Louisville Thruston Chapter SAR
Welcome to the website of the Louisville Thruston Chapter, Kentucky Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Our chapter was first organized in 1960 and is the largest in the state comprised of over 300 members. All members are lineal descendants of a Patriot who either fought for independence during the Revolutionary War or provided material aid for the American cause. If you are interested in membership, please contact our chapter’s Registrar shown on the Officer’s page. Our chapter is growing, but we need you!
While you are here, be sure and read our chapter president’s message on the President’s Page and browse through the other tabs shown in the left-hand margin. We have several programs to support the young people in our community. If you are a young person in school, be sure and check out the tab on Youth Contests. The chapter’s color guard organization, the first in the Kentucky Society, participates in a wide range of patriotic activities throughout the year dressed in their authentic Continental Line uniforms and militia-style outfits. Most of these activities are open to the public, and we encourage everyone to attend.
If you are already a member, you can visit the Members and Login section by entering your username and password. There you will find a complete roster of chapter members, along with current and past issues of the newsletter, the chapter’s Constitution and By-Laws, and various reports from past meetings. The chapter’s online newsletter, The Long Rifleman, is published monthly and contains not only chapter news but articles covering events and personalities from the American Revolution as well as other periods of our nation’s history.
If you are interested in history and the founding of this great nation, you have come to the right place!
Color Guard Events
Veterans Day Parade
1:00 pm ??? More information to follow November 11, 2026. Wednesday. Veterans Day Parade. More details to follow.
12th President Zachary Taylor Birthday Ceremony
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207
12th President Zachary Taylor Birthday Ceremony with Wreath Presentation by United States Army. Special ceremony with Presidential wreath laying. Color guard event
Chapter Meetings
Louisville Thruston Christmas Gala
Wildwood Country Club 5000 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40291
Compatriots and Friends …..
Celebrate the joy of the season and join us for an evening of fun, great food, and joyful company at the annual Louisville Thruston Chapter Christmas holiday party!
Registration & Cash Bar @ 6:30 p.m. - Festivities start @ 7:00 p.m. Reservations are $49.00 per person (Please confirm by December 4th)
Dinner buffet consists of Turkey and Dressing, Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce, Glazed Baby Carrots roasted in honey and brown sugar, Twice-Baked Potato w/ bacon, green onion, sour cream, cheddar, Garden Tossed Salad, Rolls w/ Butter, Cake for dessert, Water, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Soda.
Program will include the Chapter’s Oration Contest winner, Kate Jarboe, pinning of new members and other recognitions, music, and a special guest from the North Pole.
Door prizes will be raffled during the evening.
Holiday/Festive Attire
Please make checks payable to the Louisville Thruston Chapter, KYSSAR. Detach and mail to Mike King, 9016 Willow Springs Dr., Louisville, KY 40242, (502) 548-6821, mrfking001@gmail.com
Reservation deadline is Friday, December 4, 2026.
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