Sons of the American Revolution - Clearwater Chapter

06/14/2026

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the design of the first "stars and stripes" American flag.

Today is recognized as Flag Day - fly your Stars and Stripes!

06/10/2026

On May 26, 2026, Assanali Ashimov was presented with certificates and monetary awards as the winner of the Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest for the Clearwater Chapter and the second place winner of the Florida Society contest. The Florida Society Ladies Auxiliary also provided Assanali with a certificate and monetary award for taking second place in the state competition. Assanali is an 8th grade student at Farnell Middle School in Tampa, FL.

Pictured (l to r) are Clearwater Chapter President Dwight McEntire, Assanali Ashimov, his mother, Mrs. Ardak Sadykova and Compatriot Art Hays.

06/07/2026

On April 17, 2026, the Clearwater Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) dedicated a Liberty Tree and plaque at the Veterans Plaza in Crest Lake Park in Clearwater, Florida. This ceremony was in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of America.

Clearwater City Manager Jennifer Poirrier was the guest speaker at the dedication. City Council member Mike Mannino was in attendance, as well as Matthew Anderson, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, who was involved in the Liberty Tree project at Crest Lake Park.

SAR Compatriot and National Trustee, Col. Rob Moore, USAF (Ret.) read the Liberty Tree plaque after it was unveiled. Members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution were present, as well as their families and friends.

Chapter President Col. Dwight McEntire, USAF (Ret.) said the historical significance of the Liberty Tree is that it was a major symbol of resistance where colonists often gathered by designated trees to sow the seeds of revolution and freedom. Such trees came to symbolize American liberty. British troops and Loyalists cut down the famous Boston Liberty Tree in August 1775 during the Siege of Boston.

04/17/2026

LIBERTY TREE DEDICATED IN CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

On April 17, 2026, the Clearwater Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) dedicated a Liberty Tree and plaque at the Veterans Plaza in Crest Lake Park in Clearwater. This ceremony was in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of America.

Clearwater City Manager Jennifer Poirrier was the guest speaker at the dedication. City Council member Mike Mannino was in attendance, as well as Matthew Anderson, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, who was involved in the Liberty Tree project at Crest Lake Park.

SAR Compatriot and National Trustee, Col. Rob Moore, USAF (Ret.) read the Liberty Tree plaque after it was unveiled. Members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution were present, as well as their families and friends.

Chapter President Col. Dwight McEntire, USAF (Ret.) said the historical significance of the Liberty Tree is that it was a major symbol of resistance where colonists often gathered by designated trees to sow the seeds of revolution and freedom. Such trees came to symbolize American liberty. British troops and Loyalists cut down the famous Boston Liberty Tree in August 1775 during the Siege of Boston.

The dedication of this Liberty Tree at Veterans Plaza in Clearwater serves as a living tribute to our founding fathers and all veterans and as an inspiration for future generations.

04/03/2026

03/11/2026

Before there was a nation, there was a revolution. 🇺🇸

As America turns 250, the Figures of the American Revolution Forever® stamps honor 25 leaders and unsung heroes who made independence possible. 🎆

03/11/2026

On this day in 1779, Congress established the United States Army Corps to help design and build facilities for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

03/10/2026

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3/10 Today in Florida History from the Florida Historical Society!

1783 – The final naval battle of the American Revolutionary War occurred off the coast of Cape Canaveral on this date. Two ships of the Continental Navy—the USS Alliance (1778 frigate) commanded by John Barry and the Duc de Lauzun commanded by Captain John Green—were sailing north from Havana carrying 72,000 Spanish silver dollars intended to support the Continental Army in Philadelphia. Three British ships sighted the vessels, and the 28-gun frigate HMS Sybil (Royal Navy frigate), commanded by James Vashon, pursued them. After the Sybil exchanged fire with the slower Duc de Lauzun, Barry turned the larger Alliance back toward the British ship. Waiting until the vessels were close alongside, he delivered a powerful broadside that badly damaged the Sybil, forcing it to withdraw from the fight. The engagement lasted less than an hour, after which the American ships continued their voyage north and successfully carried the much-needed funds to support the Revolutionary cause.

03/05/2026

On this day in 1770, British soldiers opened fire on a mob of colonists in Boston in what later became known as the Boston Massacre. Five colonists were killed after the crowd hurled snowballs, ice, and clubs in protest at the soldiers.