Sons of the American Revolution - Pittsburgh Chapter

Our chapter has been awarded the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution America 250 Silver Streamer in recognition of strong member engagement in the Lafayette 250 commemoration event!

The America 250 Streamer program recognizes SAR and partner organizations for participation in America 250-related activities. Awards are based on the highest level of participation achieved in any single event during the year:

* Bronze Streamer – 10% member participation
* Silver Streamer – 25% member participation
* Gold Streamer – 50% member participation

Streamers may be re-earned annually, with stars added for continued achievement in subsequent years.

This award reflects our chapter’s commitment to active participation in the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence through events such as Lafayette 250.

More details on the program can be found here: SAR America 250 Program Form:https://www.sar.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/250th-Anniversary-Form.pdf

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Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Thursday, July 2nd for our annual Americana Concert centered around American music in tribute to our military personnel and veterans! 🪖🫡

The concert is from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, and doors will open at 5:45 PM.

The concert is FREE to attend, though registration is required! Visit the PSO's website at https://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/production/105480/americana-concert or call the PSO Box Office at 412-392-4900 to reserve your seat(s) now! 🇺🇸

We would like to thank our 2026 Second Quarter Meeting speaker Dr. Peter J. Keim of the National Flag Foundation. Dr. Keim shared his incredible knowledge and passion for the history of our nation’s flag, reminding us that the flag represents not only our past, but the ideals and sacrifices that continue to shape our country.

We are grateful to Dr. Keim for sharing his expertise and helping us honor the symbol that represents the freedoms and history we strive to preserve.

Thank you to all who joined us for a memorable Flag Day celebration filled with patriotism, fellowship, and appreciation for our nation’s heritage.

Photos courtesy of SAR member Sid Moore.

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We had a wonderful 2026 Second Quarter Meeting yesterday. Happy Flag Day and America250PA, friends.

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution member and our color guard commander, John Carroll, leads the Cadet Corps Color Guard at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh.

Did you know that there is a crypt underneath the United States Naval Academy Chapel dedicated to a revolutionary war patriot?

Beneath the magnificent Chapel in Annapolis rests the Crypt of John Paul Jones, one of the most celebrated naval heroes of the American Revolution and a founding father of the U.S. Navy.

Dedicated in 1913, the crypt is a fitting tribute to the man who famously declared, “I have not yet begun to fight!” The awe-inspiring 21-ton marble sarcophagus is supported by bronze dolphins and adorned with cast bronze sea plants and the names of Jones’s historic ships, symbolizing his enduring legacy at sea.

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One of the most iconic images of the American Revolution is The Spirit of ’76, painted by Archibald MacNeal Willard in 1875 to commemorate the nation’s centennial. The painting depicts three Revolutionary-era patriots—a fifer, a drummer, and a flag bearer—marching resolutely through the smoke of battle. Though one is wounded and another appears advanced in age, they continue forward, symbolizing the determination, sacrifice, and unity that carried the American cause through its darkest hours. The tattered flag they carry reminds us that the freedoms we enjoy today were won at a great cost.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary through initiatives such as America250 and America250PA, The Spirit of ’76 serves as a powerful reminder that our nation’s story is not merely about events of the past, but about the enduring ideals of liberty, service, and civic responsibility. The same spirit that inspired those Revolutionary patriots continues to challenge each generation to preserve our freedoms, honor the sacrifices of those who came before us, and contribute to the ongoing American experiment in self-government. As we remember the past 250 years, the painting invites us to reflect not only on where we have been as a nation, but also on the role each of us plays in shaping America’s next 250 years.