National Liberty Tree Project Update
Number of Trees Planted: 77/250
As of : August 14, 2024
The 250th SAR Liberty Tree Program was rolled out at the Spring 2023 Leadership meeting by the NSSAR History 250 Committee the goal of planting 250 Liberty Trees for the 250th Anniversary with at least one tree in each state on or before July 4, 2026. We feel with by planting a Liberty Tree that it will help educate the public of the importance of the American Revolution and the sacrifices that were made to become our nation. Trees are installed with a dedication plaque. It is recommended that the Liberty Trees be planted in counties or cities named after a Patriot or in a location that will serve as a tribute to veterans.
The Liberty Tree (1646–1775) was a famous elm tree that stood in Boston near Boston Common, in the years before the American Revolution. In 1765, colonists in Boston staged the first act of defiance against the British government at the tree. The tree became a rallying point for the growing resistance to the rule of Britain over the American colonies, and the ground surrounding it became known as Liberty Hall. In 1775 the British had enough of these rebellious rallies at the Liberty Tree and had it cut down.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to plant a Liberty Tree in your area of the country in order to achieve our goal of 250 Liberty Trees planted before July 4, 2026. Please contact NSSAR Liberty Tree Project Chairman, Ron Redner / cell:404-401-0204 / email: ronredner@renderad.com, or Jeff Thomas, NSSAR History Committee Chairman email:jthomas4sar@gmail.com Cost for a Elm Tree and plaque is around $200 and one way to offset that cost is to have a sponsor for each Liberty Tree and award that person with a certificate of thanks. You can purchase a tree or plaque from your local area if you would like. We have been purchasing these Liberty Trees (Elm Trees) from www.fastgrowingtrees.com for $150 each. The tree is a Princeton Elm Tree with Free Shipping. Add $15 for Insurance for 1 year. You can purchase a custom granite stone plaque from Compatriot Emil Decker / cell 706-216-5015 / eldecker@weegrr.com for around $65 or a custom plaque from Sign 9”x12” / Aluminum (.0.40) from www.buildasign.com with full color with UV Protection for around $30 each with Free Shipping
The Liberty Tree (1646–1775) was a famous elm tree that stood in Boston near Boston Common, in the years before the American Revolution. In 1765, colonists in Boston staged the first act of defiance against the British government at the tree. The tree became a rallying point for the growing resistance to the rule of Britain over the American colonies, and the ground surrounding it became known as Liberty Hall. In 1775 the British had enough of these rebellious rallies at the Liberty Tree and had it cut down.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to plant a Liberty Tree in your area of the country in order to achieve our goal of 250 Liberty Trees planted before July 4, 2026. Please contact NSSAR Liberty Tree Project Chairman, Ron Redner / cell:404-401-0204 / email: ronredner@renderad.com, or Jeff Thomas, NSSAR History Committee Chairman email:jthomas4sar@gmail.com Cost for a Elm Tree and plaque is around $200 and one way to offset that cost is to have a sponsor for each Liberty Tree and award that person with a certificate of thanks. You can purchase a tree or plaque from your local area if you would like. We have been purchasing these Liberty Trees (Elm Trees) from www.fastgrowingtrees.com for $150 each. The tree is a Princeton Elm Tree with Free Shipping. Add $15 for Insurance for 1 year. You can purchase a custom granite stone plaque from Compatriot Emil Decker / cell 706-216-5015 / eldecker@weegrr.com for around $65 or a custom plaque from Sign 9”x12” / Aluminum (.0.40) from www.buildasign.com with full color with UV Protection for around $30 each with Free Shipping
Liberty Tree and Benches Program
Princeton American Elm Tree
Order directly through your local nursery. The Boston Liberly Tree was an American Elm
Custom Cust Aluminum Plaque
Opportunity to honor your county/city namesake with a lasting symbol of the American Revolution
SAR 250th Anniversary Memorial Bench Program
Partner with the DAR, C.A.R. One Bench in Every State By 2026 Courthouse, Square, Park, Historic Site, Cemetery. Meets SAR 5-Year Historical Program Goal LEARN MORE
Piedmont Liberty Tree
Sons of the American Revolution Georgia SAR Planted a Liberty Tree at Bulloch Hall. The Sons of the American Revolution goal is 250 Liberty Tree, one in each of our 50 states and suggesting planting them in a county or city named after a Patriot. Each of the Liberty Tree’s we plant has a sponsor and the Bulloch Hall sponsor is the Rick Reese Family. LEARN MORE
LEEP Liberty Trees
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A program of the America 250th Anniversary Committee Cherokee Chapter Georgia Society, NSSAR. The Liberty Tree Environmental Education Program is a free, hands-on community service project developed by members of the Cherokee Chapter Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. The program, informally known as LEEP, was developed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. LEEP was officially recognized by the 250th Anniversary Committee, National Society Sons of the American Revolution in 2019. We were fortunate to have had NSSAR President General Larry Guzy present when the membership of the Cherokee Chapter voted to adopt the Liberty Tree Environmental Education Program. LEARN MORE