Television series on the Revolutionary War

Try AHCTV web site for a nice 3 part series , The American Revolution.

The History Channel has a short series "Sons of Liberty" which began January 25th, 2015. Read a review in the "Journal of the American Revolution" blog . The website of history.com as the episodes for you online.

TURN, the series covering the Culper spy ring during the revolution will resume April 13, 2015 on AMC.

Sutler page updated

More sutlers have been added to the "Sutlers" page listed on the right column. Thought you would like to know.

Leading a community parade

September 6, 2014              City of Ramsey, MN 16th Annual Happy Days Festival        

 This shot was taken just before the Color Guard led the parade. Left to right are SAR members Craig, John and Paul then 7th PA members Gary and Kerry.

Naturalization ceremony in St. Cloud, MN

The Minnesota Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard  posted the colors at the citizenship ceremony for 84 new citizens on 23 July.  Working in conjunction with the Sarah Steeley Sibley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Guard members posted the colors at the beginning of the ceremony and following the ceremony congratulated many of the new citizens.

(St. Cloud Sun Times)

(St. Cloud Sun Times)

The D.A.R. ladies and the S.A.R. team

July 4th in Wayzata with the Children of the American Revolution

Over 1,200 people attended the event this year. Along with the S.A.R. Color Guard, the 7th PA group, several D.A.R. ladies provided living history for the people attending.

Honoring WWII and Korean War Vets.

Dave, 7th PA, mended a tent

Randy, 7th PA, explained the uniform

John and Aaron with colors

Craig and Paul explain the musket

Gary, 7th PA, explains Continental coin

Guard Commander Receives Patriot Medal

Color Guard Commander, the Honorable Paul K. Theisen was awarded the Patriot Medal by the Minnesota Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution at the February Washington Day luncheon. This is the highest award the Minnesota Chapter may present to a compatriot and is in recognition of long, faithful and outstanding service to a chapter or to the State chapter. The medal was designed by the late compatriot General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.  Theisen was recognized by the State Chapter for his creation of the Minnesota S.A.R. Color Guard in 2007 and his leadership of the Guard since inception. Under his guidance the Guard has grown in numbers and has made many appearances in the State, fostering greater public interest in our Nation's Revolutionary War background.
  Theisen is also a recipient of the Bronze Color Guard medal, and is a past State Chapter President of the S.A.R.

Photos by  compatriot Tim Harris

Remembering Jim Church (1925-2009)

James C. Church (2007)

 Jim Church and Paul Theisen created our Color Guard in 2005. Jim attended just about every color guard event until his death in 2009 and was a recipient of the SAR Bronze Color Guard Medal.

 From his Obituary:
 James C. Church 84, of Elk River, was lifted into God's holy presence on April 23, 2009, his peaceful passing witnessed by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick, Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Donna Kirkpatrick Church, son Philip (Lisa), Stillwater; daughter, Lynette Robinson (Craig), Elk River; daughter, Bobbie Church (Denis Stamaris) Seattle. Grandpa to four granddaughters, and one grandson. Also surviving, a sister, Marjory Knell, Laurel, MD. Jim was born in Wyoming, Illinois, March 1, 1925. He graduated high school in Portage,WI, 1942. As a 19 year old soldier in 1944-45 his Army Infantry Unit engaged in combat duty from Omaha Beach, rolling through France, Belgium, including the Battle of the Bulge, Holland and Germany. Married in October, 1945, discharged from the Army in 1946, he enrolled at University of Wisconsin, Madison, receiving his degree in electrical engineering in 1949. He gained experience in the aerospace industry in California, moving on to NASA Houston to become a design engineer in the development of the Apollo spacecraft and the planning for the Moon landing. Following the successful launch of the Apollo, he returned to the middle west, and adapted techniques from aerospace to the work in mining safety in Minneapolis. Jim was a loving husband and father. He was a planner and goal-setter. He consistently maintained standards of personal ethics, did not suffer fools gladly. Over his lifetime he was a diligent genealogist, discovered his link to the Scottish Clan Dunlap . He was a beekeeper, shepherd of a flock of Suffolks during the years he developed "Honeylamb Farm" near Zimmerman. He became a spinner of yarn, a maker of snowshoes for his family. His keen interest is Native American culture was extensive and respectful. Jim was a sincere patriot, honored and valued the flag under which he served. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, serving with the authentically uniformed Honor Guard. He was a member of Union Congregational Church UCC, Elk River, for many years. Other organizations he supported included the Free and Accepted Masons, American Legion , VFW, 106th Division Battle of the Bulge veterans, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Lees of Virginia, Americans of Royal Descent, the Crown of Charlemagne, Mayflower Descendants Wisconsin Chapter. Jim kept a neat desk, carried the passports on many travels, packed a bag precisely, loved dogs and Cat Donald.