Texas SAR
Sons of the American Revolution Patriotism, Education, History

9:00am event; 8:15am show time

George Washington Birthday Parade
This is a National CG event

Laredo, TX

David Hamaker
dhamaker@yahoo.com or 936-522-6018

My suggestion for a good muster location would be:
The Courtyard Marriott
2410 Santa Ursula Avenue
Laredo, TX 78040
It is right on the parade route!

10:30am event; 10:00am show time

George Washington Birthday Luncheon
This is a National CG event

Chateau Bellevue
708 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701

Shiidon Hawley
Shiidon@gmail.com or 512-919-6188

If you are able to help set up flags, please come at 9:30.

10:00am - 4:00pm event; Fifteen minutes prior to shift show time

DAR 250th Community Event featureing TXDAR American Revolution Exhibit
This is a Chapter CG event

Center for Government and Civic Service
1218 West Ave Bldg 3000,
Austin, TX 78701

Shiidon Hawley
Shiidon@gmail.com or 512-919-6188

We will be serving as an honor guard/uniformed presence at the event in three shifts:  10:00 to 12:00, 12:00 to 2:00, and 2:00 to 4:00.

10:00am event; 9:00am show time

DAR State Conference
This is a State CG event

Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport
2334 N International Pkwy
DFW Airport, TX

David Hamaker or Bill Sekel
dhamaker@yahoo.com or 936-522-6018

We will present the colors for the Naturalization Ceremony at 10am, man a table for recruitment 1-3pm, and present the colors for the opening ceremony for the meeting.

8:00am event; 7:45am show time

Medal of Honor Pilgrimage Massing of Colors
This is a National CG event

Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX

Frank Kebelman
kebelman@gmail.com or 210-760-9275

We will meet in the front parking lot.  This event will be for color guard members and DAR members who will either have colonial attire or wear a dark dress and perhaps a head veil or mantilla-like cover, but if your spouse would like to attend that is fine.

10:00am event; 8:00am show time

Medal of Honor Parade
This is a National CG event

Gainesville, TX

Bill Sekel
firstsgtusmcret@yahoo.com or 830-992-5619

Muskets allowed but must pass safety inspection.  Additional information such as muster point will be put out as soon as it is available.

1:00pm event; 12:00pm show time

Patriot Grave Marking of Abel Allison Lewis
This is a Chapter CG event

Chapel Hill Cemetery
5369 State Highway 21 E
San Augustine, TX 75972

Bill Sekel
firstsgtusmcret@yahoo.com or 830-992-5619

We are on the program so this will count towards the Patriot Grave Marking Medal.

1:30-4:00pm event; 12:45am show time

July 4th Gala
This is a National CG event

Texas Rangers Golf Club
701 Brown Blvd
Arlington, TX 76011

Dan Hamilton
maverick73@swbell.net or 817-703-1356

 

9:30am event; 8:30am show time

Audie Murphy Parade
This is a State CG event

Farmersville, TX

Bill Sekel
firstsgtusmcret@yahoo.com or 830-992-5619

Muskets allowed but must pass safety inspection.  More information like muster point will be passed when available.

all day event; 12:00pm show time

NHRA Fall 2026 Nationals
This is a Chapter CG event

Texas Motorplex
7500 W Hwy 287
Ennis, TX 75119

Larry Kollie
aklol1915@gmail.com or 972-903-9037

The Ellis County CG chapter, #70 will be participating in the ESPN televised opening ceremony of the fall 2026 NHRA Nationals.  All TX state CG are invited to participate.  Please confirm your participation to me by September 30, 2026.  Additional information regarding parking and admittance will be provided as it becomes available.  If you are considering attending and planning an overnight stay in Ennis or Waxahachie, book your room now as they will fill up fast if not already.  The event actually runs from Thursday -Sunday.