By Charles R. Lampson The word privateer evokes different meanings for different people. Perhaps the definitions of both privateer and pirate will point out the subtle differences between the two. Privateer: A person who sails under a nation's or state's…
Boston Globe Sunday, 30 May 2011 New England Travel, p. M5-7 CONCORD - On a beautiful spring afternoon bursting with life, it might seem strange to stroll through a cemetery, but we were hardly alone when we stopped first at…
Internationally known photo identification expert Maureen Taylor addressed SAR members and conduct an education program for area students in March during her visit to Louisville, Kentucky. Taylor has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s The…
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution May 30,2011 Today marks the forty-fifth anniversary of the official birthday of Memorial Day, as signed into law in May 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson at Waterloo, New York. This…
The founding fathers of our country played important roles during our the American revolution and subsequent building of our political system. Without the leadership of these seven founders beliefs we might not be where we are as a country today,…
A Memorial Day Remembrance Wallbuilders, February 2004by David Barton Americans have lost much of their knowledge of basic historical facts, particularly those relating to the American Revolution. In fact, a recent survey of high-performing college seniors found that more thought…
by Scott Heald The Dedham Times [Editor’s Note: Even though Massachusetts has long been known as the Cradle of Liberty due to its central role in the Revolutionary War, it is all too easy to forget the events of that…
A region steeped in American Revolution’s history keeps patriotism alive with observances old and new. April 14, 2011 - By Jose Martinez, Globe Correspondent Danyeun Kim-Weaver can't wait to vote. "I was born in Japan and raised in Japan, but…
David Sympson, the 107th President General elected at SAR’s 120th Annual Congress for the term of 2010-11, is the keynote speaker for our Patriot's Day luncheon at the Concord Inn April 17th at 2pm. David has chaired many vital committees,…
The 121st Congress will be held in the "Twin City" of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, July 8-13. Come join us as we celebrate the Centennial Celebration of the North Carolina Society which was established on 22 February 1911. The North Carolina…
