Welcome to the website of the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The society is an educational, non-profit that seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and a respect for our national symbols and American citizenship. We do this by perpetuating the stories of courage, sacrifice, and triumph of those who achieved our independence to inspire succeeding generations.

Events

Revolutionary Soldier Plaque Unveiling

Calendar
When:
October 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
2020-10-10T10:00:00-04:00
2020-10-10T11:30:00-04:00
Where:
First Parish Burial Ground
122 Centennial Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Stephen Hawko
Event website

Please join the Massachusetts Society in the unveiling of its inaugural plaque honoring Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors buried at the First Parish Burial Ground. This is the first in a series of unveilings of plaques to be placed at cemeteries across the state to commemorate those who fought in the American Revolution.

Social Distancing will be observed. Face masks are required.

The unveiling will take place in Gloucester at 10:00 AM on October 10, 2020. Dignitaries will attend from the City of Gloucester, Gloucester Veterans Services, Gloucester City-Owned Cemeteries Advisory Committee, SAR and the Society’s Henry Knox Color Guard will be in attendance. The plaque will be presented to the City of Gloucester by MASSAR State President, Edgar Hoak and MASSAR Awards and Medals Chairman Joseph Gauthier. The Color Guard will fire a 3 volley salute in honor of those who fought for our freedom.

Parking for the First Parish Burial Ground is in the Oval Playground off Morton Place Gloucester MA 01930 (see directions below). Please write our State Secretary to let us know of your interest in attending. The city has placed limits on the number of people that may be at the event.

Program of Events

  • 10:00 Invocation / Presentation of Colors / Pledge to the Flag — Henry Knox Color Guard
  • 10:05 Welcome / Introduction — Edgar S Hoak, President, Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution
  • 10:15 Remarks of the Director of Veterans Services — Adam Curcuru, Director of Veterans Services
  • 10:20 Unveiling — Joseph Gauthier Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution
  • 10:30 Musket salute with black powder — Henry Knox Color Guard
  • 10:40 Benediction / Retire Colors — Henry Knox Color Guard
  • 10:45 Refreshments at the Veterans Center

Directions

The Cemetery Committee will open the parking area at 9:00am.

  1. Route 128 North to Gloucester MA
  2. Go over the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge which brings Route 128 over the Annisquam River
  3. At the first rotary, take the first Right onto Washington Street.
  4. After 0.2 miles take a Right at George’s Coffee shop onto Centennial Ave.
  5. After about 500 feet go Right onto Harvard Street (easy to miss).
  6. Go right on Morton Pl and park on the grass in the playground.
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