The Freedom Chapter SAR members listed below have developed topics and programs that are Historic, Patriotic, and/or Educational in nature.
Speaker: Matthew Hoffman
City: The Woodlands, TX
Availability: Weeknights and Weekends, TBD.
Advanced Notice: 4-6 weeks, depending on location.
Distance Willing to Travel: 60 miles*
Fee Req’d: None for SAR/ DAR/ CAR. For other organizations, please contact me directly. *A travel fee may be required for travel distance over 60 miles.
Topic 1: The Intolerable Congress – A Night with John Adams
Synopsis: Discussing John Adams and his role within the First Continental Congress, as well as the responses to the Intolerable Acts.
Time: 20 minutes. Can be adjusted.
Topic 2: A Night in History with John Adams, Part 2
Synopsis: Discussing John Adams and his role within the Second Continental Congress, leading up to the Declaration of Independence.
Time: 20 minutes. Can be adjusted.
Topic 3: Scottish / Irish Contributions to American Independence
Synopsis: Discussing the migration and contributions of the Scottish / Irish immigrants to American Revolutionary Independence.
Time: 20 minutes. Can be adjusted.
Topic 4: Armed Forces Day
Synopsis: Discussing the history of Armed Forces Day and its meaning.
Time: 15 minutes. Can be adjusted.
Topic 5: Flag Day
Synopsis: Discussing the history of Flag Day and its meaning.
Time: 15 minutes. Can be adjusted.
Speaker: Bill Myers
City: Spring, TX
Availability: Days, Nights, and Weekends
Advanced Notice: 2-4 weeks, depending on location
Distance Willing to Travel: 1-1/2 hour drive*
Fee Req’d: None for SAR/ DAR/ CAR. For other organizations, a donation to the Freedom Chapter SAR is appreciated. *For further travel distances, expenses are negotiable.
Topic 1: Fife and Drums in the Revolutionary War
Synopsis: Covering the applications and uses of the fife and drum as a method of command and control communications on the field and in the camp.
Time: 20 minutes. Can be adjusted.
Speaker: John Thompson
City: The Woodlands, TX
Availability: TBD
Advanced Notice: 2-4 weeks, depending on location.
Distance Willing to Travel: 4 hours drive
Fee Req’d: TBD. Travel expenses are negotiable.
Topic 1: Benjamin Franklin, the First American
Synopsis: Why did George Washington call Benjamin Franklin the First American, and why do all US military ships fly the Join Or Die flag leaving port?
Time: 20 minutes. Can be adjusted.
Topic 2: The Ride of Paul Revere
Synopsis: What did Paul Revere forget before the ride to Lexington? And what were the Several Miracles during the Ride?
Time: 20 minutes. Can be adjusted.
Topic 3: History of Iron Manufacture in Colonial America.
Synopsis: What was the GSW 1812 role of the Bourbon Furnace in Salt Lick, Kentucky, and who was Col. Tom Owings?
Time: 20 minutes. Can be adjusted.
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