Our Mission
Perpetuating
the stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice,
tragedy,
and triumph of the men and women who achieved the independence of the
American people in the belief that these stories are universal ones of
man's eternal struggle against tyranny, relevant to all time, and will
inspire and strengthen each succeeding generation as it too is called
upon to defend our freedoms on the battlefield and in our public
institutions, including the stories of those brave men and women who
came to this Tennessee wilderness with little more than their raw grit
and determination and proceeded to claw out a gracious society of which
WE are the recipients.
Membership

Are you interested in joining the Stephen Holston Chapter? Our Chapter's Registrar will be happy to help you in the proper steps to take in becoming a member.
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What We Do Within Our Communties
Within our Chapter we have various committees who work within our communites in the Knox and surrounding counties. Some of the activities that we take part in are promoting our youth programs for possible scholarship opportunities, marking historical sites, marking Revolutionary War Patriots graves, providing gift packages to our troops serving abroad, Wreaths Across America, offering presentations on various subjects, and providing color guard to many schools and organizations.
Youth Programs
By clicking on the contest underlined below, you will be taken to a document containing information/rules and an application for the respective program. These applications must be sent to the Stephen Holston Chapter.
All Applications must be recieved by: 12.31.2019
See "Youth Programs link on the left for more information about each contest.
Elementary School Poster Contest
This
is directed at students in the fourth and fifth grades, depending on
which grade year the American Revvolution is taught in their
educational system. The National SAR Elementary School Poster
Contest will stimulate interest in the American History in support of
the fourth or fifth grade curriculum.
CAR Essay Contest
The
TNSAR chapters to sponsor an Essay Contest among the members of the
Tennessee CAR Society in their vicinity and then hold a competition
between the various chapter winners at the state level.
Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest
The
contest is designed to explore the influence of the Revolutionary war
on present day America. Contest is open to all students attending
schools, public, parochial, or private high schools who are in their
freshman, sophmore, junior, or senior (grades 9-12) year of study.
Knight Essay Contest
The
contest is designed to give high school students an opportunity to
explore events that shaped American History. Contestants shall be
in the sophomore, junior, or senior grade of study during the contest
year.
The SAR awards the ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the "citizen-soldier" exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. This award is presented by a Chapter, as a State SAR, or the National SAR to ROTC or JROTC cadets who are selected for having a degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing, and general exellence.
Eagle Scout Scholarship Program
Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. The year that Eagle was awarded is not restricted.
American History Teacher Award
The Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award winner will represent a teacher whose instruction on the Revolutionary War era from 1750-1800 demonstrates educational efforts in the classroom that exceed and excel above current, accepted, curriculum requirements.