The Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR held its first meeting for the 2025 – 2026 year. Although we have been the largest chapter in the state of New Jersey, we have begun our new year as the largest yet – with 121 compatriots and growing!
Additionally, we have many upcoming events on our calendar including, but not limited to a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony, Wreaths Across America, educational opportunities for students, and more!
Jockey Hollow Chapter President, Dr. Jeff La Marca, presided over the meeting.
Our newest member, Compatriot Brewster Miner receiving his membership rosette from President La Marca.
Compatriot Rich Perry receiving the Bronze Henry Knox Medal for placing American Flags on monuments from Trenton to Jockey Hollow along the Washington Trail.
Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR Secretary George Link receiving the Bronze Henry Knox Award for his outstanding service as the Jockey Hollow Chapter’s Sargeant-at-Arms.
Compatriots James Naisby, Paul Frits, Georg Robb, and Ellis Bailey received Certificates of Appreciation for their contributions to the chapter’s Liberty Tree Dedication Project (to be held on November 15. 2025).
Tim Crist, Ph.D. was our featured speaker. Dr. Crist provided a fascinating lecture on “Newark’s Bitter Divide: Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolution.”
Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR September 20, 2025 Meeting
