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2026 Worthington chapter DAR Tree dedication

April 24, 2026 As part of the nationwide America 250 celebrations, the Worthington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a ‘Liberty Tree’ dedication held at East Granville Road Park in Worthington, OH.
A White Oak—a species native to Ohio—was planted as a ‘Liberty Tree’ to commemorate the sacrifices of Revolutionary War Patriots who fought for America’s independence.

Attending were Sue Funk, Regent, Worthington Chapter DAR; Worthington Chapter members: Judy Goodykoontz, Marcia Boucher, 1st Vice Regent, Linda Akkari; Kevin T Donahue, Camp Charlotte Chapter, SAR; Carl Speckman, Benjamin Franklin Chapter, SAR; Joyce Brand, Worthington Chapter DAR

Sue Funk, Regent, Worthington Chapter DAR; Worthington Chapter members: Judy Goodykoontz, Marcia Boucher, 1st Vice Regent, Linda Akkari; Kevin T Donahue, Camp Charlotte Chapter, SAR; Carl Speckman, Benjamin Franklin Chapter, SAR; Joyce Brand, Worthington Chapter DAR
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2026 Spring Board on Management meeting and Conference

This years Spring meeting was held April 24th through the 26th at the Sauder Village and Campgrounds in Archbold OH. The members of Camp Charlotte were in attendance to be a part of this very important event as the election of new OHSSAR officers was to take place and the election Ohio’s next candidate for Vice President General. There were many awards and honors given to all those who work hard to help promote the mission of the Sons of the American Revolution. Even the ladies who helped were honored for there work with in the SAR. Thanks to Tony Robinson and others for the photo submissions

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2026 Westfall 250th event Extravaganza

April 23 the members of Camp Charlotte SAR and the Pickaway Plains DAR were invited to a 250th Celebration event held at the Westfall elementary school. The event was well attended by many of the students, parents and faculty of the school. there were many questions on the items the members of the SAR brought in and educated those on what is was to live during the period of the revolutionary war. There were listed approx. 400 RSVP and the number of kids that came in to see and learn was truly special.

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2026 Washington Courthouse Grave marking event and Pomeroy sign dedication

April 19th Camp Charlotte Chapter SAR with the assistance of the Hocking Valley chapter , Centennial Chapter, Arthur St. Clair Chapter and 1st Vice President OHSSAR Doug Pettit attended the Grave Marking of George Rupert the grave located in the Sugar Creek Baptist Cemetery in Washington Court house is located on a little hill over looking state route 35 this is an old cemetery with many headstone weathered by many years of the various seasons. The weather was bright and sunny but the wind was pretty blustery making temperatures feel quite chilly. The 8th PA regiment was nearby and decided to help out with some of the ceremonies which for a Re-enacting group added a nice touch to the event. This event also was a dedication of one of many Pomeroy Foundation signs that will be placed across Ohio marking cemeteries that have Patriots from the American Revolution.

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2026 Swope-Cole Family Cemetery Grave Marking

April 16th The OHSSAR and DAR were ask to give a grave marking ceremony to a patriot who it buried at the Swope-Cole cemetery near Amanda Ohio. The cemetery is cared for by Professor Scott Barr and is in the process of being reconditioned after years of neglect. Members of the SAR chapters Hocking Valley, Camp Charlotte and Benjamin Franklin with members from the DAR chapters Pickaway Plains and Elizabeth Sherman Reese were all in attendance. The weather was very blustery put plenty of sunshine. Afterwards we were invited to a picnic down in the old walnut grove.

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2026 Granville Daffodil Show

April 11 Members of the OHSSAR were asked to attend the Granville Garden Clubs 250th celebration Daffodil Show. This is held each year but because of the 250th birthday coming up the organizers thought it would be nice to have some members from both the SAR and DAR in attendance to add to the theme. The weather was very nice for the event at the Bryn Du mansion. The local newspaper The reporting Project was on hand interviewing many and taking various Photos of the activities going on around the property .

Members of local Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution chapters pose with Nancy Hall in front of her exhibit. (Front row, left to right: Nancy Hall, Janet Gummere, Donna Anderson, Jean Schmelzer, and Connie Murphy. Back row, left to right: Alan Gummere, Steve Murphy, Max Demp, and Tom Hankins.)​ Credit: Margo Ellis

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2026 Westerville elementary 250th event

On April 9th in our on-going dedication to the SAR Youth education learning, members of the OHSSAR chapters The Hocking Valley and Camp Charlotte were invited to give a little presentation on Colonial living at the Westerville Elementary school. Members Kevin T. Donahue Camp Charlotte, Tom Hankins Hocking Valley, Bob Hill Hocking Valley and Max Demp Camp Charlotte provide a number of items of interest and knowledge from the period of the American Revolution all the kids were from various 4th grade classes and were pleasantly entertained with what we brought to share.

Describing the difference in uniforms

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2026 Camp Charlotte Chapter SAR awards banquet

February 21 2026 Camp Charlotte held their first ever Awards banquet at the Crown Hill Golf course honoring many with awards in the local community. Award of Medal of Heroism, Emergency Medical Services and many others were handed out with certificates of appreciation given to many that have helped the Camp Charlotte chapter in the past to promote the work of the SAR. Chapter President Kevin Driesbach was the host of honor for the event. A special surprise was given by Chapter member Tony Holbrook on a gavel that was made with 7 pieces of wood from various American revolutionary locations and presented to President Driesbach. Wood from all over were use to embellish the gavel even the original Logan Elm tree from which Chief Logan gave his instrumental speech and wood from the cabin at Point Pleasant are a part of this instrument.

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2026 Benjamin Franklin George Washington Birthday Celebration.

February 21 2026 The Benjamin Franklin SAR chapter held the annual celebration of our first president George Washington. This year was a very good group with an approximately 122 individuals show up the party. Entertainment was been handled by the Heritage FIFE and DRUM corp. Members of the Camp Charlotte and Benjamin Franklin chapters provided under the direction of State Color Guard Commander Color participated in the color guard duties and opening ceremonies.