Sons of the American Revolution: Fox Valley Chapter

08/25/2026

08/21/2026

Descendant Grave Markings - Sunday August 23rd at 11am and 1pm

These will be SAR grave marking dedications for Patriot children who moved to Dekalb County. There will be descendant family members of these Patriots attending. We will have members of the General John Stark Chapter, NSDAR and Dekalb Historical Society assisting with the ceremony. Please consider attending if you can.

11am - Oak Mound Cemetery 13657 Chicago Rd Somonauk, IL dedicated to Wells A. Fay

1pm - Elmwood Cemetery 901 S Cross St Sycamore, IL dedicated to Zachariah Wood

08/18/2026

Descendants of Patriots who fought in the Revolution settled early Illinois and especially in Dekalb County. We will have speakers talking about their impact in early Illinois. This Sunday, August 23rd, the Fox Valley Chapter, Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will dedicate markers at the graves of some of these Patriot children and grandchildren with the assistance of members of the General John Stark Chapter, NSDAR. We will have a dedication in Somomauk at 11am followed by one in Sycamore at 1pm. Please see the image flyer for details. We hope to see you there.

08/10/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring the Storrs Family — Children of Revolutionary War Patriots 🇺🇸

On Sunday, August 9, a special grave marking ceremony was held at Seward Mound Cemetery in Minooka, Illinois, honoring members of the Storrs family and recognizing their heritage as children of Patriots of the American Revolution.

The ceremony was sponsored by the Amos Kendall Chapter DAR and General John Stark Chapter DAR, led by Regents Heather Neissner and Donna Willrett. DAR and SAR markers were dedicated at the gravesites, permanently recognizing the Storrs family’s connection to those who served the cause of American independence.

The ceremony was honored to have a Color Guard from SSS Salvagers Ship 1926, Three Fires Council of the Three Fires Council, which opened the ceremony with the presentation of the colors and concluded the event by retiring the colors. Their participation added a meaningful sense of patriotism and reverence to the occasion.

Representing the Illinois Society Sons of the American Revolution was State Secretary Matt Clark. Marty Callahan, President of the Fox Valley Chapter SAR, participated in the ceremony and assisted with attaching the bronze SAR marker to the headstone.

Fox Valley Chapter SAR was also represented by Compatriots Dennis Boyd and Gary Biolchini, along with Gary’s wife, Cheryl, and Kit, a fourth grader and the youngest member of the Fox Valley Chapter. Having multiple generations participate was especially fitting as we honored the descendants of America’s Revolutionary War Patriots.

The ceremony was made even more meaningful by the attendance of Storrs descendants, including two family members who had the honor of unveiling the markers recognizing their relatives. The Mayor of Minooka also joined more than 20 attendees for this special commemoration.

Grave marking ceremonies like this preserve more than names and dates—they connect today’s generations with the Patriots and families whose service and sacrifice helped establish our nation. As we commemorate America 250, we are proud to work together to ensure these stories and legacies are remembered for generations to come. 🇺🇸

08/09/2026

At the Storrs descendants’ grave marking ceremony today, Compatriot Kit White was presented with his Silver America 250 medal. Kit held the Betsy Ross flag during the ceremony. He attended the ceremony with his Mom, Jeanne and was congratulated by Fox Valley members President Marty Callahan, Secretary Matt Clark, Compatriots Dennis Boyd, Gary Biolchini and his wife Cheryl. Kit, currently a 4th grader, was the youngest Fox Valley Chapter member when he was inducted at 6 months old. Congratulations Kit!! 🇺🇸

08/06/2026

As part of the Fox Valley Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution’s continuing celebration of America 250, we are proudly honoring Patriots and the descendants who carried their legacy into Illinois. One of the most meaningful ways we do this is by marking Patriot descendant headstones—recognizing the children and grandchildren of Revolutionary War Patriots who became early Illinois settlers and helped shape our communities.

These ceremonies are deeply personal, and we are honored that descendants of these families will be in attendance to help commemorate their ancestors’ service and sacrifice.

📅 Upcoming Dedication Ceremonies

• August 9 — 2:00pm
Seward Mound Cemetery, Minooka, IL
• August 15 — 11:00am & 1:00pm
11am: Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, IL
1pm: Oakwood Cemetery, DeKalb, IL
• August 23 — 11:00am & 1:00pm
11am: Oak Mound Cemetery, Somonauk, IL
1pm: Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, IL

Community members, SAR and DAR members, local historians, and families are warmly invited to join us as we honor these early Illinois settlers and preserve their stories for future generations.

📍 More details and directions: sarfoxvalley.org

08/01/2026

Great day at the Trolley Museum in South Elgin for their Military History Weekend. Members of the Fox Valley and Kishwaukee Chapters, as well as ILSAR State President Jeff Case, dedicated an America 250 Liberty Tree. President Case was presented with a flag flown over the Capital by Brigadier General Jorge Fonseca, for his service as a Captain in the US Army. Several other Veterans including a 96 year old Korean War Veteran were also so honored. It was an awesome event. We even had the Marshal protect us on the train during a robbery by Outlaws!

07/30/2026

AMERICA 250 PRESENTATION
August 5th from 6pm-7pm
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak Street, DeKalb, IL 60115, Yusunas Meeting Room

Living history helps us appreciate how people in the past were so much like us. Angela Titus, a member of General John Stark Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will present this interactive program by bringing her accurate reproductions of items that a soldier would carry with them, including canteens, tricorn hats, shoes, along with other items. She will let the audience touch, see, and feel them.

There will be a Q&A segment included. This program is for all ages and does not require registration. It is part of the America 250 initiative: celebrating our nation throughout the year.

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07/25/2026

Upcoming Fox Valley Chapter Events for August 1st and 2nd 🇺🇸

Saturday August 1, 2026 at Noon - Liberty Tree Dedication at the South Elgin Trolley Museum 365 S LaFox South Elgin, IL. This will be a part of the Museum's Military History Weekend. More details at foxtrolley.org

Sunday August 2, 2026 at 1pm - America 250 plaque dedication for Revolutionary War Patriot Henry Collins at the Mount Rest Cemetery 42455 N US Hwy 41, Wadsworth, IL. This plaque sponsored by the Ansel Brainerd Cook and Little Fort Chapters, NSDAR.