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16 SAR MAGAZINE The 126th Annual National Congress B oston. The name reminds most of us of the earliest struggles of our nation to become free. Many of the most important sites of the American Revolution are in and around Boston. Whether it is visiting the battlefields of Lexington and Concord or stopping to walk through the home and library of the Adams family in nearby Quincy, we could spend a week in Boston and still not see everything. This year's Congress will begin on Saturday, July 9, with a battlefield tour of Lexington and Concord. That evening the Massachusetts Society will host a reception for the attendees. Sunday begins with the Color Guard Breakfast and Rumbaugh Orations eliminations, and then we move to the Old South Church for the Memorial Service. This church is one of the oldest in the city and where Benjamin Franklin was baptized. Samuel Adams, William Dawes and Thomas Prince and their families were all members of the congregation. Following the service, the ladies will retire to the upstairs rooms for the First Lady's Tea and the men will return to the hotel for meetings. Sunday evening is the finals for the Rumbaugh Orations. The Congress officially opens Monday morning. The Youth Awards Luncheon is at noon. The afternoon is a continuation of Congress and for some, a chance to enjoy a reception at the New England Historical Genealogy Center. The culmination of the evening is the Minuteman Ceremony and Awards recognition of the winners from the state societies and chapters. Tuesday morning brings us to the district breakfasts and another session of Congress. The ladies will be enjoying their luncheon at the Boston Public Library. We will finish the day with balloting for any contested races. Tuesday evening is the President General's Banquet and our guest speaker this year is Dr. Peter S. Onuf, a leading scholar on Thomas Jefferson and the early American Republic. Wednesday marks the end of Congress and a tour to visit both the Museum of Fine Arts and the Adams National Park for the late morning and early afternoon. That evening, the Installation Banquet and George Washington Ring Ceremony will bring Congress to a close. Where to stay: The Westin Copley is the hotel for the Congress. When making reservations make sure you ask for the SAR rate. The phone number for reservations is 1-866- 716-8108. The room rate for July 9-13 is $199 plus tax. Parking at the hotel is valet only and $53 per night. More information will be posted on the Congress website at http://congress.sar.org . Boston Beware: The SAR Congress Is Coming, the SAR Congress Is Coming!! Saturday, July 9, through Wednesday, July 13