Engaging Future Generations
Youth Programs and Recognition
For detailed information on these programs, click here.
The SAR provides numerous scholarship opportunities through various contests. High school students can participate in the Essay and Oration contests, while middle schoolers can enter the Brochure contest, and elementary students the Poster contest. Additionally, there are contests specifically for Eagle Scouts and JROTC/ROTC participants.
Furthermore, the SAR recognizes outstanding Social Studies teachers who exceed standard curriculum requirements in their instruction of the Revolutionary War era with an award for History Teachers.
Educating and Inspiring Our Future
The Kentucky SAR actively participates in School Days events statewide and beyond, offering hands-on learning experiences about the past for children of all ages. These living history exhibits cover diverse topics such as flint and steel fire starting, quill pen letter writing, linen production from flax, 18th-century cooking, and colonial household items. These events highlight the stark differences between the daily lives of today's children and their ancestors, encouraging thoughtful reflection.
Patriot Chest: A Tangible Connection to the Past
The Patriot Chest is an educational resource containing authentic items from the Revolutionary War era. These everyday objects allow students to interact with history, fostering a closer connection with the lives of 18th-century children.
SAR Genealogical Research Library
Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the SAR Genealogical Research Library houses an extensive collection of over 55,000 items. This invaluable resource supports both family history research and general inquiries about the Revolutionary War.
For more information about this library, click here for their website.
Online Resources
The following online resources may prove helpful to your research as well. We will add more to this list as we are able.
- Revolutionary War Rarities - An SAR podcast that was created to tell little-known and interesting stories of the American Revolution. Each episode runs around eight to ten minutes in length. We highly recommend you give it a listen!
- Keyholes to History - An educational audio series about the American Revolution produced by the SAR. Each segment is paired with lesson units and targeted to students, teachers, and the public. Approximately 60 seconds in length, each Keyhole to History is focused on providing background information to encourage further inquiry.
- Townsends - Video content created by the team at Townsends.us, a retailer of 18th century items. These videos cover a number of topics that explore the 18th Century Lifestyle, including cooking, clothing and much more.
Kentucky History Channel - A video channel devoted to the history of Kentucky.