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Saturday, April 11
Liberty Tree Dedication (Color Guard)
Patriot Peace Memorial, 3744 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207.
April 11, 2026. Saturday. Time to be determined.
John Marshall, Fincastle, and Corn Island Chapters of the DAR with the participation of the Louisville Thruston Chapter, SAR.
Color guard event for the Continental and Blue Blazer Color Guard |
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Sunday, April 12
Honor Flight Return (Chapter Event)
8:30 pm Muhammed Ali Airport.
April 21, 2026. Tuesday. 9:15 pm.
Honor Flight Return.
Muhammed Ali Airport. Muster at 8:30 pm.
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Thursday, April 16
VAVS/CDCE Meeting for SAR Volunteers. (Event)
3:00 pm Robley Rex Med. Center (Room E005), 800 Zorn Ave, Louisville, KY.
April 16, 2026. Thursday. 3:00 pm.
Robley Rex Med. Center (Room E005), 800 Zorn Ave, Louisville, KY.
Agenda and Zoom number to be sent out prior to meeting.
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Saturday, April 18
Patriot's Day Luncheon Meeting (Luncheon Meetings)
11:30 am Big Springs CC
The Louisville Thruston Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
Invites you to the Annual
Patriots’ Day Luncheon Meeting
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Big Spring Country Club, 5901 Dutchman’s Ln., Louisville, KY 40205
Registration @ 11:30 a.m. Meeting starts @ 12 Noon
Compatriots,
Louisville Thruston Chapter’s next meeting is the Patriots’ Day Luncheon on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Big Spring Country Club. The guest speaker will be Compatriot Jerry Hubbs who’s talk is entitled “Israel Putnam, Revolutionary War General and Patriot.” The program will also include a proposed amendment to the Chapter’s Constitution and ByLaws to be presented for membership approval. Please join with us as we commemorate the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Family and friends are cordially invited.
Menu
The luncheon buffet consists of a Traditional Tossed Salad, New Red Potato Salad, Southern Fried Chicken, Fried Icelandic Cod, Vegetable Medley, Homestyle Green Beans, Peach Cobbler for Dessert, ice tea and coffee.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Registration at 11:30 a.m.
Program starts at 12 Noon
$35.00 per person
……………………….Detach Here……………………
Please make checks payable to the Louisville Thruston Chapter, KYSSAR. Detach and mail to: Mike King, 9016 Willow Springs Dr., Louisville, KY 40242, mrfking001@gmail.com
Reservation deadline is Saturday, April 11th.
Name …………………………….. Phone………………..
Organization (SAR/DAR) Other …………………………
No. of Reservations ………at $35.00 each = …………….
*Please make your reservations by April 11, 2026. |
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Sunday, April 26
Pegasus Parade. (Color Guard)
1:00 pm Staging Area: Logan Street, Louisville, KY
April 26, 2026. Saturday. 3:00 p.m.
Pegasus Parade.
Staging Area: Logan Street, Louisville, KY at 1:00 pm.
Muster at SAR Headquarters at 12:15-12:30 pm for ride to staging area.
Color guard event for the Continental and Blue Blazer Color Guard.
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Tuesday, May 5
Chapter Board of Governors Meeting (BOG Meetings)
7:00 pm Zoom on your Computer
May 5, 2026, Tuesday, 7:00 pm. Chapter Board of Governors Meeting. Zoom Call and agenda to be sent out prior to the meeting.
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Sunday, May 24
Memorial Day Service (Color Guard)
6:00 pm Veterans Park, 10707 Taylorsville Rd, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
May 24, 2026. 6:00 pm.
Memorial Day Service at Veterans Park, Jefferson, KY.
Veterans Park, 10707 Taylorsville Rd, Jeffersontown, KY 40299.
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Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Ceremony (Color Guard)
2:00 pm Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40207
May 25, 2026, Monday, 2:00 pm. Memorial Day Ceremony. Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40207. Color Guard Activity. Muster at 1:00 pm. More details to follow.
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Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Ceremony at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery (Color Guard)
2:00 pm Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
May 25, 2026. 2:00 pm.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery.
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
Memorial Day Ceremony with flag presentation by color guard, speakers, rifle salute and Taps. Color Guard muster at 1:00 pm. |
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Tuesday, June 2
Honor Flight Return (Chapter Event)
9:15 pm Muhammed Ali Airport.
June 2, 2026. Tuesday. 9:15 pm.
Honor Flight Return.
Muhammed Ali Airport. Muster at 8:30 pm.
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Saturday, June 20
Flag Day Luncheon (Color Guard)
11:30 am
June 20, 2026, Saturday, 11:30 am. Flag Day Luncheon. Color Guard Activity. Details to follow.
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Sunday, June 28
Fanfare for Freedom. (Color Guard)
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Crestwood United Methodist Church. 7214 Kavanaugh Road, Crestwood, KY 40014
June 28, 2026. Sunday. 3:00 PM - 5:00 pm.
Fanfare for Freedom.
Crestwood United Methodist Church. 7214 Kavanaugh Road, Crestwood, KY 40014
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the Louisville Chorus in a spirited afternoon of music, community, and patriotic pride. This FREE concert brings together beloved songs that honor our nation’s history, resilience, and hope for the future. Color guard event. Must muster at 2 pm.
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Saturday, July 4
4th of July Celebration (Color Guard)
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
July 4, 2026. Saturday. Times to be determined.
4th of July Celebration.
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
Multiple 4th of July Celebrations. Includes Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens, museum and Colonial displays. Color guard event for the Continental and Blue Blazer Color Guard. |
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Saturday, July 4
Reading of Declaration of Independence and Independence Day Ceremony (Color Guard)
11:00 am Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
July 4, 2026. Saturday. 11:00 am.
Reading of Declaration of Independence and Independence Day Ceremony.
Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Additional information to follow. |
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Sunday, July 5
Middletown 4th of July Celebration (Color Guard)
Wetherby Park, 11803 Old Shelbyville Rd, Middletown, KY 4024
July 5, 2026. Sunday.
Middletown 4th of July Celebration.
Wetherby Park, 11803 Old Shelbyville Rd, Middletown, KY 4024.
The event will have a patriotic flag presentation by the Sons of the American Revolution including the posting of colors, reading of the Declarations, a concert and fireworks. More details to follow. Color guard event for the Continental and Blue Blazer Color Guard.
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Tuesday, August 11
Chapter Board of Governors Meeting (BOG Meetings)
7:00 pm Zoom on your Computer
August 11, 2026, Tuesday, 7:00 pm. Chapter Board of Governors Meeting. Zoom Call and agenda to be sent out prior to the meeting |
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Friday, August 14
Battle of Blue Licks Memorial - Dinner and Reception (State Event)
5:30 pm Arlington Room, Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY 40311.
August 14, 2026. Friday. 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Battle of Blue Licks Memorial - Dinner and Reception.
Arlington Room, Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY 40311. The evening before the ceremony there is a dinner and speaker at the lodge. The event will have an RSVP email sent to make reservations and purchase dinner tickets.
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Saturday, August 15
20th Annual Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Service (State Event)
10:00 am Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311
August 15, 2026. Saturday. 10:00 a.m.
20th Annual Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Service
Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311
Color guard event for the Continental and Blue Blazer Color Guard. Muster at 8:45 am.
Additional information to be sent out |
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Saturday, September 12
Constitution Day Luncheon (Luncheon Meetings)
11:00 am Audubon Country Club
Sponsored by John Marshall DAR Chapter.
More information to follow. |
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Sunday, September 13
Flowers of Remembrance for Group Graves from WW II (Color Guard)
2:00 pm Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
September 13, 2026. Sunday. 2 pm.
Flowers of Remembrance for Group Graves from WW II.
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
Annual ceremony to honor the military buried in ground graves from WWII. Color guard event.
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Saturday, September 19
Vigil at George and Martha Washington's Tomb (Color Guard)
2:00 pm 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
September 19, 2026, 7:30 am Muster
Vigil at George and Martha Washington's Tomb, Mount Vernon.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
The guard times will be from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. The Vigil will include standing guard at George Washingtons grave with guard exchanges every 20 minute. The Market Fair will also be going on at the Market Fair grounds in front of Mt. Vernon. Plans include a follow-up at Arlington Cemetery to present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This event is a road trip. Additional information will be sent out about the ceremony with details about arrangement in July.
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Thursday, October 1 through Saturday, October 3
Fall Leadership Meeting (National Event)
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202
October 1 - 3, 2026. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fall Leadership Meeting,
Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Details to be sent prior to the meetings. |
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Tuesday, October 6
The Night Before Kings Mountain Presentation (National Event)
6:00 pm Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chester Hwy, Gaffney, SC
October 6, 2026. Tuesday. 6:00 p.m.
The Night Before Kings Mountain Presentation
Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chester Hwy, Gaffney, SC
Presentations and displays at museum. |
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Wednesday, October 7
246th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain (National Event)
Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chester Hwy, Gaffney, SC
October 7, 2026.
246th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain
On this day the park will commemorate the anniversary of the battle. This program will feature a wreath laying ceremony and remarks from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Other speakers and activities will be announced at a later date. Details will be provided later.
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