SAR Historical Speaker Series — “The Revolutionary Battlefield Surgeon”

May 15, 2025 / 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
120 N King St, Morganton, NC 28655, USA

The Colonel Alexander Erwin Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CAESAR) is proud to sponsor our public “SAR Historical Speaker Series”.    These events are open to not only SAR membership but also, friends & family, educators and community guests and those that are just interested in history.

Date and Time:  Thursday – May 15th, 2025,  starts promptly at 6:00-7:30pm

      No charge for attendance but Optional Full Dinner and Dessert is $20.00.

NEW Meal Options Below – Must request at time of RSVP    

    House Salad and Dessert Only Option $7.00

    Vegetarian Plate Option $20.00 is now available. 

 Cash at the door

     Please RSVPnumber of guests and if you will be eating. RSVP to be received no later than May 13, 2025

              Send email to  or text 262-581-6223

Guest Speaker:  Jim Theofrastous, M.D.

Presentation Title: “The Revolutionary Battlefield Surgeon”

Summary:  Jim, a retired surgeon himself, hopes to give you a perspective on the challenges the Revolutionary War surgeon faced on the battlefield on land and at sea, and how some of those challenges have been improved.

Exhibit:   Examples of Revolutionary Era Military Flintlock Pistols