Welcome to the website of the Gold Country Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
The annual Americanism Poster Contest for Fifth Grade students has announced the new theme for this school year!
The 2023-24 Topic is
“The Boston Tea Party”
December 16, 2023 is the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Students are asked to make a poster about this important protest leading up to the American Revolution.
You can find more information on our Poster Contest Page.
Our June Chapter Meeting is Saturday. Join us at Mel’s Diner in Auburn at 8:30 AM. Rod Beidler will lead a special discussion on the U.S. Flag!
Our March Chapter Meeting is Saturday. This is the Poster Contest Judging Meeting. All members and their families/guests are encouraged to attend. We have the top three posters at each school. This is a key program for the Chapter. Come see what our youth have learned about the Revolution and the Adams Family, Samuel, John and Abigail.
Our August Chapter Meeting is Saturday. Dave Gilliard will be giving a report on the British Open/Scotland Experience. Ron Barker will be delivering the America 250 Minute.
There is no chapter meeting in June or July. Instead, join the Gold Country Chapter Color Guard in the 2022 Nevada City Independence Day Parade!
Our May Chapter Meeting is Saturday. Chapter President Dave Gilliard will speak about the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and what the SAR is doing to prepare. SAR members are invited to attend the Armed Forces Day celebration in Grass Valley from 11-4 after our meeting!
Join us Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 AM for our annual Poster Contest Judging Meeting. We will be meeting at the Placer County Board of Supervisors chambers at 175 Fulweiler Ave (near Library) in Auburn. This event serves as our monthly meeting!