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Last Revised: 1 May 2025

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Battle of Blue Licks
Memorial Ceremony 2025

Please join the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter on 16 August, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for the commemoration of the 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks. This ceremony is to honor and remember those Patriots who fought and died in defense of their homes and families and in the process contributed to the creation the United States.



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Lee Resolution and Preamble
- Richard Henry Lee & John Adams -
(15 May 1776)

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Sunday, May 4, 2025
On this date in Revolutionary War History:

  • 1776 - Rhode Island, the colony founded by the most radical religious dissenters from the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony, became the first North American colony to renounce its allegiance to the British monarch George III.


  • 1779 - American Lt. Colonel John Laurens and a 150 man detachment of the North Carolina Light Infantry were sent to retrieve the Patriot rear guard before the British cut them off at the Coosawhatchie River in South Carolina. When they encountered the British, Laurens positioned his troops in a bad location. The British fired long range artillery at the Patriots, who were unable to retaliate. Laurens was shot in the arm and his horse was killed by artillery fragments. As Laurens was sent back for medical attention, he told Captain Richard Shubrick to maintain their position. However, after Laurens left the scene, Shubrick ordered the Patriots to withdraw. Shubrick knew that if they stayed at their original position, the entire detachment would be captured. With many of the soldiers wounded, the Americans fell back to the Tullifinny River, about two miles to the east.

    • Shelby County Proclamation
    30 April
    Sons of the American Revolution Day

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    Shelby County Judge Executive Dan R. Ison, proclaimed 30 April as Sons of the American Revolution Day in recognition of the 135th anniversary of the founding of the SAR. Chapter representatives were presented with a copy of the proclamation at the Shelby County Fiscal Court on 2 April, 2024.

    City of Prospect Proclamation
    18 December
    Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Day

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    The City of Prospect's Mayor Farnlsey recently declared 18 December, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Day. At a recent city council meeting members of the chapter were presented with a copy of the declaration.

    Patriot Grave Marking

    Patriot Grave Markings

    If you know of the grave of a Patriot who served in the American Revolution and are interested in having the grave marked, we can help. (Learn More)

    		Education Programs

    Education Programs

    Interested in having a presentation on colonial America, the founding of our country, or the American Revolution? We have several programs to choose from.
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    		Historic Events

    Historic Events

    Do you have an upcoming historic event? We can provide replicas of historic items and interpreters in colonial clothing. (Learn More)

    		Patriotic Events

    Patriotic Events

    Planning an event celebrating the United States or the men and women who have served our country? We can offer services to support your event. (Learn More)

    		Youth Activities

    Youth Awards & Contests

    Do you know of a youth or youth group interested in the promotion of the United States and its history? There are several awards and contests for which they may qualify. (Learn More)

    For further information you may contact:
    Jon Canine, Chapter Registrar
    Governor Isaac Shelby S. A. R. Chapter
    or you may choose a contact near you from
    NSSAR's State Contacts.

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