The Simon Kenton Chapter, joined by fellow compatriots from across the state, honored multiple Patriots and the dedication of a Pomeroy Marker at Sharon Cemetery in Augusta, Kentucky.

Several members of the Kentucky SAR stood vigil at George and Martha Washington’s Tomb at Mount Vernon.  Sentinel groups stood guard for 15-minute intervals and performed a change of the guard between each guard, giving onlookers a demonstration of 18th-century military history.

Compatriots Richard and Shepard Quire were SAR ambassadors along with other groups for the dedication of a sign to commemorate the station of Patriot Aquilla Whitaker, the site that would become the town of Shelbyville, Kentucky.

The Governor Isaac Shelby Chapter held their annual Blue Licks Memorial at the Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park in Carlisle, Kentucky.  The event was attended by several out-of-state compatriots.  This video of highlights was created by members of the Allen Laws Oliver Chapter of the Missouri Society, thanks for sharing this with us!

The Colonel John Hardin Chapter has dedicated a bench commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation. The bench is located at Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown, KY.  It is located near the obelisk dedicated to the 274 Patriots who lived in Hardin County.

Several members of Kentucky SAR were able to attend this year’s Annual Conference.  This was a big year for our state!

Congratulations to Tim Brown as he was elected Vice President General of the Central District!

The State received quite a bit of recognition as well:

Individual Awards

Color Guardsman of the Year Award

Scott Giltner

National Gold Meritorious Service Medal

Michael Scroggins – OLC

Philip Boyd – Medal

Members of Kentucky SAR were busy throughout the state as we honored the 249th anniversary of our nation’s independence.

Louisville, KY – Forty-eight immigrants became U.S. citizens at Locust Grove, and Kentucky SAR members from the Louisville Thruston and Governor Isaac Shelby chapters were there to celebrate this momentous event with each one of them.  In addition, there was also a flag retirement ceremony at Locust Grove.

Flag Day was honored by SAR Chapters throughout the state.  

In Maysville, members of the George Mason Chapter collaborated with local DAR and CAR chapters to hold their Flag Day Picnic, and present a program on clothing and other items used during the Revolutionary War.  This program was held at the Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park.

In Louisville, the Louisville-Thruston Chapter collaborated with the Bowman Field Civil Air Patrol to perform a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Resthaven Cemetery.

The KY SAR Color Guard was delighted to participate in the Fort Boonesborough State Park 250th Anniversary celebration of Boonesborough's founding yesterday, presenting the Colors at the event's commencement. We were also invited to perform a Flintlock Salute and Mourn on Arms in recognition of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while establishing this significant settlement in western Virginia in 1775. 

During the month of June, the Main Library of the Boone County Public Library, located at 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, Kentucky, is hosting a special display presented by the Simon Kenton Chapter, featuring a collection of Revolutionary War and Colonial-era items. The display includes both authentic 18th-century artifacts and carefully crafted replicas from that time period.