Welcome

Welcome to the Massachusetts Society of Sons of the American Revolution, a hereditary society formed in 1889 to honor and perpetuate the ideals, courage and sacrifice of our ancestors who served in the cause for freedom through the American Revolution. We serve our communities to inspire future generations about the founding principles of our Country.

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We are part of the largest male lineage organization in the United States with over 37,000 members in over 550 chapters across all 50 states as well as several international societies. We are a living, breathing, and ever-evolving state society that invites Americans to connect to their personal past and civic history.

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About us

Massachusetts' Soldiers

Yearly Events

The Massachusetts Society

About us

The society is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit that seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom.

Col. Henry Knox Color Guard

Our Color Guard

The uniforms of the Color Guard reflect the time when the Massachusetts regiment was formed on May 19, 1775 with ten companies and 417 men.

Meeting of the National Society

Annual Congress

Leaders and members from across our state societies and Europe gather for a week in early July to celebrate and plan the work ahead.

Members of the Boston Chapter

Our Chapters

Chapters of the Massachusetts Society are located throughout the Commonwealth from Cape Cod to Western Massachusetts.

Primary, Secondary, College Awards

Youth Contests

The society sponsors contests for youths annually to engage students and educators in the American Revolutionary period for youths of all ages.

Scholarships and Certificates

Eagle Scouts

The society invites all Eagle Scouts interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest.

High School and College ROTC

Officers in Training

Awards and certificates for high-school juniors and college seniors based on the principle of “citizen soldier” as exemplified by the American Revolution’s Minuteman.

Citizens, Public Servants, Veterans

Public Service

The society is proud to recognize the accomplishments and exceptional contributions of citizens, public servants, and veterans in the community.

On Maritime in the Revolutionary War

Annual Conference

The National Society sponsors several educational programs, including the SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution.

Forthcoming Center and Musuem

Center & Museum

A presentation on the forthcoming Education Center and Museum currently being developed and funded in Louisville.

Family and historical research

Ancestral Search

Resources for finding historical documents, records, and information about the relationship of individuals and families going back in time.

News articles and periodicals

Articles

Featured material from journals, magazines, and newspapers on the history, people, and modern-day archaeology of the period.