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Sons of the American Revolution

Founded March 14, 1896

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Color Guard

In 1989, President General James R. Westlake established the National Color Guard Committee within the Sons of the American Revolution to advance its historical, patriotic, and educational goals.

Florida SAR Color Guard
Florida Color Guard

During the American Revolution, color guards served as elite protectors of regimental flags, known as “the Colors,” which acted as rallying points in battle. These small units of the most valiant soldiers safeguarded flag bearers from enemy capture.

Sons of Liberty Brigade

The Florida Society adopted the Sons of Liberty Brigade in 1996, with Charles S. Wingate as its first commander. Brigade members — known as Guardsmen — dress as Continental Soldiers, Militiamen, or Revolutionary-era clergymen for meetings and public events.

Todays Sons of Liberty Brigade recreates these Revolutionary War units, donning period uniforms like blue coats with red facings, cocked hats, and muskets such as Brown Bess replicas. The Brigade presents flags at parades, memorials, and events to educate on patriotic history.

Color Guard Events

National Color Guard Events in Florida

  • Last Naval Battle of the American Revolution – Merritt Island, FL
  • Patriots Day – Any Event
  • The Battle of Thomas Creek – Jacksonville, FL
  • Siege of Pensacola – Pensacola, FL
  • Armed Forces Day – Any Event
  • Memorial Day – Any Event
  • The Battle of Alligator Creek Bridge – Callahan, FL
  • Independence Day Parade – Any Event
  • Veterans Day Parade – Any Event
  • Wreaths Across America – Any Sponsored Event
  • Fields of Honor / Healing Field
  • Honor Flight
  • Liberty Tree Planting / Dedication

Florida Society Events

  • Battle of Nassau – Pompano Beach, FL
  • Florida Society Board of Management Meetings
  • Annual Meeting of the Florida SAR
  • State Rumbaugh Oration Contest
  • DAR Fall Forum
  • DAR Annual State Conference
  • CAR Annual Conference
  • Grand Parade at Edison Festival of Light
  • Flag Day Ceremony
  • Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony
  • Constitution Week Event

Color Guard Manual

The Florida Sons of Liberty Brigade Color Guard Manual sets out the procedures specific to the Florida Society’s Color Guard, including uniforms and the Color Guard medals. It works alongside the national NSSAR Color Guard Handbook. Members can find it in Member Documents, under Color Guard.

For more information about joining the Color Guard or requesting a Color Guard appearance at your event, please contact us.