🗓️ July 8, 1775 John Dickinson presents the Olive Branch Petition—an appeal for peace. ✌🏻 Meanwhile, Major Benjamin Tupper raids Boston Neck, striking a blow for liberty. Two men. One date. Peace and patriot fire intertwine. 🇺🇸 #OTD #RevWar #JohnDickinson #BenjaminTupper

The patriots have landed! 🇺🇸 The Virginia Society SAR touches down in Connecticut—ready to march through history at the National Society SAR Headquarters 135th Annual Congress this week. #SARCongress2025

National SAR compatriots gather to honor those fallen during the Battle of Groton Heights with a memorial bench dedication and wreath laying youtube.com/shorts/M64H469… #SARCongress #SARCongress2025 #America250

In the spirit of 1776, the 135th Annual SAR Congress commences. Where resolutions meet revolutions. Which Founding Father would you want as a delegate at the Congress? facebook.com/share/p/1HB23C…

Wow—history washed ashore 🌊 A 14-year-old in Scotland found a 250-year-old shipwreck from the American Revolution! Turns out it was the HMS Hind, later the Earl of Chatham 🇬🇧⚓ Full story via Smithsonian Magazine smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-b… #shipwreck #RevWar

📜 From Ink to Action – July 30, 1775 Behind every musket stood a mindset: freedom is worth the risk. The summer of '75 overflowed with pamphlets, petitions, and plans. Today we salute thinkers, writers, and organizers who laid liberty’s intellectual foundation. #OTD #America250

🧵1. July 31, 1775 — Still No Action on Dorchester Heights? “Washington’s war council rejected occupying Dorchester Heights today. Strategic high ground? Nah, let’s wait. 🤦‍♂️ Meanwhile, British cannons still pointed at Boston. #RevWar #SiegeOfBoston

Patriot Spotlight: Shenandoah County Virginia - Revolutionary War veteran Anthony Sonner timesgazette.com/2025/07/30/rev… via Times-Gazette

📜 OTD–August 1, 1775 | Virginia Rising As the 3rd Virginia Convention convened in Henrico Parish Church, delegates took bold steps toward independence. They authorized a two-regiment army, appointed Patrick Henry as commander-in-chief, and established the VA Committee of Safety.

🇺🇸 August 4, 1790 – August 4, 2025 Today we salute 235 years of unwavering service by the United States Coast Guard—America’s maritime guardians. Born as the Revenue Marine, the Coast Guard has evolved into a force of rescue, protection, and honor. #USCoastGuard #SemperParatus

Ms. Lillian Foos' award-winning oration on John Paul Jones. In Aug 1779, Congress demanded full independence. In Aug 1782, the last shots of the Revolution rang out. And in between, #JohnPaulJones made #history on the high seas. youtu.be/lsT8eMOaBM8?si… #SAREducation #scholarship

🕵️‍♂️🌍 From #Virginia to Downton Abbey—SAR roots run deep and wide! PG Michael J. Elston just welcomed Lord Carnarvon to the SAR family at Highclere Castle. 🇺🇸👑 Your next member might be across the pond—or across the street. History connects us all. Go find them❗️ #HighclereCastle

#OTD 🇺🇸 Aug 9, 1775: HMS Falcon chased 2 American schooners into Gloucester, MA. Locals fired from shore, forcing the British to retreat—losing both ships, 2 barges & 35 men. American victory, powered by patriots. 💥🛶 #RevWar #OTD #Gloucester

📅 Don’t forget to register for the Virginia SAR Semi-Annual Meeting! Join compatriots from across the Commonwealth to celebrate history, service, and community. Details: Virginia SAR Calendar #SAR2025 #VirginiaSAR

🏅 Celebrating Good Citizenship and Heroism in our communities—Virginia SAR honors those who exemplify service and patriotism. Nominate a local hero today! #Heroes #CommunityService virginiasar.org/good-citizensh…

When diplomacy fails, fisticuffs prevail. On August 11, 1775, Admiral Graves and Commissioner Hallowell settled a hay dispute the old-fashioned way—in the streets of Boston. 🤜🤛. #RevolutionaryDrama #HistoryBrawl 🥊🇬🇧 #OTD Two British officials. When words failed, fists flew.

6 years ago this week, history was made. The Nansemond Indian Patriots Chapter became the first SAR chapter named for an Indigenous Nation. Their ancestors fought for freedom—now their stories inspire a new generation. Nansemond Indian Nation #IndigenousHistory virginiasar.org/nansemond-indi…

"🎶 All you need is...liberty! Virginia patriots were singing freedom long before the Fab Four. Which The Beatles The Beatles song best fits the Revolution?"