Patriotic Activities – Florida Society SAR
The Patriotic Activities Committee supports Florida’s chapters in developing programs that highlight the founding of the United States, its traditions, customs, and institutions.
Key Programs
Naturalization Ceremonies
Chapters welcome new citizens at District Court naturalization ceremonies, connecting them with the nation’s heritage and values of liberty and citizenship.
Florida District Courts:
- North District (Gainesville, Panama City, Pensacola, Tallahassee): https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/naturalization-ceremonies
- Middle District (Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa): https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/naturalization-ceremonies
- South District (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key West): https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/
Educational Programs
- Patriot Chest Program: Portable kits with hands-on items for K-12 classrooms
- Youth Awards & Contests: Essay, poster, and oratory competitions
- School Outreach Modules: Curriculum on espionage, traitors, and spy techniques
- George Washington Military Field Tent: Exact replica available through Withlacoochee Chapter (gwtent.org)
Flag Awards
Flag Certificates issued to individuals, businesses, schools, and agencies that consistently display the flag correctly (U.S. Code Title 4, Chapter 1). Chapters participate in Flag Day ceremonies (June 14th).
Honor Flights
Support for Honor Flight Network (https://www.honorflight.org/) transporting veterans to Washington, D.C.
Liberty Tree Dedications
Living memorials to the spirit of 1776. Florida Society has 41 trees in 31 of Florida’s 67 counties.
National Liberty Tree Project: https://america250sar.org/libertytree/
History Fairs
The Florida Society sponsors a Colonial Heritage Award for Florida’s Annual History Fair/Florida History Day (https://floridahistoryday.com/).
Liberty Trees Planted by Florida Chapters
| Date | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 4 July 2000 | Clearwater |
| 17 March 2001 | Ocala |
| 11 November 2001 | Clearwater, Gainesville, Saramana |
| 20 November 2001 | Palm Beach |
| 18 February 2002 | Lake Sumter |
| 3 July 2002 | Clearwater |
| 8 November 2002 | Central Florida |
| 11 November 2002 | Withlacoochee |
| 6 December 2002 | Clearwater |
| 16 December 2002 | Pensacola |
| 4 July 2003 | Brevard |
| February 2004 | Charlotte |
| 15 May 2004 | Jacksonville |
| 5 July 2004 | Brevard |
| 13 March 2005 | Central Florida |
| 28 April 2005 | Palm Beach |
| 7 May 2005 | Tampa |
| 5 July 2005 | Brevard |
| 11 September 2005 | Withlacoochee |
| December 2005 | Miami |
| 18 April 2021 | Highlands |
| 31 January 2026 | Fort Lauderdale |
| 28 February 2026 | St. Augustine |
| 21 March 2026 | Lake City |
| 4 April 2026 | Jacksonville |
| 17 April 2026 | Clearwater |
| 27 June 2026 | Central Florida |
| TBD | Tampa |