Come Celebrate with us in 2025!
See you at the new venue Hilton Garden Inn, Independence Feb 21 and 22, 2025
Come Celebrate with us in 2025!
See you at the new venue Hilton Garden Inn, Independence Feb 21 and 22, 2025
Come help the Sons of the American Revolution as they host a celebration of our first President's 293rd birthday. The Sons of the American Revolution invite members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Children of the American Revolution and the general public to come together with them to listen to our speaker and make presentations honoring members of our community.
Come early, at 11:00 am, and enjoy bidding on one, or several, of the Gift Baskets in the Silent Auction and visit with our guests and honorees
During the Program after you have enjoyed a nice lunch, you can take part in fellowship with friends.
Mary Sanchez is a national syndicated columnist with Tribune Content Agency and a familiar face and voice in Kansas City media.
Sanchez’s contributions include time as the senior reporter for Kansas City PBS and a metro columnist for The Kansas City Star, member of the Star’s editorial board, in addition to her years spent reporting on race, class, criminal justice and educational issues.
She’s a frequent moderator for important civic conversations hosted by American Public Square (APS), also serving on the organization’s board. APS seeks to build community through civil, fact-based discourse.
Sanchez is a mentor with Report for America, pairing with early career journalists as they enter the profession and has written columns for the Poynter Institute, helping others to report deeper and with nuance on issues of race, ethnicity, immigration, and culture wars, especially within politics.
Sanchez is a native of Kansas City and has also lived in Mexico, the country of her father’s birth.
The celebration meal always includes the traditional Cherry Pie. See our menu for this year's celebration.
Come dance, party and socialize with George and Martha Washington
on Friday, Feb. 21 evening. This is a new event for this year. Come as your are or in period dress.
You will have fun! Learn More.
MEDAL OF APPRECIATION
It is for a good cause..
L-R front/back: Stephen Sullins MO, Bill Marshall KS Commander. Row 2 – Dennis Nelson KS, Allen Dillavou KS, Robert Grover MO/KS, Allen Martin KS, Dewey Fry KS, John Forbes KS. Row 3 – Kirk Rush KS, Peter Reynolds MO, Jeffrey Winters KS, Clay Shropshire KS, Mark Parks MO. Row 4 – Ivan Stull MO, Michael Hahn MO, and Bobbie Hulse SCD VP General. (Not pictured: J. Michael Robertson MO, John Stewart MO, and Roy Hutchinson MO
Kansas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Bryan Wampler President
Consider being a Co-Sponsor, partnering with the Planning Committee at one of four partnership levels listed below.
Partnering up with the GWBC will help to keep our overall costs low for the second year in a row.
Your contribution will be prominently recognized on our website, on our Facebook page, in the event program and from the podium.
The Kansas Society was formed on March 31st, 1892 with sixty charter members. The membership, which has included past state governors, reside in many communities across the state. There are 14 chapters across the state of Kansas.
The Missouri Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was incorporated April 23, 1889. Past members include President Harry S Truman. There are 16 local chapters in the state.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with a deeply rich history while also being truly relevant in today’s world. More than 1,000,000 women have joined the organization since it was founded over 125 years ago. They became members to honor their heritage as well as make a difference in their communities across the country and the world. Learn more about the amazing history of the DAR and what members are doing today to continue that legacy.
The Sons of the American Revolution was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. SAR is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and promoting education to our future generations. As one of the largest male societies in the country, SAR boasts tens of thousands of active members in over 550 chapters across the United States and internationally. Any male 18 years or older-regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background-who can prove blood lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership.
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, founded in 1895, is the oldest patriotic youth organization in our country. Membership is open to descendants of patriots of the American Revolution.
Members gain valuable leadership experience in conducting meetings, following parliamentary procedures and standard protocol, serving as delegates and speaking before groups at local, state and national conferences. The responsibility and privilege of selecting officers helps members gain an understanding of the democratic process.
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