as a historical, educational, and patriotic
organization, seeks to maintain and extend:
The institutions of American freedom
An appreciation for true patriotism
A respect for our national symbols
The value of American citizenship
The unifying force of e pluribus unum that has
created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people.
Redlands SAR Shirt Order Form PDF link:
Click on image to open the PDF file, print, fill out and mail with a check.
The American 250th SAR Committee members work on the national, state and local levels to promote the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States. It designs commemorative merchandise and SAR member insignia for the anniversary. This committee publicizes the anniversary using media, education, and government contacts. The 250th Anniversary Committee helps develop educational programs and booklets relating to the American Revolution, encourages the internationally-focused SAR societies (including the Canada SAR, France SAR, Germany SAR, International SAR, Mexico SAR, Spain SAR, Switzerland SAR, and United Kingdom SAR) to plan special Congresses during the celebrations, and works with other SAR committees to coordinate celebration of the 250th anniversary.
Sons of the American Revolution
Oregon SAR
>America250 “Minute”
The Oregon SAR has used the America 250 Minute program for the last year as articles in our weekly
E-newsletter the Oregon Patriot. What is nice about this program is that we send out to all our members
this program which they can use for their own purposes.
Following are 12 months’ worth of our programs that we have taken from our Revolutionary War
Monthly Timeline 1765-1788 document which you can download on our www.america250sar.org
web site. There are two programs from Missouri SAR which they have produced as abroadside style
publication also included in this package.
Meetings are held at 8:30 AM on the
3rd Saturday of January through May, we take the summer off
and then meet again September through December *unless otherwise noted.
Meeting dates for 2024:
January 20
February 17
March 16
APRIL 20
May 18
Off for the summer
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21
Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
Saturday, APRIL 20, 2024
8:30pm AM (PST)
Location:Shawn’s office,1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374
or by zoom
4-20-24 - program will be led by Ben Hobbins, who will introduce us to the 10 Crucial Days series of the American Revolution.
Compatriots,
The Redlands Chapter SAR meeting will be held this Saturday, April 20th, at 08:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 1200 California St., in Redlands CA, 92374.
We will have donuts and coffee at the meeting. Shawn will provide a Keurig for those that want Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
The program will be led by Ben Hobbins, who will introduce us to the 10 Crucial Days series of the American Revolution.
Our new meeting location these past few months has been in Compatriot Shawn Price’s office building. We meet on the ground floor conference room. The office building is just one block from the 10 Freeway on the California street off ramp. Please, park on the California street side of the parking lot and enter from the front.
If you are late, the door will be locked, but with a sign on the door with Shawn’s phone number to call, so he can let you in.
Google Map link:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/1200+California+St,+Redlands,+CA+92374/@34.0689289,-117.2279753,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80dcabaa1170bb19:0x9219662daa6aec3a!8m2!3d34.0689245!4d-117.2254004!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3fptgc?entry=ttu
We hope you all come and enjoy the program, friends, and camaraderie!
Wayne Snowden, Corresponding Secretary,
Via VerticalResponse email
There will be no formal breakfast, just donuts and coffee. Shawn will provide a Keurig for those that want Coffee or Hot Chocolate.
We hope you all come and enjoy the program, friends, and camaraderie!
Wayne Snowden, Corresponding Secretary,
Resources about Black, Brown and Indigenous Patriots in the American Revolution
African American Participation in the American Revolution
Thousands of African Americans, both free persons of color and enslaved, supported the American Revolution. Estimates range from 5,000, to over 10,000, African Americans participated in the Revolution in various ways. African Americans fought in every major battle in the Revolution, beginning April 19, 1775, and continuing on through Yorktown. They served in the Continental Army, in militias and at sea. The SAR welcomes as members proven descendants of Black Patriots who, by force of arms or rendering material aid, contributed to the Patriot cause.
There are many resources available to assist you in researching your Black Patriot Ancestor. Some are linked here, as well some background information. We also present a few SAR members’ stories of their African American Patriot Ancestor. Please contact your local SAR chapter for help in documenting your SAR lineage. Other SAR members have expertise in this specialized genealogical research and are ready to assist local chapters. Please join us in celebrating the contributions of your African American ancestor to the Patriot cause by becoming a member of the SAR.
John L. Dodd President General 2023-2024
Forgotten Patriot: Pvt. Cuffee Clapp Grandison by Ric Murphy
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Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
Free African Americans in Colonial Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland and Delaware
Forgotten Patriots Project of the Society of the First African Families of English America