The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (N.S.D.A.R. or DAR) was founded on October 11, 1890.  The Society was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia June 4, 1891, and in 1896, incorporated by an Act of the United States Congress. President Grover Cleveland signed the charter. Under this Act of Incorporation, the Society reports annually to the United States Congress through the Smithsonian Institution.

Objectives:

Historical - to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence;

Educational - to carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinion… " and

Patriotic - to cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.

Through our line to Patriot John BRITTON (1755 - 1846), via Neva May BRITTEN (1884 - 1948), the wife of Burton Bebe LOWRY (1883 - 1966), membership in the N.S.D.A.R. can be achieved through proper application.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (N.S.D.A.R. or DAR)

The National Society Sons of the American Revolution (N.S.S.A.R. or SAR) was incorporated on January 17, 1890 in Connecticut and later chartered by the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. The charter was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who was a member of the SAR. Prior to this date a number of state societies were formed in the 1890's. These were led by the Sons of Revolutionary Sires, organized July 4, 1876 in San Francisco. The first Congress of the National Society was held in Louisville, Kentucky on April 30, 1889 which was the 100th anniversary of George Washington's taking of the oath of office of President of the United States.

Goals:

Historical -

• Commemorate and provide memorials for the people and events of the American Revolution.

• Help preserve records relating to the events leading up to and during the American Revolution.

  • The National SAR was a major force behind the construction of the National Archives in Washington DC and the collection of historic documents there.

• Support research and presentations (books, articles, and talks) related to the history and people of the period 1750-1800.

  • The national SAR Magazine publishes authoritative descriptions of historical events in a quality magazine of archival value.

  • The SAR Revolutionary War Graves Committee published information on some 54,000 gravesites of patriots in the NSSAR Revolutionary War Graves Register, published in 1993. Some 15,000 more ids have been collected and the entire 69,000 ids and locations have now been published on CDROM.

  • The Patriot Index Committee is publishing a CDROM with information on 450,000 patriots and their descendants.

Educational -

• Sponsor contests -- essay and oration -- for high school students, based on historical and patriotic themes.

• Inform the community about the events and philosophical bases of the American Revolution and the Constitution. Color Guards in Revolutionary War uniforms participate in civic events and patriotic celebrations throughout the United States, providing pageantry, drama and a sense of the nation's history. Important events and persons of the Revolutionary period are portrayed for students and the public at large.

• The SAR Magazine provides a public record of the activities of the society and has numerous articles detailing the history of the initial and continuing struggle for independence.

• Help people locate and evaluate genealogical records. Our state and chapter registrars have excellent resources, and the NSSAR library is a major national repository of genealogical information.

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Patriotic -

• Inspire the community with the principles on which our nation was founded.

  • Many chapters and states have color guards that wear Revolutionary War uniforms and participate in civic and patriotic events and observances such as Fourth of July, Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day, Flag Day, Patriots Day (April 19), Bill of Rights Day, Yorktown Day, Constitution Day, and important battles of the Revolutionary War.

  • Each year the SAR National Congress passes resolutions to stimulate personal and national action based on these principles.

  Maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom. In 1994 the NSSAR formed a Task Force to Preserve U. S. History to help focus public attention on profound problems in some proposed national standards for teaching pre-college U. S. History.

• Help carry out the promises expressed in the Preamble to the Constitution.

• Provide recognition for public service. The state societies and chapters of the NSSAR present thousands of awards each year to law enforcement officers, public safety officers, and other citizens who exemplify the best civic traditions of our nation. This includes young men and women who are leaders in our communities: high-ranking high school students of history, Eagle Scouts, JROTC and ROTC cadets and midshipmen.

• Honor, respect, and support veterans, especially those confined to residential and hospital facilities provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Through our line to Patriot John BRITTON (1755 - 1846), via Neva May BRITTEN (1884 - 1948), the wife of Burton Bebe LOWRY (1883 - 1966), membership in the N.S.S.A.R. can be achieved through proper application.

The National Society Sons of the American Revolution (N.S.S.A.R. or SAR)

The National Society Children of the American Revolution (N.S.C.A.R. or CAR) was founded in 1895, and is the oldest patriotic organization for youths in our country. Membership is open to descendents of patriots of the American Revolution.  The age range is birth to twenty-one. Meetings and activities are planned for all ages with special consideration given to younger members.

Objectives:

To acquire knowledge of American History.
 

To preserve and restore places of Historical importance associated with men and women who forwarded American Independence.
 

To ascertain the deeds and honor the memories of the men, women and children who rendered service to the cause of the American Revolution.
 

To promote the celebration of patriotic anniversaries.
 

To honor and cherish the Flag of the United States of America above every other flag.
 

To love, uphold and extend the principles of American liberty and patriotism.

Through our line to Patriot John BRITTON (1755 - 1846), via Neva May BRITTEN (1884 - 1948), the wife of Burton Bebe LOWRY (1883 - 1966), membership in the N.S.C.A.R. can be achieved through proper application.

The National Society Children of the American Revolution (N.S.C.A.R. or CAR)