SAR is a patriotic, philanthropic organization of adult male descendants of someone who served the nation in its development during the Revolutionary War period.

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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.
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    Redlands Chapter,
    California Society Sons of the American Revolution.
    Serving the Inland Empire Corridor and High Desert Since 1992.

    What is America250?

    The commemoration period began in 2020, culminates on July 4, 2026, and officially concludes in 2027.

    https://www.america250.org/discover/what-is-america-250/

    America 250 SAR Programs Toolkit

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    America 250 SAR Programs Toolkit www.sar.org - 250th-anniversary-of-the-american-revolutionary-war-committee

    https://www.sar.org/committees/250th-anniversary-of-the-american-revolutionary-war-committee/

    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.


    From www.wdsar.org

    America-250-Commemoration-Mission.pdf

    http://www.wdsar.org/wp-content/uploads/20210425-America-250-Commemoration-Mission.pdf


    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.

    Take these as examples that you can use, or to add to for your own needs. Good Luck. From: https://america250sar.org/__static/1f4221012cda59cdaf16659b00e83f2d/rev_minute-1-sm.pdf?dl=1


    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



     


    Ddownloads of the California Compatriot - You can check it out here:
    http://www.californiasar.org/
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     Upcoming Activities


    Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
    Saturday, November 16, 2024
    8:30pm AM (PST)
    Location:Shawn’s office,1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374

    The program:

    Compatriots,

    As a reminder, our November Redlands Chapter SAR meeting will be this Saturday, November the 16th, 2024.

    Our program will include a presentation on the Washington & Rochambeau march from Rhode Island to Yorktown Virgina in 1781. General Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau actions lead to the surrender of the British forces in Yorktown, and eventually the end of the Revolutionary War.

    The meeting time will be from 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Shawn Prices Office building located at 1200 California St., Conference Room, Redlands, CA 92374. Please park on the West side of building on California Street side.

    Google Map Link: Shawn’s office,1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374

    We hope you all come and enjoy the coffee, doughnuts, friends, and camaraderie!

    Wayne Snowden, Corresponding Secretary,



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    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

    Additional Resources

    History Channel

    American Battlefields Trust

    PBS


    Spanish Ties to the American Revolution

    The Patriots who supported the American Revolution were not only hardy New Englanders or resourceful Southern backwoodsmen. Many other groups aided the Patriot cause. King Carlos III of Spain supported the Revolution so many in Spanish North America advanced the Patriot cause by overt acts of resistance to Great Britain’s authority.

    The SAR welcomes as members proven descendants of the Spanish army or colonial militia who served in a presidio or garrison in what is presently the United States of America, as well as those who made a donativo contribution or served under Gen. Bernardo de Galvez, including participating in the cattle drive from Texas to help feed the Patriots. Please see our Genealogy policies for qualifying categories of service. Spanish forces also served in Cuba and other portions of the Carribean. The SAR recently added this category as eligible for membership.

    There are many resources available to assist you in researching your Hispanic Patriot Ancestor. Some are linked here. We also present a few SAR members’ stories of their Hispanic 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 ancestor to the Patriot cause by becoming a member of the SAR.

    John L. Dodd President General 2023-2024

    Flores de Abrego Video Link

    Thomas Jackson Video Link

    Jesse O. Villarreal Video Link

    Additional Resources

    Galvez Statue Project by the Texas Society SAR

    Spain and the American Revolution: New Approaches and Perspectives

    Familysearch.org’s Wiki Page

    Spanish Soldiers Link

    Spain in the Revolution Link

    Selections from the Collection Video: Pattern 1753 Spanish Pistol



    Past meetengs 2024


    Compratiots,

    The Redlands Chapter of SAR Color Guard marched in the Veterans Day Parade in Redlands on Monday November 11, 2024. It begin at 9:00 from Redlands Senior High School at Citrus and Redlands Blvd and end at Jennie Davis Park. There was a ceremony at 10:30 by the American Legion Post #106. Thank You John, Charlie and Don.

    Patriotically,
    Brian Christie
    President
    Sons of the American Revolution


    Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
    Saturday, October the 19th, 2024
    8:30pm AM (PST)
    Location:Shawn’s office,1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374

    The program:

    Compatriots,

    Our October Redlands Chapter SAR meeting was Saturday, October the 19th, 2024 at Shawn Prices Office building located at 1200 California St., Conference Room, Redlands, CA 92374.

    Our program included a presentation on a famous Compatriot John Chapman also known as Johnny Appleseeds. The program was entitled “Sewing Seeds for a New Nation". Compatriot Boatright was assisting with apple related food.


    June, Jult & Aug off Off for the summer



    Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
    Saturday, May 18, 2024
    8:30pm AM (PST)
    Location:Shawn’s office,1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374

    The program included a reading of a selected 250 Min. article and Shawn Price reviewed a new option to locate your ancestors in cemeteries via FamilySearch.org.


    Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
    Saturday, APRIL 20, 2024
    8:30pm AM (PST)
    Location: Shawn Price conference room - 1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374



    Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
    Saturday, March 9th, 2024
    8:30pm AM (PST)
    Location: Shawn Price conference room - 1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374

    Chapter Members:

    The special Chapter meeting this Saturday, 9th March at 8:30 at 1200 California St., Conference room, Redlands, CA was also on zoom for those who could not physically attend.

    This was an important meeting for the members to express their thought on the status of the Chapter.

    Thanks <