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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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Halifax Resolves
- Fourth Provincial Congress, North Carolina -
(12 April 1776)

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
On this date in Revolutionary War History:

  • 1776 - In a bill signed by John Hancock, the Continental Congress issued "Instructions to the Commanders of Private Ships or vessels of War, which shall have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal", authorizing them to capture British Vessels and Cargoes. Letters of Marque and Reprisal were the official documents by which 18th century governments commissioned private commercial ships, known as privateers, to act on their behalf by attacking ships carrying the flags of enemy nations. Any goods captured by the privateer were divided between the ship's owner and the government that had issued the letter. Congress informed the American privateers that, "YOU may, by Force of Arms, attack, subdue, and take all Ships and other Vessels belonging to the Inhabitants of Great Britain, on the high seas, or between high water and low water Marks, except Ships and Vessels bringing Persons who intend to settle and reside in the United Colonies, or bringing Arms, Ammunition or Warlike Stores to the said Colonies, for the Use of such Inhabitants thereof as are Friends to the American Cause, which you shall suffer to pass unmolested, the Commanders thereof permitting a peaceable Search, and giving satisfactory Information of the Contents of the Ladings, and Destinations of the Voyages."


  • 1776 - The Harvard College conferred an honorary degree upon American General George Washington, who accepted it the same day (probably at his Cambridge headquarters in Craigie House). This was after Washington's Continental Army had forced the British to leave Boston in March. This was the only degree Washington ever received.

    • 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
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