The Patrick Henry Chapter Blog

Veterans Day Parade

Compatriots and friends of the SAR, DAR, and CAR, Members of the Patrick Henry, Alexander Hamilton, and William Hightower chapters of the Sons of the American… Continue Reading »

Nathan Hale

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" were the last words of 21-year-old American patriot Nathan Hale, who… Continue Reading »

BOM and Raffle - We need your help!

Now is the time for all good Compatriots to come to the aid of their Chapter! The 2016 Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution October… Continue Reading »

Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Ceremony

Compatriots and Friends, Yesterday members of the Ft. Worth, Georgetown, Austin, and San Antonio chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution along with our friends… Continue Reading »

Constitution Week Luncheon

Good Morning Compatriots: Registration for the Constitution Week Luncheon is about to close.  The deadline is today September 6th. Seating is limited so don’t delay!  The… Continue Reading »

VA Donations Wanted

Compatriots and Friends of the Patrick Henry Chapter SAR, We are requesting that you generously donate any magazines, books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles that you no… Continue Reading »

President's Sword Delivered!

Compatriots and Friends of the Patrick Henry Chapter, Our President Elect Jim Clements delivered the President's Sword to our chapter President Wayne Courreges during our chapter… Continue Reading »

TXSSAR Raffle Tickets Go on Sale Today!

To purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of these beautiful items please use our paypal link and in the comments of your purchase… Continue Reading »

Patrick Henry Chapter "President's Campfire"

July is a time of celebration for our nation.  We celebrate our independence on the fourth of July every year commemorating the adoption of the… Continue Reading »

Pictures from 4th of July Celebrations

Compatriots, I've just posted new pictures from our 4th of July celebrations at the Dell Diamond and Allendale parades.  You can tell by the looks on the… Continue Reading »

Jeff Wise Promoted!

Compatriots, please help me congratulate Jeff Wise, our chapter Color Guard Commander as he has been promoted to Captain.  Captain Wise has been a driving force… Continue Reading »

Texas Boys at commander in chiefs guard quarters at Valley Forge

Compatriots Past Chapter President John Knox, Past Chapter President Henry Shoenfelt and Current Chapter President Wayne Courreges standing in front of George Washington’s Commander-in-Chiefs Guard… Continue Reading »

A Note from Texas Senator Ted Cruz

Flag Day Today!

Be sure you fly your flag today. June 14 is Flag Day, the day we celebrate the Birthday of the Stars and Stripes. On June 14,… Continue Reading »

Memorial Day Ceremony 2016

Photos Courtesy of Tom Walton Thank you for turning out in force Monday at our annual Memorial Day Service at the Texas State Cemetery. Although we started with… Continue Reading »

Patrick Henry Chapter President’s Campfire

As Sons of the American Revolution, we know there is a lot of good in this world, but we are made aware daily of the… Continue Reading »

Armed Forces Day

May 17th Armed Forces Day On May 17, 1952, the New York Times ran an article reminding readers of Armed Forces Day, observed that year while American… Continue Reading »

Good Citizen Medal Awarded

From left to right: Wayne Courreges, Maj Mai Lee Eskelund, and Jim Clements.  At the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce Birdies for Business golf tournament Wayne Courreges and… Continue Reading »

How the D.C. Got in Washington, D.C.

  How the D.C. Got in Washington, D.C. In 1790, a year after George Washington took office as president, Congress authorized him to find a site along… Continue Reading »

Hear Ye! : George Washington Quells Possible Military Overthrow of Congress

March 15, 1783: George Washington Quells Possible Military Overthrow of Congress Imagine what would happen today if Congress was unable to provide the money to pay… Continue Reading »