Connecticut SAR tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1 2009-06-22T13:44:54Z The news blog of the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution. Movable Type Pro 4.261 REPORT - Bunker Hill and Norwich 350 tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.59 2009-06-22T13:42:33Z 2009-06-22T13:44:54Z Dear Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, For the 13th year now, members have participated in the annual ceremonies commemorating the First Major Battle of the American Revolution, Bunker Hill. Wreaths were placed, and once again the Connecticut Line fired... Dear Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, For the 13th year now, members have participated in the annual ceremonies commemorating the First Major Battle of the American Revolution, Bunker Hill. Wreaths were placed, and once again the Connecticut Line fired the three volley musket salute in honor of the Heroes of Bunker Hill. HUZZAH!!! I would like to thank the following members for participating: Wayne Bickley Geoffrey Colby Dan Dudley Lee Gerlander Todd Gerlander Randy Gerlander Bob Lasprogato Russell Wirtalla Jim Witham Richard Wright This past weekend we set up a small camp, including the Liberty Pole, and day tripped the Norwich 350th Anniversary Encampment, because of the wet weather. I would like to thank the following members for participating: George Crede Bruce Cunard Lee Gerlander Todd Gerlander Randy Gerlander Mike Juhase Tom Smith Russell Wirtalla Our next events are the Independence Day Parade in Columbia, CT on the 4th of July; and then the 230th Anniversary Battle of Norwalk encampment/reenactment on July 10-12, and Bruce will command a Detachment on the 10th at Fort Griswold during Riverfest. More details soon, Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry, Todd L. Gerlander Colonel Commanding Press Release tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.58 2009-05-27T20:47:29Z 2009-05-27T20:52:05Z Organizational Background: The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Formed in 1889, The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is dedicated to remembering the lives and sacrifices of the patriots of the American Revolution.... Organizational Background: The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Formed in 1889, The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is dedicated to remembering the lives and sacrifices of the patriots of the American Revolution. Its 600 members from throughout the United States have traced their ancestry to Connecticut patriots who gave service for American Independence. Three Museums Associated with Connecticut’s Revolutionary War History The Society owns and manages The War Office in Lebanon, Connecticut, and the two schoolhouses (in East Haddam and New London) in which Nathan Hale, Connecticut’s State Hero, taught school before enlisting in the revolutionary cause. Nathan Hale: Spy and Hero The son of a deacon, Nathan Hale was born in Coventry, Connecticut, in 1755, one of 12 children. He entered Yale College at 14 and, upon graduation in 1773, secured a teaching position in East Haddam. He taught in East Haddam for six months and then New London, at its Union Grammar School, for 16 months. Click here to read the entire press release]]> Town of Wallingford Rededication to the Birthplace of Lyman Hall tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.57 2009-05-27T15:37:08Z 2009-06-03T13:19:36Z Dear Compatriots, A great dedication to signer Lyman Hall was made possible by the restoration of the site of Hall's birthplace and childhood home by Boy Scout Troop 4 Chris Farrell for his Eagle Scout project. CTSSAR Wadsworth Branch... Dear Compatriots, A great dedication to signer Lyman Hall was made possible by the restoration of the site of Hall's birthplace and childhood home by Boy Scout Troop 4 Chris Farrell for his Eagle Scout project. CTSSAR Wadsworth Branch members William Bone, his Uncle Charles Lewis and Damien Cregeau were joined by Bill's wife, Kathy (DAR), and Damien's wife, Pamela Hall, at the Lyman Hall Monument Dedication. Also in attendance were several ladies from the DAR, the president of the CTSCAR, Wallingford's Mayor Dickinson, the Wallingford Historical Society, a member of the Wallingford Town Council, and other residents and Boy Scouts . The dedication, which took place on Saturday, May 23rd at the site of Lyman Hall's birthplace and childhood home in Wallingford, CT, celebrated the life of Hall, who as a representative of Georgia, was a signer of The Declaration of Independence. I believe it was Mayor Dickinson who made the excellent point that Lyman's roots as a New Englander formed the basis for his willingness to risk his reputation and life in signing The Declaration. Patriotically, Damien Cregeau President, Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth Branch, CTSSAR -------------- The Town of Wallingford held a rededication ceremony of the Lyman Hall Monument on May 23, 2009. Boy Scout Troop 4 (St . Paul's Church) recently landscaped the existing monument area. Some of the new improvements include a brick walkway, sign, shrubs and a bench. They also painted the flagpole and wrought iron fence. This project was part of Chris Farrell’s Eagle Project. The monument is located directly across from Pat Wall Field (next to 355 South Elm Street) in Wallingford.
More information about the event.]]> Nathan Hale Branch CTSSAR at work tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.56 2009-05-27T15:23:43Z 2009-05-27T15:31:44Z Photo by a member of the Nathan Hale branch Photos from the ceremony organized by the Capt. Nathan Hale Branch of the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution were published in The New London Day's May...
Photo by a member of the Nathan Hale branch Photos from the ceremony organized by the Capt. Nathan Hale Branch of the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution were published in The New London Day's May 24, 2009 edition by Tim Cook: See the photos ]]> Patriot John Nolton in the News tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.55 2009-05-27T15:04:29Z 2009-05-27T15:32:43Z Chairman, Revolutionary War Graves Committee: With thanks to Mr. Peter Marteka of the Hartford Courant, the following information and attached article are submitted for addition to the SAR Graves Register. Patriot: ROLLO, John Nolton Died: 20 Mar 1777, age 26... Read the full article from the May 24, 2009 edition of The Hartford Courant Bruce C. Lyon, LtCol, USMC (Ret) CTSSAR Treasurer NSSAR #148842 Willington, CT ]]> Congratulations and HUZZAH!!! tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.54 2009-05-01T13:15:19Z 2009-05-01T13:16:28Z Dear Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, Last night, members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR attended the St. Patrick's Day Parade Awards Dinner in New Haven, CT. As you know, we, the SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, won FIRST... patplaque.JPG

Dear Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, Last night, members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR attended the St. Patrick's Day Parade Awards Dinner in New Haven, CT. As you know, we, the SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, won FIRST PLACE, BEST REENACTMENT UNIT, in the 2009 New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade. I have attached a photo of the Award. Hopefully, someday we can appropriately display the award along with our other awards, etc. I would like to thank the following members for attending the Dinner (in uniform): (We received a lot of nice comments about the uniforms.) Lee Gerlander Todd Gerlander Randy Gerlander Michael Juhase Tom Smith John Towle Russell Wirtalla Bonnie Burke I would also like to congratulate the following members of the 11th Regiment of Connecticut Militia (Detachment) of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR. At today's General Israel Putnam Branch #4 - CTSSAR Annual Meeting the following members were presented SAR Bronze Color Guard medals for their service to the Branch and State Color Guard: Wayne Bickley George Crede Michael Juhase Stephen Marshall Travis Marshall Congratulations and HUZZAH!!! ]]> Connecticut Line CTSSAR - REPORT - Patriot's Day Parades tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.53 2009-04-23T13:53:22Z 2009-04-23T13:55:01Z

Dear Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, I would like to thank the 19 members who came out and marched with the Connecticut Line CTSSAR in the parades yesterday commemorating PATRIOT'S DAY in Concord and Lexington. I would also like... Dear Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, I would like to thank the 19 members who came out and marched with the Connecticut Line CTSSAR in the parades yesterday commemorating PATRIOT'S DAY in Concord and Lexington. I would also like to give a HUZZAH!!! to all the members, particularly those who were on the road as early as 3:30 AM in order to make these parades yesterday. We looked sharp! Well Done!!! It is GREAT to see the SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION active marching in BOTH parades commemorating the start of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Although no Connecticut militia actually took park in the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. In the days immediately following, Four Thousand Connecticut Militia did respond to the LEXINGTON ALARM, and "marched for the relief of Boston". It was in one of these eyewitness accounts, a letter written in Wethersfield, Connecticut on April 23, 1775 that reads, "We are all in motion here, and equipt from the Town yesterday, one hundred young men, who cheerfully offered their service, twenty-days provision and sixty-four rounds per man. They are well armed and in high spirits. My brother has gone with them and others of the first property. Our neighboring towns are all arming and moving. Men of the first character shoulder their arms and march off for the field of action. We shall by night have several thousands from this Colony on their march . . . . . We fix on our Standards and Drums the Colony Arms, with the motto "Qui Transtulit Sustinet", round it in letters of gold, which we construe thus; 'God, who transplanted us hither, will support us.'" Once again . . . Connecticut answered the call and helped to commemorate those men who "Nob'ly Dared to be Free". Huzzah!!! Wayne Bickley Geoffrey Colby Dan Dudley Lee Gerlander Todd Gerlander Randy Gerlander Howard Greene Dylan Greene Bob Lasprogato Harry Orcutt Bob Rivard Fred Rivard John Towle Allan Van Wert Russell Wirtalla Richard Wright Bonnie Burke Liisa Colby Gina Gerhard Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry, Todd L. Gerlander Colonel Commanding Thank You For Your Participation! tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.52 2009-04-16T18:14:14Z 2009-04-16T18:15:36Z Dear Compatriot Members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, I would like to thank the following members for participating in the BIG 3(2) last Saturday. The weather was terrible! The Bedford Parade was fine, but we marched the Meriam's Corner parade... Dear Compatriot Members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, I would like to thank the following members for participating in the BIG 3(2) last Saturday. The weather was terrible! The Bedford Parade was fine, but we marched the Meriam's Corner parade in the rain, wind and cold. I made the decision not to march in the 3rd parade in Lincoln because I did not want everyone getting sick, and missing the upcoming Patriot's Day Parades in Concord and Lexington next Monday. Wayne Bickley - Putnam Geoffrey Colby - Putnam Dan Dudley - Putnam Lee Gerlander - Putnam Todd Gerlander - Putnam Randy Gerlander - Putnam Bob Rivard - Huntington Fred Rivard - Huntington John Towle - Putnam Russell Wirtalla - Putnam Richard Wright - Putnam Bonnie Burke - Camp-Follower Gina Gerhard - Camp-Follower Huzzah!!! 3/30 Update tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.51 2009-03-30T13:32:55Z 2009-03-30T13:33:49Z Dear Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, I would like to thank the members who participated in the 235th Anniversary Boston Tea Party reenactment yesterday in Boston. We had a good turnout of members. I have attached several photos below,... ]]> St. Patrick's Day Parade - Report tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.50 2009-03-23T16:46:08Z 2009-03-23T16:46:34Z Dear Compatriot Members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, I received a phone call this morning from Major Mike Juhase that WE, the SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION won FIRST PLACE as BEST reenactment unit in the St. Patrick's Day Parade... Dear Compatriot Members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, I received a phone call this morning from Major Mike Juhase that WE, the SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION won FIRST PLACE as BEST reenactment unit in the St. Patrick's Day Parade yesterday. HUZZAH!!! Everyone knows that their are a lot of units in this parade, and it is Connecticut's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. The news was posted in this morning's New Haven Register. The Connecticut Line had a GREAT day marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Haven, Connecticut yesterday. 20 members came out to march! I would like to thank the following members for attending: Wayne Bickley - Putnam Mike Chuckta - Putnam Geoffrey Colby - Putnam Damien Cregeau - Wadsworth Bruce Cunard - Hale Lee Gerlander - Putnam Todd Gerlander - Putnam Randy Gerlander - Putnam Mike Juhase - Putnam Jim Klaneski - Wolcott Bob Lasprogato - Sherman Bob Rivard - Huntington Jim Rothgeb - Hale Tom Smith - Hale John Towle - Putnam Russell Wirtalla - Putnam Bonnie Burke - Camp-Follower Liisa Colby - Camp-Follower Christine Coutant - Camp-Follower Pam Hall - Camp-Follower GREAT Show!!! A lot of compliments from the public. HUZZAH!!! Upcoming Events: Saturday, March 28, 2009 - Musket Safety Course (contact me to sign up) Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Reenactor Tag Sale, Lebanon, CT. Saturday, April 11, 2009 - The BIG 3 - Parades at Bedford, Concord, Lincoln, MA. Saturday, April 18, 2009 - CTSSAR Patriot's Day Meeting, Hamden, CT. Monday, April 20, 2009 - (2)Patriot's Day Parades, Concord & Lexington, MA. MORE details to follow . . . Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry, Todd L. Gerlander Colonel Commanding February 7, 2009 Minutes tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.49 2009-03-23T16:42:49Z 2009-03-23T16:45:26Z A quick thank you goes out to everyone for attending the February 7th meeting. We had 35 in attendance, good show! Please see the photo above. For those of you who could not attend, the 2009 Connecticut Line Field... A quick thank you goes out to everyone for attending the February 7th meeting. We had 35 in attendance, good show! Please see the photo above. For those of you who could not attend, the 2009 Connecticut Line Field Officers are: Colonel: Todd Gerlander Lieutenant-Colonel: Russell Wirtalla Major: Michael Juhase Aide-de-Camp: Bruce Cunard THE CONNECTICUT LINE Living History/Color Guard Unit of the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 2009 Annual Meeting/Luncheon J. Timothy's Tavern, Plainville, Connecticut Saturday, February 7, 2009 In Honor of General George Washington's Birthday Members Attending: 35 Russ Wirtalla - (Putnam) Stephen Messier - (Putnam) Cece Messier - (Camp-Follower) George Crede - (Putnam) Barbara Crede - (Camp-Follower) Lee Gerlander - (Putnam) Todd Gerlander - (Putnam) Randy Gerlander - (Putnam) Mike Juhase - (Putnam) John Towle - (Putnam) Bonnie Burke - (Camp-Follower) Stephen Shaw - (Wadsworth) Geoffrey Colby - (Putnam) Robert Carroon - (Wadsworth) Wayne Bickley - (Putnam) Robert Rivard - (Huntington) Frederick Rivard - (Huntington) James Rothgeb - (Hale) Bob Lasprogato - (Sherman) Dan Dudley - (Putnam) Tina Clegg - (Camp-Follower) Paul Everett - (Wolcott) Richard Wright - (Putnam) Gina Gerhard - (Camp-Follower) Bruce Cunard - (Hale) Dan Davis - (Hale) James Klaneski - (Wolcott) Clark Selnau - (Wolcott) Damien Cregeau - (Wadsworth) Pamela Hall - (Camp-Follower) Howard Greene - (Putnam) Russell Cashman - (Wolcott) Allan Van Wert - (Putnam) Thomas Smith - (Hale) Michael Chuckta - (Putnam) Meeting Called to Order at 11:05 AM. Invocation: Rev. Robert G. Carroon Pledge of Allegience: Major Michael A. Juhase Introductions and opinions, review, etc., on events of the 2008 Campaign. News: Colonel Gerlander mentioned the upcoming Musket Safety class in Wilmington, MA. ALL firing Connecticut Line members MUST take a Musket Safety Class. 12:00 PM - Lunch Rev. Paul Everett discussed Wolcott's involvement in a Living History Museum in New York. Stephen Shaw gave a report on activities at the CTSSAR properties, and the upcoming opportunities for Color Guard participation. Awards: Connecticut Line certificates were presented for the following: Camp-Follower of the Year Award: Bonnie Burke Quiet Man of the Year Award: George J. Crede 11th Regiment Connecticut Militia - General Israel Putnam Branch #4 - CTSSAR Traveler of the Year Award: Robert F. Lasprogato 9th Regiment Connecticut Militia - Roger Sherman Branch #5 - CTSSAR Detachment Membership Award: Webb's Seventh Connecticut Regiment - Captain Nathan Hale Branch #6 - CTSSAR Detachment Captain of the Year Award: Captain Bruce T. Cunard, Webb's Seventh Connecticut Regiment - Captain Nathan Hale Branch #6 - CTSSAR Detachment of the Year Award: 11th Regiment Connecticut Militia - General Israel Putnam Branch #4 - CTSSAR 2009 Campaign Calender: The following events were discussed and approved by the membership. Saturday, February 7, 2009 - Connecticut Line Annual Meeting, Plainville, CT. Sunday, March 15, 2009 - St. Patrick's Day Parade, New Haven, CT. Saturday, March 28, 2009 - MA Council Musket Safety Course, Wilmington, MA. Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Reenactor Tag Sale, Lebanon, CT. Saturday, April 11, 2009 - The BIG 3, Parades @ Bedford, Concord, Lincoln, MA. Monday, April 20, 2009 - Patriot's Day Parades @ Concord & Lexington, MA. Friday, June 5, 2009 - School Day at the Schoolhouse, East Haddam, CT. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 234th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775), Bunker Hill Day, Bunker Hill Monument, Charlestown, MA. June 18-21, 2009 - Norwich 350th Anniversary Encampment, Norwichtown Green, Norwich, CT. Saturday, July 4, 2009 - Independence Day Parade, Columbia, CT. Sunday, July 5, 2009 ? - 230th Anniversary of the Battle of West River (July 5, 1779), Defender's Monument, West Haven, CT (tentative date) Saturday, July 11-12, 2009 - 230th Anniversary of the Battle of Norwalk, Norwalk, CT. Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Thames River Fireworks, Fort Griswold, Groton, CT. Sunday, September 6, 2009 - 228th Anniversary of the Battle of Groton Heights, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton, CT. September 12-13, 2009 - 3rd Annual Connecticut Line Grand Encampment (2nd Saturday), Wadsworth Stables, Lebanon, CT. October 3-4, 2009 - Stark's Muster, Fort at No. 4, Charlestown, NH. Sunday, November 8, 2009 - Salute to Veterans, Veterans Day Parade, Hartford, CT. Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 236th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, Boston, MA. Additional 2009 events at CTSSAR Properties; War Office, Lebanon, CT. (LE) - Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, East Haddam, CT. (EH) - Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, New London, CT. (NL). Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - Spring Food Stroll, NL Schoolhouse. Saturday, June 13, 2009 - EH, LE, NL - CT Open House Day & 2nd Saturday. Saturday, July 11, 2009 - LE 2nd Saturday. Saturday, September 12, 2009 - LE 2nd Saturday. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - Fall Food Stroll, NL Schoolhouse. Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Lights in Song, Santa in the Schoolhouse, NL Sunday, December 6, 2009 - Tree Lighting, LE. Colonel Gerlander called on Sergeant Michael Chuckta to talk about the Battle of West River in West Haven, Connecticut (July 5, 1779). Election of 2009 Field Officers: The following officers were unanimously elected: Colonel: Todd L. Gerlander Lieutenant-Colonel: Russell W. Wirtalla Major: Michael A. Juhase * Captain Bruce T. Cunard by General Order will serve as Aide-de-Camp at Connecticut Line events during the 2009 Campaign. Benediction: Rev. Robert G. Carroon Meeting Adjourned: 2:20 PM ]]> Bunker Hill Burials Located tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2009:/blog//1.48 2009-03-12T17:27:51Z 2009-07-01T19:09:39Z A curator from Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia has collaborated with a Charlestown historian to determine the site where one or two dozen British soldiers were buried. They wish to use ground-penetrating radar to inspect a number of sites stretching down... www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/03/08/bunker_hill_dead_may_lie_under_gardens/?s_campaign=8315.]]> Nathan Hale Schoolhouse in The News tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2008:/blog//1.46 2008-11-24T12:49:53Z 2008-11-26T12:51:24Z Compatriots, For those who didn't see the news last night. http://www.wfsb.com/video/18054456/index.html Patriotically, Stephen P. Shaw 1st VP, Technologies Manager, Property Steward, Etc Connecticut, Sons of the American Revolution www.ConnecticutSAR.org... http://www.wfsb.com/video/18054456/index.html Patriotically, Stephen P. Shaw 1st VP, Technologies Manager, Property Steward, Etc Connecticut, Sons of the American Revolution www.ConnecticutSAR.org ]]> Moving Day for Nathan Hale tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2008:/blog//1.45 2008-11-23T12:40:00Z 2008-11-26T12:49:06Z Compatriots, What a great day to move out all of the contents of the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse in New London. Nice and sunny but in the twenties with lots of wind. We go it done in so little time because... Click Here to view article Thank you so much to the following: Bob Herel John Kendall Fred Rivard Stephen Shaw Thomas Smith Tyler Smith Cadets: Garrett Borrosh Nicholas Giancola Michael Gordon Sven Johnson Lelea Littlefield Matthew Malacaria Sean Newmeyer Erin Nolan Jarrod Owens Jacob Scritchfield Joshua Scritchfield Jay Shiney Stephen Spotty Christopher Wall I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. Patriotically, Stephen P. Shaw 1st VP, Technologies Manager, Property Steward, Etc Connecticut, Sons of the American Revolution www.ConnecticutSAR.org]]> Veterans Day Parade 2008 tag:www.connecticutsar.org,2008:/blog//1.44 2008-11-02T14:44:49Z 2008-11-16T14:50:14Z Compatriots of the Connecticut Line, Just wanted to report on todays VETERANS DAY PARADE in Hartford, Connecticut. It was a Great day! We had a good showing and great weather. I would like to thank the following members for participating... 01) Wayne Bickley - Putnam 02) George Crede - Putnam 03) Damien Cregeau - Wadsworth 04) Bruce Cunard - Hale 05) Lee Gerlander - Putnam 06) Todd Gerlander - Putnam 07) Randy Gerlander - Putnam 08) Bill Hayes - Putnam 09) Mike Juhase - at Large 10) Bob Lasprogato - Sherman 11) Stephen Marshall - Putnam 12) Bob Rivard - Huntington 13) Fred Rivard - Huntington 14) Jim Rothgeb - Hale 15) Russell Wirtalla - Putnam 16) Pamela Cregeau - Camp-Follower Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry, Todd L. Gerlander Colonel Commanding]]>