July 3-4, 2026: Charlotte Chapter, FLSSAR members in colonial garb at America 250 events, Philadelphia
Chapter compatriots Jim Fendrick and son along with SAR Color Guard members at the America 250 national celebration in Philadelphia
Charlotte Chapter, FLSSAR compatriots Caleb and Joshua Fendrick make the front page of the New York Times!
Charlotte Chapter compatriot Jim Fendrick and family celebrate America 250 events in Philadelphia
Jim Fendrick interviewed by Chinese News in Philadelphia
Jim Fendrick family interviewed on C Span (Click on image to view)
July 3-5, 2026:America 250 History Walk indoor exhibit at Sunseeker Resort, Port Charlotte
Chapter President Marty Calkins with Chloe Hollander, Sunseeker Director of Special Events & Dining at indoor display of American 250 History Walk
SunSeeker Resort displays America 250 History Walk as part of its holiday gala events!
Visitors to Sunseeker Resort are treated to the full America 250 History Walk exhibit
July 4, 2026: Charlotte County Independence Day morning celebration
Charlotte County honors Revolutionary War Patriots with a celebration at William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte
Compatriots John Tarr and Marty Calkins (ends) with the DAR’s Rändi Elyse Uhler, Regent Janet Dietz, and Punta Gorda Mayor Deborah Lux
Charlotte Chapter FLSSAR and Hickory Bluff DAR Chapter at Charlotte County Independence Day Celebration booth
Wreath laying ceremony (L to R): America 250 History Walk Creator Mark Sioma, Hickory Bluff DAR Regent Janet Dietz, Charlotte Chapter, FLSSAR President Marty Calkins with compatriot John Tarr and Hickory Bluff DAR member Rändi Uhler
SAR & DAR wreath at the foot of Gaines Park Liberty Tree
Charlotte County Sheriff helicopter fly-over at Independence Day celebration
July 4, 2026: “Fourth-Fest” at Laishley Park, Punta Gorda
Charlotte Chapter, FLSSAR information booth at the Punta Gorda Fourth-Fest
Chapter President Marty Calkins greets neighbors and potential compatriots
Happy Independence Day! Fireworks over beautiful Charlotte Harbor!
