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2024 Upcoming Events


January 2024

MON
1
2024
January 1, 2024

The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes you and yours a very Happy New Year! May 2024 see all your wishes come true.
Happy New Year

 

TUE
9
2024
January 9, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.

Join us for fun, fellowship, and the Swearing in of our new Chapter Officers.
American Legion Post 258

 


February 2024

MON
19
2024
February 19, 2024

Presidents Day is the common name for the holiday officially designated as Washington's Birthday. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, it was originally celebrated on Washington's actual birthday Feb. 22, 1796, the last full year of his presidency. While the holiday is still officially known as Washington's Birthday, it has become popularly known as Presidents Day, honoring both Washington & Lincoln, and all others who have served as president. It is adjusted to the 3rd Monday of February.

 

SAT
24
2024
February 24, 2024

Annual Celebration of the Battle of Moore's Creek, Currie, NC 28435

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The Battle of Moore's Creek

 

THU
29
2024
February 29 - March 2, 2024

National Society SAR Spring Leadership Meeting for 2024 will be held at the Brown Hotel, 335 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 · (888) 888-5252
The Brown Hotel

 


March 2024

 

TUE
12
2024
March 12, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 regular meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.

Join us for fun and fellowship.
American Legion Post 258

 

MON
25
2024
March 25, 2024

Medal Of Honor Day is the common name for the holiday officially designated in 1971 by the U.S. Congress and President George H.W. Bush. The first Medals of Honor were present on March 25th, 1863. To commerorate this date and all Medal of Honor recipients, Congress declared March 25th as National Medal of Honor day. It is reserved for those who have distinguished themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity." This year was our 160th anniversary.

 


April 2024

SAT
6
2024
April 6-20, 2024

2024 SAR Program Honoring France, 2024 Program Honoring France, The trip will consist of visits to various sites throughout France. Registration Link for this 2024 France Trip Here is the registration password: vivelafrance (all one word, all lowercase)
Tour of France

 

THU
11
2024
April 11-14, 2024

Texas SAR Annual State Meeting will be held on April 11th through the 14th at the Doubletree by Hilton, San Antonio Airport, 611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78216.

Make plans to attend now!
Doubletree by Hilton

 

SUN
21
2024
April 21, 2024

Patriots Day is a civic holiday commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington & Concord. It is observed on the 3rd Monday in April in Mass. & Maine and is a public school observance day in Wisc. Observances and re–enactments of these 1st battles occur annually at "Lexington Green" in Lexington, Mass. and "The Old North Bridge" in Concord, Mass. Mounted re–enactors with state police escorts retrace the rides of Paul Revere & William Dawes, calling out warnings the whole way.
Patriot's Day

 

TUE
30
2024
April 30, 2024

The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes it's parent organization, a Very Happy 135th Anniversary.
Sons of the American Revolution

 


May 2024

WED
1
2024
May 1, 2024

Loyalty Day is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom. Formerly known as "Americanization Day", it was first observed in 1921 and was intended to counterbalance the celebration of Labour Day. This year was our 103rd anniversary.

 

MON
27
2024
May 27, 2024

Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars and adjusted to the last Monday of May.

 


June 2024

TUE
11
2024
June 11, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 regular meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.

Join us for fun and fellowship.
American Legion Post 258

 

FRI
14
2024
June 14, 2024

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag, which happened by resolution of the 2nd Continental Congress on June 14 1777. Congress had previously adopted the "American Continental Army" after reaching a consensus position in the "Committee of the Whole" on June 14, 1775. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. In August 1949, an Act of Congress established the National Flag Day. This year is our 75th anniversary.

 


July 2024

THU
4
2024
July 4, 2024

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. This day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies. In addition, various other public & private events celebrate United States history, government, and traditions. This year is our 248th anniversary.

 

WED
10
2024
July 10 - 16, 2024

The 134th Annual Congress of the Sons of American Revolution will be held at the Marriott, Penn Square, 25 S. Queen Street, Lancaster PA.

See Ya There!
Marriott Penn Square

 


September 2024

TUE
10
2024
September 10, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 regular meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.

Join us for fun and fellowship.
American Legion Post 258

 

WED
11
2024
September 11, 2024

Patriot Day or "National Day of Service & Remembrance" is designated in memory of the 2,977 killed on Sept. 11th, 2001 by terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C, and Penn. This year is the 23rd anniversary.
September 11

 

THU
17
2024
September 17, 2024

Constitution Day or Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is observed on the day in 1787 when the U.S. Constitutional Convention delegates signed the Constitution. This year is our 237th anniversary.

 


October 2024

THU
10
2024
October 10, 2024

The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution celebrates it's 3rd Anniversary today.

Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary

 

THU
3
2024
October 3 - 5, 2024

National Society SAR, Fall Leadership Meeting will be held at The Galt Hotel, 140 North 4th Street, Louisville, KY, 40202.
The Galt Hotel

 

SAT
19
2024
October 19, 2024

Victory at Yorktown was accomplished after a French naval victory allowed American and French forces to trap the British army in Virginia. Gen. George Washington, led the Continental Army and delivered the final blow to the British. On October 17, 1781 the British surrendered at Yorktown and marked the end of major fighting in continental North America. The surrender ceremony took place on October 19, 1781. This year is our 243rdanniversary.
Victory at Yorkstown

 


November 2024

FRI
1
2024
November 1, 2024

The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wants to wish the Sons and Daughters of the Colonial Militia, 1775-1783 a happy 3rd Anniversary
SDOCM Anniversary

 

SUN
10
2024
November 10, 2024

Massing of the Colors Massing of the Colors is a patriotic ceremony held to rededicate our faith in the United States, and to present our support to the National Colors and the Servicemen and Servicewomen those Colors represent. It combines the colors and color guards of Active, Reserve and National Guard military components/units, and veteran, civic and patriotic organizations. The Society of the Massing of the Colors first held a patriotic ceremony on Armistice Day in 1922. It is now adjusted to the nearest Sunday. This year is our 102nd anniversary.

 

MON
11
2024
November 11, 2024

Veterans Day honors people who have served in the armed services and are known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11th. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day & Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world. It marks the anniversary of the end of WWI as major hostilities were formally ended at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, with the German signing of the Armistice. This year is our 106th anniversary.

 

TUE
12
2024
November 12, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 regular meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.

Join us for fun and fellowship.
American Legion Post 258

 

THU
21
2024
November 21, 2024

The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wants to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving Day!

 


December 2024

SUN
8
2024
December 8, 2024

At the organizational meeting on December 8th, 1896 there were men from Galveston, Austin, Dallas, Weatherford, Eagle Pass, Fort Clark, and other Texas cities. They formed the Bernardo de Galvez Chapter and selected the Honorable Ira H. Evans as the first state president. Happy 128th Anniversary Texas Society!
Texas Society Anniversary

 

SUN
15
2024
December 15, 2024

Bill of Rights Day is the commemorative day named for the collective name of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution as introduced by James Madison to the 1st U.S. Congress. These amendments restrict government power as they place limitations to serve and protect the personal rights of liberty & property.
They guarantee a number of personal freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial & other proceedings, and reserve some powers to the states and the public. This year is the 233rd anniversary.

 

SAT
21
2024
December 21, 2024

The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution, along with thousands of other Americans, comes together to honor Wreaths Accross America.

 

WED
25
2024
December 25, 2024

The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

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