The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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32 SAR MAGAZINE the Catawba River in present-day Huntersville. The battle pitted 5,000 British against fewer than 1,000 Americans who were attempting to slow the British advance across the river. The Patriot Gen. William Lee Davidson was killed at this battle and is buried at Hopewell Church. "Our guest speaker this year was Charlotte regional history docent and SAR member Tom Phlegar," said Joyce. "His topic was 'God and Country' and addressed the roles of religion, independence, war and coping in Revolutionary War times." OHIO SOCIETY Lafayette Chapter Twenty-six SAR members, wives and guests braved the cold and snow to attend the Lafayette Chapter Presidents Day luncheon meeting at the Fairlawn Country Club, Feb. 14. The combined Lafayette Chapter and Western Reserve Society color guard—made up of Commander John Franklin, Lee MacBride, James Glasgow, Scott Glasgow and Claude Custer—posted and retired the colors. Lafayette member James F. Glasgow, Scott and James' dad, gave the presentation on "Words of Support Printed on Continental and Colonial Currency 1775-1780." From his personal collection, Glasgow displayed original notes and currency from the Revolutionary era. Paul Morehouse from the Lafayette Chapter presented a Flag Award to Sandy Porter from the Van Devere Auto Group that displays a huge American flag at its dealership, which can be seen for a mile down the freeway. New Lafayette Chapter members Anthony Scott Manna and Anthony Sylbert Manna were inducted by Chapter President David Allison with assistance from Compatriots Scott and James Glasgow, DAR member Barbara Griffith, and OHSSAR President Ted Minier. Minier presented the SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal and Certificate to Griffith for all that she has done to help the SAR with new members and applications. Western Reserve Society The David Hudson Chapter, DAR, held its annual student awards program at the Hudson Library & Historical Society on Feb. 8. The combined color guard of the Western Reserve Society and Lafayette Chapter, SAR, participated with the presentation and retiring of colors. A large group of students, parents and friends filled the meeting room, above. The students wrote timed essays and designed posters. A few received top honors at the district level and now will go on to state competition. OKLAHOMA SOCIETY The Tulsa and Bartlesville chapters' color guard presented colors at the opening ceremony of Revolutionary Day on the Hill, Jan. 29. On behalf of the Tulsa Chapter, Chapter President Bill Martinson distributed 500 SAR U.S. Constitution booklets to the students who attended. Revolutionary Day on the Hill is presented by two Tulsa Public Schools teachers: Dessa Weber of Kendall-Whittier and Beth Howard of Mark Twain Elementary. It is a stimulating day of educational activities celebrating a pivotal time in our nation's history. The events of the day brought to life the American Revolution to fifth-grade students of northeast Oklahoma. Participants dressed in Colonial-period clothing, met historical character interpreters, drilled with Revolutionary War soldiers, participated in "African Rhythms" and played Colonial-era games. The learning experience was enriched by bringing together these educational elements in a beautiful Colonial-style venue, Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church. Above, new Lafayette Chapter members are inducted. From left, sponsors James Glasgow, Scott Glasgow, new members Anthony Scott Manna, Anthony Sylbert Manna, DAR member Barbara Griffith and OHSSAR President Ted M. Minier. Left, OHSSAR President Ted M. Minier presented the SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal and Certificate to Barbara C. Griffith of the DAR. Archibald Willard Color Guard Commander John H. Franklin led in the combined color guard to begin the program. NCSSAR President Ken Wilson, at the podium, read the names of the Patriots of Hopewell Presbyterian Church as NCSC.A.R. President Alexandria Swaim lit the remembrance candles, while Mecklenburg host Chapter President Jay Joyce, at left, observed.