Captain John Collins Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution

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Captain John Collins Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution

The Captain John Collins Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) honors Revolutionary War history through events, education, and service.

Dedicated to patriotism and community, the chapter preserves the legacy of our nation's founders.

06/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the Captain John Collins Chapter meeting on June 16 at Hudson’s Grill in Kennesaw. Together we enjoyed an evening of fellowship and shared patriotism, strengthened by greetings from Effie Pike of the Elijah Winn Children of the American Revolution, which underscored our close partnership in promoting patriotic education among younger generations. We were also treated to an outstanding program by Compatriot Bill Coffeen, who presented “Thomas Paine: Forever the Optimist — Before, During, and After the American Revolution,” giving members fresh insight into Paine’s enduring influence on American liberty and the ideals we continue to uphold as a chapter.

06/21/2026

Saturday, June 20th we had members of the Chapter preparing our float for the City of Marietta July 4th parade. It's coming together nicely.

06/20/2026

Let's stay hydrated when attending any of our outdoor events. It's getting hot!

06/14/2026

On Saturday, June 13, members of the Captain John Collins Chapter joined with other community organizations to assist the Marietta Kiwanis and the Leadership Cobb Alumni Association in assembling 2,977 flags for the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Field of Flags event commemorating September 11th. A total of 1,039 flags were secured to aluminum poles, wrapped, banded, and covered for temporary storage in preparation for this powerful memorial display.

The next flag assembly is scheduled for Saturday morning, July 18, at the Field of Flags warehouse next door to the O’Dell Hungerford Blanchard & Booth law firm, 506 Roswell St., Marietta, GA 30060. Parking will be available at the law firm.

Volunteers are welcome—please consider joining us as we help honor the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001

06/07/2026

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar — Next Chapter Meeting: June 16, 2026!

A reminder to all compatriots and friends of the Captain John Collins Chapter — our next regular chapter meeting is:

📍 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕗 Dinner at 6:00 PM | Meeting at 7:00 PM
🍽️ Hudson Grille, Barrett Pavilion, Kennesaw, Georgia
(Also available via Zoom)

We look forward to another great evening of fellowship, patriotic programs, and chapter business. Whether you are a longtime compatriot or have been curious about the Sons of the American Revolution, we welcome you to join us!

For more information about attending or becoming a member, please reach out through our page.

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

06/05/2026

📖 May Program Recap: "The Georgia Frontier During the Revolutionary War"

At our May 19, 2026 chapter meeting, we were treated to a fascinating and informative program by guest speaker Mr. Eli Stancel, who presented on "The Georgia Frontier During the Revolutionary War."

Mr. Stancel holds a B.A. from Piedmont College and an M.A. from Arkansas State University, and has published numerous articles covering topics including War of 1812 forts, history of the frontier, and more. He is a 24-year employee of Norfolk Southern Railway and resides in Bostwick, Georgia with his family.

His program gave our members a vivid look at the challenges faced by settlers and patriots on the Georgia frontier during the Revolution — a vital but often overlooked chapter of the war for independence.

A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Mr. Stancel by President Jim Poole and Vice President Jason Shepherd on behalf of the chapter.

Thank you, Mr. Stancel, for a wonderful and educational evening! 🇺🇸

06/03/2026

🌟 Welcome to Our Newest Compatriots! — May 2026

The Captain John Collins Chapter is proud to welcome new members inducted at our May 19, 2026 chapter meeting!

At our May meeting, the following new members received their certificates and were officially welcomed into the chapter:

🧡 Michael Graves — also honored with a War Service Medal in recognition of his military service
🧡 The Martin Family — new member certificates presented
🧡 Dean Prince — new member certificate presented

Additionally, Compatriot Jami Andrew received a supplemental certificate recognizing his ancestor Benjamin Andrew.

We are honored to have these compatriots join us in our mission to preserve and promote the legacy of the American Revolution. The Captain John Collins Chapter is stronger because of each of you!

Interested in joining the Sons of the American Revolution? We would love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about membership and how you can honor your patriot ancestors.

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06/01/2026

🌟 May Chapter Meeting Recap — May 19, 2026

The Captain John Collins Chapter held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 19, 2026, at Hudson Grille, Barrett Pavilion, Kennesaw, Georgia, with members also joining via Zoom.

It was a full and memorable evening that included the induction of new members, an outstanding educational program on the Georgia frontier during the Revolutionary War, and a recap of our historic Captain John Collins grave marking ceremony held on May 16 at Mars Hill Cemetery in Acworth.

Highlights included:
✅ New member inductions and recognitions
✅ Guest speaker Eli Stancel presenting on "The Georgia Frontier During the Revolutionary War"
✅ Recap of the May 16 Captain John Collins Day grave marking ceremony
✅ Youth Protection Program update from Vice President Jason Shepherd
✅ Plans for July 4th parade float participation
✅ Memorial Day observance at Marietta National Cemetery

Thank you to all compatriots and guests who attended. The next chapter meeting is Tuesday, June 16, 2026. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

05/29/2026

🎉 May 16, 2026 is officially Captain John Collins Day in Cobb County!

At Saturday's grave marking ceremony at Mars Hill Cemetery in Acworth, Cobb County Commissioner Keli Gambrill presented a proclamation formally recognizing May 16, 2026, as Captain John Collins Day — honoring the Revolutionary War service of the man who helped shape the history of our region.

Captain Collins fought at Briar Creek, King's Mountain, Jamestown, and Yorktown before settling in what is now Cobb County, where he is buried at Mars Hill Cemetery. His legacy lives on through our chapter and through the community he helped build.

We are deeply grateful to Commissioner Gambrill and Cobb County for this meaningful and historic recognition. 🇺🇸

05/28/2026

🗽 Honoring 250 Years of American Freedom

As our nation counts down to its 250th anniversary of independence in 2026, the Captain John Collins Chapter is proud to have dedicated an America 250 marker at the gravesite of Captain John Collins at Mars Hill Cemetery in Acworth, Georgia.

This marker stands as a lasting tribute to Captain Collins's courage and sacrifice during the American Revolution — and as a reminder to our community of the principles and ideals that our founders fought to establish.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us on May 16 to make this dedication a reality, including SAR and NSDAR compatriots, local officials, community members, and the descendants of Captain Collins himself.

The story of American freedom is written in moments like these. 🇺🇸

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Marietta, GA

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http://www.johncollinssar.org/

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