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Saturday, September 12
Constitution Day Luncheon (Luncheon Meetings)
11:30 am Big Spring Country Club 5901 Dutchman’s Ln. Louisville, KY
September 12, 2026. Saturday. 11:30 am.
The Constitution Day Luncheon.
Color Guard Event. Muster at 11:00 am
Constitution Luncheon
Saturday, September 12, 2023
Big Spring Country Club
5901 Dutchman’s Ln. Louisville, KY
Registration @ 11:00 AM
Program & Lunch @ 11:30 AM
Compatriots,
The Louisville Thruston Chapter’s next meeting is the annual SAR/DAR Constitution Luncheon at Big Spring Country Club, 5901 Dutchman’s Lane, Louisville, KY 40205. The meeting this year is hosted by the John Marshall Chapter, DAR. Help support our chapter by making plans now to attend the 239th Anniversary of our Constitution. Please return the tear-off portion of this announcement with your check and mail to Treasurer Mike King as indicated below.
Menu
Tossed Salad, Chicken Florentine, Atlantic Salmon Filet, Vegetable Medley,
Parslied Roasted Red Potatoes, Rolls, Coffee, Iced Tea, Water, Cherry Pie.
Reservations - $41.00 per person
(Reservations due by September 1, 2026)
………………………………….Detach Here………………………………….
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.
Name: ………………………………………………..Phone:……………………………...
No. of Reservations @ $41.00 each ……………. Amount Enclosed ……………………
Questions? Email Mike King at mrfking001@gmail.com. Reservation deadline is September 1, 2026 |
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Sunday, September 13
Flowers of Remembrance for Group Graves from WW II (Color Guard)
2:00 pm Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
September 13, 2026. Sunday. 2 pm.
Flowers of Remembrance for Group Graves from WW II.
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
Annual ceremony to honor the military buried in ground graves from WWII.
Color Guard event. Muster at 1:15 pm
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Thursday, September 17
Naturalization Ceremony (Color Guard)
1:00 pm Location: Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
Thursday, September 17, 2026. 17th - Naturalization Ceremony.
Location: Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207. Color guard event.
Estimated time: 2:00pm. Muster at: 1:00 pm.
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Saturday, September 19
Vigil at George and Martha Washington's Tomb (Color Guard)
2:00 pm 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
September 19, 2026, 7:30 am Muster
Vigil at George and Martha Washington's Tomb, Mount Vernon.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
The guard times will be from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. The Vigil will include standing guard at George Washingtons grave with guard exchanges every 20 minute. The Market Fair will also be going on at the Market Fair grounds in front of Mt. Vernon. Plans include a follow-up at Arlington Cemetery to present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This event is a road trip. Additional information will be sent out about the ceremony with details about arrangement in July.
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Thursday, September 24
Driving Tour of Historic West Louisville (Color Guard)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Western and Baxter Cemeteries,
Thursday, September 24, 2026. Driving Tour of Historic West Louisville, 9 am to 3 pm.
This tour goes to historic grave locations downtown and in West Louisville. It includes visit to Otto Voit grave (Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Little Bighorn), Western and Baxter Cemeteries, and Fountaine Ferry Park location. Lunch will be at “The Table”. For reservations and itinerary call Mike King at 502.548.6821 or mrfking001@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, September 29
Bluegrass Honor Flight – Veterans Return (Color Guard)
8:30 pm Muhammed Ali Airport
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026. 8:30 pm. Bluegrass Honor Flight – Veterans Return.
Muhammed Ali Airport. Main hallway. Come welcome the flight of Veterans home from Washington, DC. The flight is due in at 9:30 pm.
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Thursday, October 1 through Saturday, October 3
Fall Leadership Meeting (National Event)
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202
October 1 - 3, 2026. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fall Leadership Meeting,
Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Details to be sent prior to the meetings. |
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Tuesday, October 6
The Night Before Kings Mountain Presentation (National Event)
6:00 pm Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC
October 6, 2026. Tuesday. 6:00 p.m.
The Night Before Kings Mountain Presentation
Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chester Hwy, Gaffney, SC
Presentations and displays at museum. |
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Wednesday, October 7
246th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain (National Event)
Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC
October 7, 2026.
246th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain
On this day the park will commemorate the anniversary of the battle. This program will feature a wreath laying ceremony and remarks from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Other speakers and activities will be announced at a later date. Details will be provided later.
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Saturday, October 10
Woody Williams Foundation - Legacy of Service Gala (Color Guard)
6:00 pm Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Saturday, October 10th, 2026. 6:00 pm. Woody Williams Foundation - Legacy of Service Gala. Galt House. Color Guard Event.
This dinner celebrates Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams and Gold Star Families. If interested in participating in the color guard, contact Mike King at 502.548.6821 or mrfking001@gmail.com.
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Saturday, October 17 through Monday, October 19
Yorktown Victory Weekend Historic Yorktown. (National Event)
9:00 am Victory Monument on Historic Main Street, Yorktown
October 17 – 19, 2026. Saturday to Monday.
Yorktown Victory Weekend Historic Yorktown.
Main Street, Yorktown, VA.
Saturday – Monday, times vary daily. October 17, Saturday Market Days - Victory Market 9 am to 3 pm. October 19, Monday, Yorktown Day Parade to Victory Monument on Historic Main Street. Details to be announced.
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Sunday, October 25
DAR Ceremony honoring all the Patriots buried at Cave Hill (Color Guard)
1:30 pm
October 25, 2026. Monday. 1:30 pm
DAR Ceremony honoring all the Patriots buried at Cave Hill.
Color Guard Event. More details to follow. |
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Tuesday, November 3
Chapter Board of Governors Meeting (BOG Meetings)
7:00 pm Zoom on your Computer
November 3, 2026, Tuesday, 7:00 pm. Chapter Board of Governors Meeting. Zoom Call and agenda to be sent out prior to the meeting.
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Saturday, November 7
Veterans Day Parade (Color Guard)
11:00 am NULU Neighborhood in downtown Louisville (East Market and Campbell)
Saturday, November 7th, 2026. 11 am. Veterans Day Parade.
NULU Neighborhood in downtown Louisville (East Market and Campbell). Assemble at 10:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day Parade. (Color Guard)
1:00 pm ??? More information to follow
November 11, 2026. Wednesday.
Veterans Day Parade.
More details to follow.
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Tuesday, November 24
12th President Zachary Taylor Birthday Ceremony (Color Guard)
10:00 am Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207
November 24, 2026. Tuesday. 10:00 am.
12th President Zachary Taylor Birthday Ceremony with Wreath Presentation by United States Army.
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
Special ceremony with Presidential wreath lying. Color guard event
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Saturday, December 12
Louisville Thruston Christmas Gala (Color Guard)
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
December 12, 2026. Saturday. 5:30 to 9 pm.
Louisville Thruston Christmas Gala
Details to be determined.
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Saturday, December 19
Wreaths Across America (Color Guard)
11:00 am Zachery Taylor Cemetery
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Saturday, December 19
Masonic Luncheon (Color Guard)
5:30 pm ??? More information to follow
December 19, 2026, 5:30 pm
Masonic Luncheon.
Color Guard Event. Details to follow |
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