The Sons of the American Revolution
The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Country.
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR or SAR) was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. SAR is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and promoting education to our future generations. SAR members volunteer untold hours of service each year in their local communities. SAR is very active in assisting veterans. We proudly assist teachers with living history interpreters, lesson planning materials and reenactment events for school aged youth to attend.
As one of the largest male societies in the country, SAR boasts tens of thousands of active members in over 550 chapters across the United States and internationally. Any male 18 years or older-regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background-who can prove blood lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. We were on the razor’s edge in allowing DNA results to be used to prove descent for those with unclear roots. SAR National Headquarters houses one of the nation’s premier genealogical libraries. NSSAR is a Congressionally Chartered Organization and is exempt from Federal income taxes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Pictured from left to right - Seated: Duane P. Booth; James M. Eagan; A. Parks Honeywell. 1st Row: Stephan P. Clarke; John B. Hough; Craig R. Williamson; Thomas L. Dunne; Joseph B. Fitzpatrick. 2nd Row: Bruce P Coyne; Joel E. Bixby; Bryan S. Thompson; Mark A. Friden; Peter W. Johnson; George A. Gydesen.
The Thousand Islands Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) was chartered on October 2, 2014, in Alexandria Bay, New York. As a unit of the Empire State Society, SAR, the chapter’s primary area of responsibility includes Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Lewis counties, as well as the region along the St. Lawrence River.
The chapter is dedicated to honoring Revolutionary War patriots, many of whom are buried in the region. We actively engage in bringing men into membership through assistance with genealogical proofs. Our activities include marking graves of our patriot ancestors, commemorating historic events, participation with Wreaths Across America, color guard participation, educational programs for schools, and fostering community awareness of the founding fathers. Local schools and Boy Scouts benefit from their citizenship awards. Additionally, the chapter supports Operation Ancestor Search (OAS), a genealogy support program for wounded warriors, providing free services to soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Drum.
The chapter is dedicated to honoring Revolutionary War patriots, many of whom are buried in the region. We actively engage in bringing men into membership through assistance with genealogical proofs. Our activities include marking graves of our patriot ancestors, commemorating historic events, participation with Wreaths Across America, color guard participation, educational programs for schools, and fostering community awareness of the founding fathers. Local schools and Boy Scouts benefit from their citizenship awards. Additionally, the chapter supports Operation Ancestor Search (OAS), a genealogy support program for wounded warriors, providing free services to soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Drum.