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2027 Upcoming Events
January 2027
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January 1, 2027
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes you and yours a very Happy New Year! May 2027 see all your wishes come true. |
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SAT 9 2027 |
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January 9, 2027
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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TUE
12 2027 |
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January 12, 2027 @ 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 2027
MON 15 2027 |
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February 15, 2027
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 2027
TUE 9 2027 |
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March 9, 2027 @ 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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THU 25 2027 |
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March 25, 2027
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 160th anniversary. |
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April 2027
MON
19 2027 |
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April 19, 2027
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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TUE 30 2027 |
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April 30, 2027
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes it's parent organization, a Very Happy 138th Anniversary. |
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May 2027
SAT 1 2027 |
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May 1, 2027
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 103rd anniversary. |
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MON
31 2027 |
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May 31, 2027
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 2027
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08 2027 |
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June 08, 2027 @ 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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MON 14 2027 |
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June 14, 2027
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 75th anniversary. |
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July 2027
SUN 4 2027 |
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July 4, 2027
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 248th anniversary. |
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WED
09 2027 |
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July 09 - 13, 2027
The 137th Annual Congress of the Sons of American Revolution will be held at the New Orleans Marriott located at 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, New Orleans, LA.
See Ya There! |
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September 2027
TUE 14 2027 |
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September 14, 2027 @ 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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SAT 11 2027 |
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September 11, 2027
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 23rd anniversary. |
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FRI 17 2027 |
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September 17, 2027
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 240th anniversary. |
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October 2027
SUN 10 2027 |
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October 10, 2027
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution celebrates it's 6TH Anniversary today.
Happy Anniversary! |
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TUE 19 2027 |
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October 19, 2027
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 246th anniversary. |
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November 2027
MON 1 2027 |
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November 1, 2027
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 6th Anniversary |
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SUN 14 2027 |
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November 14, 2027
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 106th anniversary. |
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THU 11 2027 |
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November 11, 2027
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 109th anniversary. |
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TUE 12 2027 |
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November 12, 2027 @ 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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THU 25 2027 |
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November 25, 2027
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 2027
SUN 8 2027 |
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December 8, 2027
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 131st Anniversary Texas Society! |
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WED 15 2027 |
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December 15, 2027
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 236th anniversary. |
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SAT 25 2027 |
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December 25, 2027
The Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69, Texas Sons of the American Revolution wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
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