Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Community - Chapter News and Events

Spring House of Delegates April 11, 2026

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:20:12 +0000

Meetings of the Society, there shall be three regular meetings of the House of Delegates each year. The meetings shall normally be held during the months of April, July, and October. The Spring House of Delegates is rapidly approaching. This is one of our most important meetings for the Society. Business to be conducted during the Annual Meeting shall include, but not limited to, the election of Society Officers, the nomination of the National Trustee and Alternate National Trustee, and consideration of proposed changes to the Societies Constitution and By-Laws.

William E Behnke Sr
President Indiana Society

Patriot Grave Marking for Francis Vigo

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:59:56 +0000

The Francis Vigo NSDAR Chapter and the George Rogers Clark SAR Chapter will host a joint Grave Marking Ceremony for Francis Vigo on
Sunday, October 27 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Vincennes, IN.

The Color Guard will muster at 1:00 PM and the ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM.

There will be a reception following the ceremony at the Francis Vigo Chapter House, 30 W. Harrison Street.

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Anthony Wayne Veterans Memorial

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:38:14 +0000

Twp-Day Event

MG Anthony Wayne Speakers Symposium
Friday, August 23, 2024 beginning at 12:00

The Anthony Wayne Veterans Memorial Dedication Program
Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 8:00 am

Corner of Clinton Street and Fort Street
Defiance, Ohio

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Patriot Grave Marking for Joshua Younger

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:39:58 +0000

Patriot Grave Marking for Joshua Younger and Patriot Burials Marker Dedication

09/21/2024 @ 10:00 – 11:00

Leatherwood Cemetery
246 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421

Please register/RSVP prior to the event (Forms attached at bottom of post)

Muster at 9 AM

Take US 50 east out of Bedford for approximately 3.9 miles from the last stop light just outside of the city. There will be a flashing yellow slight at the intersection of Shawswick Rd.. Turn right onto Shawswick Rd and go approximately 9/10 of a mile and the cemetery will be on your left. If you get to the stop sign and don’t see the cemetery, please talk to Dr Legler for an appointment to get your eyes checked. Coming west on US 50 from Hwy 446 intersection, it’s approximately 3 miles to the yellow flashing light and you turn left onto Shawswick Rd.

Indiana SAR Calendar Entry

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Grave dedication – Rev. War Patriot Jos Neely plus 4 1812 Veterans Grave Marking

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:21:26 +0000

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  A commemoration will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, 10:00 am at the Antioch Cemetery located in Sullivan County, north of Dugger, IN. There will be (5) five veterans to pay tribute to. There is a Rev. War Patriot Joseph Neeley who is buried at the Antioch Cemetery. Patriot Neeley has a new SAR marker that has been set next to his VA marker that was set earlier. Patriot Neeley was a freedom fighter who involved at the Battle of Kings Mountain, a POW in South Carolina, escapee and returned to serve despite being injured. Four (4) 1812 veterans will be honored namely; Phillip Usrey, Allen McBride, Martin Gamble and James Pigg.
Mark Kreps is a dual member of the George Rogers Clark (GRC) SAR chapter and has coordinated with that chapter. As we know, July is one of the hottest months of the year. We will be having the program to start at 10:00 am versus a hotter time of the day. President of the GRC Daryl Hensley and State Color Guard Commander Randy Helderman, will be participating at the Catfish Festival in Shoals, IN for a parade there. Regardless, we are clear to proceed. Mark Kreps is the POC (point of contact) . Everyone in attendance should bring there own lawn chair. The muster time set at 9:30 am. Arrive early for set up of wreaths and verify by June 15 on your capability to be present. Inform Mark Kreps if you presenting a wreath and from what organization.
  route to antioch (640x498).jpg (Size: 226.82 KB / Downloads: 1) There will be a SAR program to honor Joseph Neeley and after it is formally ended then a Society of the War of 1812 program where George Frantz, Vice President (as Pres. T. Rex Legler II is unavailable) will proceed. The Vet. Rep and American Legion have been invited and their salutes if given will be at the end of the SAR program. Musket salutes will occur during the 1812 portion of the program. For exact directions to this cemetery which is 1 1/4 mile north of Dugger please email Mark Kreps.

https://indianasar.org/event/1844/?instance_id=706

Patriot Grave Marking

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:41:13 +0000

The Harrison Chapter, IN SAR will conduct a joint PGM with the Captain Harmon Aughe, NSDAR on 17 Sep 2023, at 2:00pm, to honor Patriot William R. Carter (P-129719 / A020087). The event will take place at the Bunnell Cemetery, 1175N 200W, Frankfort IN.

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Black Powder Training

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:18:25 +0000

https://indianasar.org/event/black-powde...nce_id=449 Friday July 15, 2022 1-4 pm GRC National Park Visitors Center Vincennes, IN

Spirit of Freedom in Early Vincennes

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:50:24 +0000

“Spirit ""The Spirit of Freedom in Early Vincennes”- Commemoration of US forces capturing 40 British soldiers along the shores of the Wabash, as well as 8 boats of clothing and Native American trade goods. Saturday March 12, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm preregistration required.

$10.00 can be sent to Robert P. Cunningham, 3831 S. Laura Way, Bloomington, IN 47401-8827 by Monday, Feb. 28. Make checks payable to the George Rogers Clark Chapter SAR. Give him your name, address, e-mail address, any guest name, whether you are a SAR, DAR,CAR member or other as in general public. Seating is limited to 40 individuals. Open to the public. The first 40 who arrive will receive a 250th American Revolution Anniversary pin. The $10.00 registration fee includes the program, dessert and a drink. Eat supper beforehand on your own before program starts. Parking is available across the street.

Patriot Grave Marking, 10-30-21, Parke Co - Photos

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 03:24:43 +0000

Click on the link below to open photos from the PGM conducted by the John Martin Chapter, 30 Oct 2021, honoring Patriot Jesse Duncan, Rockville Cemetery, Rockville, Parke County.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ag8e7gi8L5As82l5Rxag...X?e=kglFEj

Continental Chapter

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 02:53:42 +0000

Meeting will be held Saturday Sept 11, 2021 and Nov. 6, 2021 at 10:00 am Hazelwood Christian Church, Fellowship Hall, 1400 W University, Muncie, IN 47303
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Sweetser 150th Parade

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:37:33 +0000

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https://indianasar.org/event/sweetser-se...nce_id=313

Sons of the American Revolution Theme: 1st in War, 1st in Peace and 1st in the of Hearts of Sweetser

Clarence A. Cook Chapter Meeting

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:21:33 +0000

The Clarence A. Cook Chapter will host a quarterly chapter meeting on May 19 at the MCL Restaurant at 5520 Castleton Corner Ln Indianapolis, IN 46250.

Meeting with start at 7pm with an optional dinner beginning at 6pm.

Patriot Grave Marking - 2:30 PM - 13 June 2021

Mon, 10 May 2021 01:57:20 +0000

The Clifty Creek Chapter will conduct a Patriot Grave Marking on 13 June 2021 for Patriot's Jethro New and John Story at the Vernon Cemetery, 315 S Pike St, Vernon, IN. Please let us know if you want to present a wreath or participate in the ceremony in some fashion. Color Guard participants are especially welcome.

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