Capt. John McAdams Chapter, Texas SAR

06/23/2026

“The only time in recorded history New York harbor froze solid...”

06/20/2026

Since 1777, the American flag has been officially redesigned 27 times, with most changes reflecting the admission of new states into the Union.
The first Flag Act, adopted on June 14, 1777—now celebrated as Flag Day—established a flag featuring 13 stars and 13 alternating red and white stripes. Because Congress did not specify the arrangement of the stars, a variety of designs appeared during the nation's early years. As new states entered the Union, the practice of adding both stars and stripes became impractical. To solve this problem, Congress passed the Flag Act of 1818, permanently fixing the number of stripes at 13 to honor the original colonies while reserving future changes for the star field.
Under the 1818 law, each new flag design became official on the Fourth of July following a state's admission. The 49-star flag had the shortest official lifespan, flying for less than one year—from July 4, 1959, after Alaska became a state, until July 3, 1960, when Hawaii's admission required a new design.
The current 50-star flag was created by 17-year-old high school student Robert G. Heft as a class project. Adopted on July 4, 1960, it has remained unchanged ever since, making it the longest-serving flag design in American history.

06/19/2026

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The New Waverly Public Library will host a community party to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.

06/16/2026

Grandpa you are so cool!!!

Their ancestors helped shape America. Today, they are carrying forward the values of freedom and patriotism.

06/15/2026

Presented as a part of the Chapter lunch Presentation today. Thanks Ed Sellards!!

This video was produced by Harvey and others years ago. We thought ...

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the American flag and all it represents—freedom, service, and the ideals our nation was founded upon. We hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on the history behind the Stars and Stripes and the generations of Americans who have proudly served under it.

06/09/2026

Updated flyer.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026