Today, the Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution joins communities across our state and nation in observing Memorial Day. On this solemn and meaningful day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States of America. Their sacrifice secured and preserved the freedoms we continue […]
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DAR of Michigan, Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR), Michigan Society of Children of the American Revolution (MSCAR) and the Michigan Sons of the Revolution held a wreath laying event honoring George Washington and America’s 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Lansing as
The Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) hosted state youth contest award winners and their families during their annual meeting in Lansing and are thrilled to announce the categories each contest represented and the winners. These winners will be entered into the national competition hosted by the National Society Sons of the American
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As we welcome 2026, the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) extends warm wishes for a happy, healthy, and meaningful New Year to our members, chapters, partners, and friends across the state. This year carries special significance for every patriot who cares about our shared American story: 2026 marks the 250th
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The Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) has a full and meaningful slate of events planned for 2026—from board meetings and commemorations of our Patriot ancestors to a major America 250th signature event and a statewide PBS broadcast. Below is an overview of what’s coming so you can plan your calendars
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Today, the Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) honors all United States veterans—past and present—whose service has safeguarded the freedoms first won by our Patriot ancestors. Veterans Day traces its origins to the armistice that ended the fighting in World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th
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On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 3 p.m., the Colonel Joseph B. Westnedge Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will hold a moving Patriot Plaque Dedication at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. The ceremony will honor Thomas Campbell, also recorded as Camel—a man born into slavery who went on
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The Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR) is proud to announce the upcoming dedication of a historical plaque in honor of American Revolutionary War Patriot Jean Baptiste Hamelin. The public is warmly invited to attend this significant event, which will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM at
On behalf of the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR), we extend our warmest wishes to all our compatriots, families, and communities for a joyful and meaningful Independence Day. Today, we celebrate 249 years since our Founding Fathers boldly declared the birth of a new nation—a nation built on the ideals
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The Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MISSAR), in proud partnership with the New Mexico Society SAR (NMSSAR) and the NSSAR George Washington Endowment Fund, invites you to a Patriot Plaque Dedication Ceremony honoring three Revolutionary War veterans whose legacy shaped the early history of Michigan. Join us this Sunday, June 22,
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