Paul Emery Chapter Meeting at the White Horse Inn. Compatriot Ted Spear will give a presentation on the Battle of Fort Montgomery, which took place on October 6, 1777 If […]
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Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull
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Our Mission
Remembering Our Past
Honoring those who served or assisted the colonies during the Revolutionary War.
Upcoming Events
Jan 16, 2027 10:00 am
Paul Emery Chapter Meeting at the White Horse Inn. Compatriot Bruce Patterson will discuss Michigan Pre-Statehood and First Families Created by The Michigan Genealogical Council. If you have an interest …
Mar 20, 2027 10:00 am
Paul Emery Chapter Meeting at the White Horse Inn, including election of officers. Compatriot David Neese will talk about the Grand Army of the Republic. If you have an interest …
News and Features
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Davison Liberty Tree Dedication
Members of the Paul Emery Chapter, MISSAR Color Guard and the 1st Royal Artillery, Seven Years War participated in the dedication of Davison’s Liberty Tree on September 12, 2026. The event was organized and sponsored by the Davison Area Historical Society and they put together a fantastic program to honor our Nation’s 250th birthday.
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Compatriot Ron Barnard on the History of Bagpipes
Compatriot Ron Barnard was the keynote speaker at a recent dinner event by the Genealogical and Historical Societies of Lapeer County. He discussed the history of bagpipes, who plays them, where they originated, and how they are played. He even went to took the bagpipe apart and showed the different pieces, demonstrated different blowing techniques and also played a couple…
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Crossroads Village 250th Celebration
On August 29th, Paul Emery Chapter participated in Genesee County’s culminating 250th celebration event at Crossroads Village. The event not only celebrated America’s 250th, but also the 50th anniversary of the park, one of the county’s gems. The Chapter setup an information tent along with the Genesee Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution on the village green. We passed out…
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Fourth of July!
This year the Chapter continued the tradition of participating in the Fenton Freedom Festival’s Fourth of July parade. The parade is one of the largest in the region and typically attended by several thousand people. This year, of course, held extra significance being the 250th birthday of our nation. Following the parade, the Paul Emery Chapter was one of the…
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Patriot Thomas Campbell Dedication
On Saturday, November 8th, 2025, Compatriot Bob Hawcroft represented the Paul Emery Chapter at a plaque dedication ceremony hosted by the Joseph B. Westnedge Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. It took place at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Mich. The plaque was dedicated in honor of Revolutionary War Patriot Thomas Campbell (who also sometimes used…
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Liberty Tree Dedication
A wonderful public celebration was held by our chapter at Creasy Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc on the 19th day of April 2025. The purpose of the event was to dedicate a tree which we had previously planted and which we are now designating with a permanent marker as a “Liberty Tree”. We do this to recognize the 250th Anniversary…
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Portrait Donation
Our chapter recently donated a portrait of George Washington to the White Horse Inn. The portrait is displayed prominently on the wall of the main floor dining room of the inn. The engraved plate affixed to the portrait reads, “This Portrait Was Donated To The White Horse Inn With Gratitude And Appreciation Of Their Support Of The Paul Emery Chapter…
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