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2026 Upcoming Events
January 2026
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January 1, 2026
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes you and yours a very Happy New Year! May 2026 see all your wishes come true. |
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January 13, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Join us for fun, fellowship, and the Swearing in of our new Chapter Officers. |
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February 2026
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February 19, 2026
Presidents Day is the common name for the holiday officially designated as Washington's Birthday. As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, it was originally celebrated on Washington's actual birthday Feb. 22, 1796, the last full year of his presidency. While the holiday is still officially known as Washington's Birthday, it has become popularly known as Presidents Day, honoring both Washington & Lincoln, and all others who have served as president. It is adjusted to the 3rd Monday of February. |
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March 2026
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March 10, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 regular meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Join us for fun and fellowship. |
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March 25, 2026
Medal Of Honor Day is the common name for the holiday officially designated in 1971 by the U.S. Congress and President George H.W. Bush. The first Medals of Honor were present on March 25th, 1863. To commerorate this date and all Medal of Honor recipients, Congress declared March 25th as National Medal of Honor day. It is reserved for those who have distinguished themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity." This year was our 163rd anniversary. |
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April 2026
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April 21, 2026
Patriots Day is a civic holiday commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington & Concord. It is observed on the 3rd Monday in April in Mass. & Maine and is a public school observance day in Wisc. Observances and re–enactments of these 1st battles occur annually at "Lexington Green" in Lexington, Mass. and "The Old North Bridge" in Concord, Mass. Mounted re–enactors with state police escorts retrace the rides of Paul Revere & William Dawes, calling out warnings the whole way. |
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April 30, 2026
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes it's parent organization, a Very Happy 137th Anniversary. |
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May 2026
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May 1, 2026
Loyalty Day is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom. Formerly known as "Americanization Day", it was first observed in 1921 and was intended to counterbalance the celebration of Labour Day. This year was our 105th anniversary. |
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May 25, 2026
Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars and adjusted to the last Monday of May. |
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June 2026
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June 9, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 regular meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Join us for fun and fellowship. |
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June 14, 2026
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag, which happened by resolution of the 2nd Continental Congress on June 14 1777. Congress had previously adopted the "American Continental Army" after reaching a consensus position in the "Committee of the Whole" on June 14, 1775. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. In August 1949, an Act of Congress established the National Flag Day. This year is our 110th anniversary. |
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July 2026
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July 4, 2026
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. This day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies. In addition, various other public & private events celebrate United States history, government, and traditions. This year is our 250th anniversary. |
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September 2026
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September 8, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 regular meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Join us for fun and fellowship. |
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September 11, 2026
Patriot Day or "National Day of Service & Remembrance" is designated in memory of the 2,977 killed on Sept. 11th, 2001 by terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C, and Penn. This year is the 25th anniversary. |
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September 17, 2026
Constitution Day or Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is observed on the day in 1787 when the U.S. Constitutional Convention delegates signed the Constitution. This year is our 239th anniversary. |
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October 2026
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October 10, 2026
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution celebrates it's 5th Anniversary today.
Happy Anniversary! |
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October 19, 2026
Victory at Yorktown was accomplished after a French naval victory allowed American and French forces to trap the British army in Virginia. Gen. George Washington, led the Continental Army and delivered the final blow to the British. On October 17, 1781 the British surrendered at Yorktown and marked the end of major fighting in continental North America. The surrender ceremony took place on October 19, 1781. This year is our 245th anniversary. |
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November 2026
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November 1, 2026
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wants to wish the Sons and Daughters of the Colonial Militia, 1775-1783 a happy 5th Anniversary |
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November 10, 2026
Massing of the Colors Massing of the Colors is a patriotic ceremony held to rededicate our faith in the United States, and to present our support to the National Colors and the Servicemen and Servicewomen those Colors represent. It combines the colors and color guards of Active, Reserve and National Guard military components/units, and veteran, civic and patriotic organizations. The Society of the Massing of the Colors first held a patriotic ceremony on Armistice Day in 1922. It is now adjusted to the nearest Sunday. This year is our 104th anniversary. |
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November 10, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 regular meeting at the American Legion Post 258, 308 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Join us for fun and fellowship. |
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November 11, 2026
Veterans Day honors people who have served in the armed services and are known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11th. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day & Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world. It marks the anniversary of the end of WWI as major hostilities were formally ended at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, with the German signing of the Armistice. This year is our 108th anniversary. |
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November 26, 2026
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wants to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving Day! |
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December 2026
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December 8, 2026
At the organizational meeting on December 8th, 1896 there were men from Galveston, Austin, Dallas, Weatherford, Eagle Pass, Fort Clark, and other Texas cities. They formed the Bernardo de Galvez Chapter and selected the Honorable Ira H. Evans as the first state president. Happy 130th Anniversary Texas Society! |
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December 15, 2026
Bill of Rights Day is the commemorative day named for the collective name of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution as introduced by James Madison to the 1st U.S. Congress. These amendments restrict government power as they place limitations to serve and protect the personal rights of liberty & property.
They guarantee a number of personal freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial & other proceedings, and reserve some powers to the states and the public. This year is the 235th anniversary. |
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December 21, 2026
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution, along with thousands of other Americans, comes together to honor Wreaths Accross America. |
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December 25, 2026
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
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