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The winner of the SAR Knight Essay contest was Joseph Nusbaum, a high school senior from Pensacola Catholic High School in Florida. By Joseph Nusbaum Winner, Youth Essay Contest SAR Magazine, Vol. 111 No. 1 The concept of natural rights…

The 126th Annual National Congress SAR Magazine, Vol. 111 No. 1 July 9-13, 2016 The 126th Congress, hosted by the Massachusetts Society, July 9-13, drew 239 compatriots and guests to Boston's Westin-Copley Place, which is at the heart of the…

This engraving of author Thomas Paine is one of 150 items from the American Revolutionary era featured in the Princeton University Digital Library's Sid Lapidus '59 Collection on Liberty and the American Revolution. The digital collection is available online for…

Sons of the American Revolution museum coming to West Main's Museum Row By Steve Kaufman Insider Louisville Updated 12 March 2016 Not only is West Main Street becoming Museum Row. It also is becoming Interactive Experience/Learning Center Row. (All right,…

Four Decades of Public Service to be recognized at Annual Event Virginia Society SAR Sons of the American Revolution Posted Fri, 2016-01-15 09:33 The George Washington Chapter of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will host a formal…

Fred Kaffenberger Jr., dressed in Colonial-era garb, died Dec. 12, 2015 while taking part in a Wreaths Across America event at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Kansas while laying Christmas wreaths at the graves of veterans.

by Steve Kaufman Not only is West Main Street becoming Museum Row. It also is becoming Interactive Experience/Learning Center Row. (All right, not as catchy!) One of the newest tenants of the cast iron buildings on the picturesque street, between…

Massachusetts receive 14 Awards at Congress 2014 The following awards were presented to state societies, chapters and individuals for various categories as listed in the SAR Handbook. Recognition Night: Awards to state societies, chapters and individuals EVENING AWARDS CEREMONY C.A.R.…

Throughout history, certain documents have been issued to claim or establish rights and to check abuses of power. To many, the document known as Magna Carta, or the Great Charter, written in thirteenth-century England, is one of the most potent symbols of political liberty and justice. This exhibition brings together six important documents significant to American history, spanning more than eight centuries: Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, an early draft of the Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Declaration of Rights of the Women of the United States, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Serving as your President General is a great honor. When I joined the SAR, I had no idea that someday I would be serving you in this position. Billie and I want to express our gratitude for your support over the years. My primary goal is to continue advancing the objectives of this organization. The 124th Congress is behind us, and it was