Descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers honor 'patriot ancestors' at Fourth of July event in Knoxville

Descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers honor 'patriot ancestors' at Fourth of July event in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution held an Independence Day celebration at James White Fort in Knoxville Friday morning. The event included a presentation of colors by the Color Guard, a musket volley and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. ‘No fireworks, just FREEDOM’ Firework-free event to be held for veterans Mark DeNicola, president of the Stephen Holston Chapter of the Sons of the…

History with HLOM: Remembering Genesee County's Revolutionary War soldiers

As we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, it is important to look back at those who fought for and made our independence a reality.