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Past Events


August 29, 2026 - General Membership Meeting 

A BBQ was held at the home of Chapter President, Peter Sheppard. 

August 16, 2026

This past Sunday, members of the Oriskany Battle Chapter, SAR, attended the celebration at Herkimer Home State Historic Site honoring the life and legacy of General Nicholas Herkimer.
As part of the commemoration, our chapter was honored to lay a wreath in his memory, joining other patriotic and historical organizations in paying tribute to General Herkimer and his important place in the history of the Mohawk Valley and the American Revolution.

August 6, 2026

On the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Oriskany, we gather to honor one of the most bloody, fiercely contested and consequential engagements of the American Revolution. 

July 4, 2026 - 250th Celebration - Waterville NY

What a great ceremony in the Village of Waterville, NY on the birthday of our Nation!! A Declaration of Independence reading, citizens representing 1776 sentiments, muskets, games for kids, a button maker, food and drink, local VIPS and a tribute to the Nation with 13 bells rings at 2:50pm. Thank you to all visited despite the light rain.

July 4, 2026

Wreath Laying at the Tomb of Unknown Revolutionary Soldiers in Rome, NY

June 28, 2026

Rededication of the Herkimer Monument - Herkimer Home State Historic Site

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May 23, 2026
Skinner Cemetery
William G. Pomeroy Foundation historic marker dedication at the Skinner Cemetery in Vernon Center NY.  George Gydesen and Lynn Bowers of Oriskany Battle Chapter SAR attended.
Skinner Cemetery, located on Lyons Road just south of Vernon Center, is the final resting place for five Revolutionary War patriots. A William G. Pomeroy Foundation historic marker honors these veterans: Josiah Chapin, Isaac Cody, Samuel Cody, Simeon Richards, and Gideon Skinner

May 14, 2026

NJROTC (Naval Junior ROTC) Award Ceremony, Notre Dame HighSchool

Raymond Maldonado, Notre Dame HS NJROTC Cadet, receiving a certificate of excellence and a bronze medal from Peter Sheppard SAS - OBC President. Leslie Raney, Oneida DAR Regent and Peter Sheppard SAS - OBC President, awarded Cadets with certificates and medals. Leslie is the mother of Braedon Raney of the Oriskany Battle Chapter, SAR.

May 9, 2026

Installation of Pomeroy Sign

Dedication of the Pomeroy Foundation’s NYS historical marker in Cooperstown, NY was Saturday, May 9th to honor Revolutionary war veteran John Davison buried in the Hickory Grove Cemetery.  County historian Deb Mackenzie, Cooperstown mayor Ellen Tillapaugh, and Oriskany Battle Chapter SAR President Peter Sheppard hosted the event.


April 26, 2026

Pomeroy National Historic Marker Cleaning Weekend

President Peter Sheppard and Suzanne Sheppard volunteered on behalf of the Chapter to clean several Pomeroy signs in the area. Hopefully, with more notice we have a bigger turnout for this worthwhile event. A lot of fun was had!


March 27, 2026

ROTC Awards

President Peter Sheppard and Registrar George Gydesen attended the Chancellor's Review and presented two ROTC Silver certificates and medals to ROTC and USAF ROTC Cadets Orrin Price and Lucy Ballard at Syracuse University. 


October 19, 2025
Honoring Col. John Brown

On October 19, 2025, 245 years after his death, members of the Oriskany Battle Chapter placed a wreath at his gravesite to honor Col John Brown. He was killed in action on his 36th birthday at the Battle of Stone Arabia and is buried there behind the Dutch Reformed Church. 
December 7, 2025
Member Meeting
Members and families celebrated with refreshments as a new member was inducted and awards presented at the historic Waterville venue.