About Us
History of the SAR
In 1876 there were many celebrations to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As part of this patriotic fervor, a group of men in the San Francisco, California, area who were descendants of patriots involved in the American Revolution, formed an organization called the Sons of Revolutionary Sires.
Their objective was to have a fraternal and civic society to salute those men and women who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to the battle for independence from Great Britain. They desired to keep alive their ancestors’ story of patriotism and courage in the belief that it is a universal one of man’s struggle against tyranny — a story which would inspire and sustain succeeding generations when they would have to defend and extend our freedoms.
April 30, 1889
Out of the Sires grew the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which was organized on April 30, 1889 — the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as our nation’s first President. We have used the acronym SAR to identify ourselves for over 100 years.
The SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society composed of lineal descendants of the men who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in the battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American Independence.
The National Society was chartered by an Act of the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. The charter was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who was a member of the SAR. The charter authorizes the granting of charters to societies of the various states and territories and authorizes the state societies to charter chapters within their borders. Federal Legislation that established a federal charter for the National Society SAR.
Nebraska SAR
Who We Are
The Nebraska SAR was organized and chartered on April 26, 1890, in the Paxton Hotel in Omaha, NE. Champion S. Chase was elected the first State President of the Nebraska SAR.
The Nebraska SAR has 3 Chapters, the Omaha Chapter in Omaha, NE, the Lincoln Chapter in Lincoln, NE, and the Platte River Chapter in North Platte, NE, as well as Members at Large around the state who do not live close to a local chapter, with total membership around 150 members.
The Nebraska SAR has an active Color Guard, participating and promoting events throughout the State, in accordance with our stated objectives of Patriotic, Historical, and Educational activities.
Interested In Membership?
Do you have a patriot ancestor? Learn more about how to become a member of the Nebraska SAR today!