Deleware Crossing Sons of The American Revolution

Drums of Freedom The Kansas Sons of the American Revolution’s
Drums of Freedom
How can we stir the fire of Patriotism in today’s young people? That was the question three SAR members discussed three years ago. All three of them from different backgrounds and belonging to two different chapters of the SAR got together one evening and discussed this very question. They tossed around many ideas and thought how fun it would be to form a Fife and Drum Corps made up of SAR members, scouts and/or area youth dressed in Colonial clothing and playing patriotic songs. That was the seed of an idea that prompted them to buy some drums, uniforms and start giving programs to schools community organizations, church groups and others on the patriotism of our founding fathers.
Dressed in The Continental Line uniform and playing period-looking drums, the Drums of Freedom was born. They look for opportunities to tell the story of our patriotic ancestors. This may take the form of a “Yankee Doodle” program for younger school children, or “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” for older youth; or – for the “older” groups – the story of “The Turtle and Battle of the Kegs” about America’s first submarine. These programs have been given to veterans groups, at SAR meetings and other civic organizations in addition to schools. They have also been invited to join with the SAR’s elite uniformed color guard on occasion to provide a drum beat for their programs or the posting of the colors at various events.
So far, they have no fife player, so if you know of someone who could help, they would love to hear from you. They are not looking for any long parades, however, as they know that would be too much for mature men of their age. Where are those kids when we need them? They are still looking for that Fife and Drum Corps to come about and hope their dream for the entity can become a reality and are asking for any help that can make this come true.

Coming Events April 16, 2012 (Monday), information regarding
chapter winners of the Rumbaugh Orations contest
should be submitted to Lyle Gibson so that information
can be prepared for our state orations contest
to be held on May 5, 2012. Please ensure your
chapter contests are held prior to April 16, 2012.
Each chapter will determine the date for their chapter’s
level Orations contest however ensure that you
have a cut off time prior to April 16, 2012
Please contact Lyle Gibson for application forms
for State and Chapter levels

5 May - BOG Meeting, Emporia, KS
6-11 July 2012 - 122nd NSSAR congress Phoenix, AZ
4 August 2012 - BOG Meeting, Emporia, KS
24-25August - SCD Annual Conference, Branson MO
28-29 Sept. - Fall Leadership Meeting, Louisville, KY
3 November 2012 –BOG Meeting, Emporia, KS