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Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

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  • 2022 Dues and Endowment Donations

    Every fall the State Society collects annual dues from its members. We encourage as many members as possible to pay their dues payment electronically. Members save the Society mailing costs by paying the dues promptly. Dues remain the same as in previous years; the recent price increases only affect application fees. We will send out…

  • 2021 Pancake Breakfast Photos

    At long last, here is a collection of photos from the July 4th Flying Pancake Breakfast in Wayzata last summer. Many thanks to the many contributors, including the Sun Sailor, the local paper. And now, the State Society’s webmaster knows how to easily upload a lot of photos!

  • Applications Approved!

    Earlier this spring, a post discussed the time required to go through the National SAR application process. Several Minnesota SAR members have just been notified that their applications – both new members and supplementals – have been approved by the National Society. Here is how long, on average, the applications took, once National received them:…

  • Zoom: Patriot Research System

    Our next informal Minnesota SAR Zoom event will be on Thursday,September 30 at 7:00 PM. Ethan Read will give a presentation on the Patriot Research System (PRS) implemented by the National Society, SAR. The PRS contains patriot records, burials, biographies, and more. The database can be used by prospective members to help with their SAR…

  • Constitution Day Luncheon 2021

    Registration for the Luncheon is now closed. When: Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:00 am: Social time – cash bar 11:30 am: Begin business meeting 12:00 Noon: Luncheon Where: Elsie’s Restaurant (location change!) 729 Marshall Street Northeast Minneapolis, MN Parking available in their large lot south of and adjacent to the restaurant COST: $40.00 per person (tax and gratuity…

  • Obituary: Harold Mitchell, Jr.

    Minnesota SAR Life Member Harold Thomas Mitchell, Jr., of Bloomington has passed away at age 89. Here is his obituary. Born at home in 1932 to Harold and Lucy Harsin Mitchell in Louisville, KY. Born again at 13. Absent from the body and present with the Lord July 21, 2021. He married Genevieve Bess Rickman…

  • Summer 2021 Newsletter

    Here is the Summer 2021 issue of Minnesota SAR Salute, our quarterly newsletter. Members also received a copy in the mail. IMPORTANT CHANGE: The time and/or location of the Fall SAR meeting needs to be changed, since Jax Cafe is undergoing repairs. Here is a summary of the newsletter contents: Annual C.A.R. Pancake Breakfast Spring…

  • Increased Application Fees

    Effective immediately, the National Society, SAR, has increased fees for new member applications and for supplemental applications. New member fees went up by $10 or $20. Supplemental application fees went up by $40. The table below shows the revised fee schedule for Minnesota SAR, combining national and state dues and fees. Note that “additional” applications…

  • Memorial Day 2021

    On Memorial Day, two members of the Minnesota Society Color Guard, Chris Moberg and Rich Howey, performed a flag raising ceremony for Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville, Minnesota.  The flag raising opened a golf tournament that was a fundraiser for Folds of Honor, a charity that provides scholarships for the spouses and children of…

  • July 4th Wyzata Celebration

    The Captain of the State Society’s Color Guard has announced that Wyzata’s July 4th Flying Pancake Breakfast is back on the schedule! The Color Guard is one of the highlights of the event. When: Jul 4, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Wayzata Historical Society (Depot), 402 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA For…

  • Obituary: Leland “Lee” Dean Swanson

    Compatriot Leland “Lee” Dean Swanson (1932-2021) passed away on January 13, 2021, as recently shared with us by his widow, LaVerne Swanson. Lee joined the MN SAR in December of 2011 under patriot ancestor Richard Jacob, who served on the Committee of Safety in Massachusetts. Click here for his complete obituary.

  • State Zoom Forums

    Minnesota SAR has been hosting informal Zoom meetings once a month. On May 13, we had our most recent meeting (photo, left). The meeting was hosted by our State President and District Vice President General, Chris Moberg. The meeting focused on Color Guard, and Chris invited Color Guard representatives from other states in our district.…

  • Supplemental Application Progress

    SAR members can exercise their genealogical skills by constructing supplemental applications. The process can take a long time, thanks especially to COVID. No matter how impatient you get, do not contact the national office for an update. Contact the State Genealogist, if you must contact a person. But there are other ways to track the…

  • Hilgemann Places in National Contest

    Minnesota’s winner of the annual state Eagle Contest, Jerome R. Hilgemann, has placed 11th in the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution, annual Eagle Contest. Hilgemann will receive a $200 prize from the National Society as well as the $400 prize for winning the State Society contest. The award reflects achievements and leadership in…

  • Winter 2021 Newsletter

    Here is the Winter 2021 issue of Minnesota SAR Salute, our quarterly newsletter. Members will also receive a copy in the mail. Here is a summary of the contents: Minnesota Society SAR 132nd Annual Meeting American Eagle Ethan Read Awarded Meritorious Service Medal Remembering Two MNSAR Members 2021 MNSAR and Chapter Officers

  • Annual Business Meeting Teleconference

    UPDATED with agenda and meeting reports. Saturday, 16 January 2021. 1:00pm CST. The ongoing pandemic obliges the State Society to arrange the 2021 annual business meeting as an on-line teleconference. As usual, this will be a joint meeting with the state chapter of the Sons of the Revolution. The meeting is for members only. Instructions…