The Omaha Chapter is on Facebook!

by | Oct 30, 2018 | Omaha Chapter

If you are on Facebook, look for Omaha SAR and like and follow our new Chapter page.  We will be posting articles about Revolutionary War Patriots, battles, and other general Revolutionary Era information, photos and posts on the happenings of our Chapter at meetings and other events, as well as other items that may be of interest and relevant to the Omaha SAR.

Like and follow the page and invite others to like and follow the page.  Help us get our voice out there in the social media community!!

Omaha Compatriot Honored

by | Oct 13, 2018 | Nebraska Society

At our Omaha Chapter meeting on 9 Oct 2018, Compatriot David Kentsmith was honored for his service to the SAR.

Chapter President, Tom Upton, presented David with a certificate from National for his service as Vice President General for the North Central District, which includes Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota, for which he served from 2017-2018.  He was also presented with a certificate and pin for his service as our Past State President, from 2016-2017.

Congratulations Compatriot Kentsmith, and thank you, from all of the membership, for your service and dedication to the SAR!

Omaha Chapter – October Program

by | Oct 13, 2018 | Omaha Chapter

Our program for October was delivered by Lorraine Jeffus, Past President of Questers International.

Her program covered the history of The Questers organization which was founded in 1944 in Ft. Washington, PA.  Their mission is to educate by research and the study of antiques, be it antique items, landmarks, or architecture.  Their National organization gives grants to their chapters to help with restoration projects that the chapters take on.  One of the projects in the Omaha area that received a grant was the restoration of a stained glass window within the Joslyn Castle.  They have also sponsored a fellowship that helped to restore the tent that General George Washington used during the Revolutionary War.  That tent is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, PA.

It was a very interesting program, and a great organization to learn about.  If you are into antiques and want to learn more, check out The Questers online.