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Patriotic Activities

Our Patriotic Activities Committee supports Florida's chapters in developing and promoting programs that highlight the founding of the United States, its traditions, customs, and institutions. These efforts focus on Naturalization Ceremonies, programs of educational value, the Flag Award Program, Honor Flights, and Liberty Tree Dedications. Our Color Guard across the state and chapters across the Florida Society participate in these activities to highlight the importance of these events. Contact the Patriotic Activities Committee for information on how to engage us.

 Revolutionary War-Era Gunboat “Philadelphia”, National Museum of American History, Washington, DC 

Naturalization Ceremonies

Our Chapters welcome new citizens at naturalization ceremonies of the District Courts of Florida to connect new citizens with the nation's heritage and the values of liberty and citizenship that America upholds. These presentations typically highlight the significance of the American Revolution, the founding principles of the United States, and the contributions of our patriot ancestors. We hope to inspire new citizens and connect them to our community.

Visit the websites of District Courts for the addresses and dates of these ceremonies:

Educational Programs

Our Chapters provide educators, schools, and fraternal organizations with educational programs focused on the American Revolution, patriotism, and civic responsibility through structured outreach initiatives. Programs may center on flag history, historical documents, and vignettes of individuals or groups that had impact on the establishment and development of the United States. Our programs include:

  • Patriot Chest Program: Chapters lend portable kits with hands-on items like replicas, books, and teaching aids. These support K-12 classrooms in teaching Revolutionary War history interactively.
  • Youth Awards & Contests: Annual competitions feature essay, poster, and oratory events on Revolutionary themes. They begin at local chapters and advance to national levels, engaging students and rewarding educators.
  • School Outreach Modules: Curriculum resources cover espionage, traitors, and spy techniques from the Revolution. Designed for K-12, they include activities like message protection exercises.
  • The George Washington Military Field Tent: An exact replica of the tent used by George Washington from May 1776 to December 1783. (The original resides in the Museum of the American Revolution.) Compatriot Nathan V. Taylor built this version from original plans. Compatriot Jim K. Griffith donated it to the Sons of the American Revolution for patriotic education.

Flag Awards

The American flag represents far more than a piece of fabric — it stands as a powerful emblem of national identity and unity. Each element, from the stars and stripes to its vivid colors, reflects the history and ideals on which the nation was founded. For many, the flag serves as a reminder of the challenges and accomplishments that have shaped the country, linking past and present generations. Its presence at monuments and key historical moments continues to highlight its role in shaping American identity and nurturing a shared sense of belonging.

Members throughout our Chapters issue Flag Certificates to individuals, businesses, schools, fire/police departments, libraries, and agencies that consistently display the flag correctly for patriotic purposes (U.S. Code Title 4, Chapter 1). Any member in good standing presents them in person, often with pamphlets on flag etiquette, photos, and worn flag collection for retirement ceremonies. Chapters also participate in Flag Day ceremonies (June 14th) to emphasize respect and honor to the Flag of the United States.

For more information, see the Rear Admiral William R. Furlong Flag Award Program and the pamphlet >Presenting Flag Certificates from our national society.

Honor Flights

The Florda Society proudly supports Honor Flights. Participation in these events reflects the Society’s commitment to honoring those who defended freedom in every generation, linking the sacrifices of Revolutionary patriots with those of modern veterans.

Honor Flights are a non-profit effort that flies U.S. military veterans, primarily from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, to Washington, D.C., at no cost to them, to visit their national memorials, providing a day of honor and remembrance, often with a surprise welcome home at the airport, and featuring a "guardian" for each veteran to assist with the emotional and physical journey. The experience includes flights, buses with police escorts, meals, and support, offering a chance for veterans to experience gratitude and healing, which many didn't receive upon returning from service.

To learn more about honor flights and scheduled flights, visit the Honor Flight Network.

Liberty Tree Dedications

Our chapters across Florida dedicate Liberty Trees as living memorials to the spirit of 1776. These ceremonies typically feature readings from Revolutionary leaders, patriotic music, and the placement of commemorative markers—all designed to remind future generations of the enduring fight for freedom. All Liberty Tree dedications qualify as National Events by the society.

In the years leading up to the American Revolution, a mature elm tree near Boston Common became a gathering place for patriots to discuss American ideas of liberty and plan resistance to British tyranny. They called this elm the Liberty Tree. Soon, communities across the colonies began designating their own Liberty Trees as powerful symbols and meeting places. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia features a full-scale replica of a Liberty Tree in its core exhibition. At the museum’s groundbreaking celebration, the roots of the new Liberty Tree were enriched with soil gathered from battlefields, encampments, homes, and other locations where the American Revolution was fought and won. Many of these soil samples were collected and submitted by members of the society.

According to the National Society's website, the Florida Society has conducted Liberty Tree dedications across the state since at least 2000, and there are now 41 trees designated by chapters in 31 of Florida’s 67 counties. These activities highlight the origins of our most essential rights—freedom of speech and the right to assemble—and the role Liberty Trees played in America’s independence from Britain.

See the bottom of this article for a list of Liberty Trees planted by our chapters. Also, visit the National Liberty Tree Project for more information.

History Fairs

The Florida Society sponsors a Colonial Heritage Award specifically for the Florida's Annual History Fair/Florida History Day. The history day is an annual statewide competition sponsored by the Museum of Florida History, part of National History Day, where middle and high school students research historical topics related to the annual theme and present their findings as exhibits, papers, documentaries, performances, or websites, competing at school, county, and state levels for a chance to advance to the national contest. The Florida Society's Colonial Heritage Award recognizes outstanding student projects on colonial or Revolutionary-era topics and is administered within the society's youth and history fair activities framework.

The society's pamphlet "Florida History Fair, an Opportunity for Participation" is a concise guide for how chapters and individual members in Florida can connect with local schools and history fairs. It explains contest structure, timelines, and suggested roles such as sponsoring special prizes, judging, or helping teachers integrate history fair projects into instruction.

Options for chapters to engage with Florida History Day and related fairs include:

  • Encouraging local schools and students to develop projects aligned with National History Day themes and colonial/Revolutionary topics.
  • Volunteering at the Florida History Day state contest (e.g., as judges or event helpers) during the annual competition period in Tallahassee.
  • Coordinating with county and regional history fairs so that Florida's members can mentor students, present awards, or provide classroom support.
Footnote: Chapters of the Florida Society planting Liberty Trees.
  • 4 July 2000 – Clearwater Chapter
  • 17 March 2001 – Ocala Chapter
  • 11 November 2001 – Clearwater Chapter
  • 11 November 2001 – Gainesville Chapter
  • 11 November 2001 – Saramana Chapter
  • 20 November 2001 – Palm Beach Chapter
  • 18 February 2002 – Lake Sumter Chapter
  • 3 July 2002 – Clearwater Chapter
  • 8 November 2002 – Central Florida Chapter
  • 11 November 2002 – Withlacoochee Chapter
  • 6 December 2002 – Clearwater Chapter
  • 16 December 2002 – Pensacola Chapter
  • 4 July 2003 – Brevard Chapter
  • February 2004 – Charlotte Chapter
  • 15 May 2004 – Jacksonville Chapter
  • 5 July 2004 – Brevard Chapter
  • 13 March 2005 – Central Florida
  • 28 April 2005 – Palm Beach Chapter
  • 7 May 2005 – Tampa Chapter
  • 5 July 2005 – Brevard Chapter
  • 11 September 2005 – Withlacoochee Chapter
  • December 2005 – Miami Chapter
  • 18 April 2021 – Highlands Chapter
  • 31 January 2026 – Fort Lauderdale Chapter
  • 28 February 2026 – St. Augustine Chapter
  • 21 March 2026 – Lake City Chapter
  • 4 April 2026 – Jacksonville Chapter
  • 17 April 2026 – Clearwater Chapter
  • 27 June 2026 – Central Florida Chapter
  • TBD – Tampa Chapter
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