Photo courtesy of Christopher Powell, NCSSAR

 
The Sons of the American Revolution is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit organization that seeks to maintain and extend

* the institutions of American freedom
* an appreciation for true patriotism
* a respect for our national symbols
* the value of American citizenship
* the unifying force of 'e pluribus unum' that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people.

We do this by perpetuating the stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph of the men who achieved the independence of the American people in the belief that these stories are universal ones of man's eternal struggle against tyranny, relevant to all time, and will inspire and strengthen each succeeding generation as it too is called upon to defend our freedoms on the battlefield and in our public institutions.

Membership in the SAR is open to all men 18 and over who can prove descent from someone who aided in the Patriot cause.

For more information, click on 'Membership Information'  or contact NCSSAR Webmaster Bob Yankle at: NCSSAR@triad.rr.com

 
NC Militia soldier, ca. 1780, by Don Troiani
Photo courtesy of Stewart Dunaway, NCSSAR

 

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From a history of the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, by Thomas "Nat" Clark and Leonard W. Topping:

"The North Carolina Society was organized at Washington, N.C., on the afternoon of February 22, 1911. There were present 

Dr. J. C. Rodman, L. D. Bonner, R. T. Bonner, F. H. von Eberstein, Lyndon Y. Shaw, Frank C. Kugler, W. B. Harding, Dr. John G. Blount, Jr., John A. Wendell, Sr., E. W. Myers, R. L. M. Bonner, B . T. Bonner, Dr. H. M. Bonner, and Stephen C. Bragaw. 

Mr. Bragaw was made temporary Chairman and Mr. Shaw temporary Secretary. Mr. Bragaw explained the purposes of the meeting and the objects of the Society. A constitution and by-laws were read and adopted, and the following officers were elected: 

President Hon. Stephen C. Bragaw, Washington
Vice-President Mr. John A. Weddell, Tarboro
Secretary-Registrar Mr. R. T. Bonner, Aurora
Treasurer Dr. John C. Rodman, Washington
Historian Mr. E. W. Myers, Greensboro
Chaplain H. M. Bonner, New Bern

The Society started with thirty members, brought together through energetic work by Commander John H. Moore, U. S. N., Chairman of the Organization Committee, South, and Mr. R. T. Bonner, of Aurora, N. C.."

 

 

Disclaimers, etc.

The photo used in the NCSSAR logo was taken by NCSSAR Compatriot Christopher Powell at the 2006 reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.  It depicts the veteran 1st Maryland Regiment repelling the charge of the elite British Guards at the American third line during the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, fought March 15, 1781 near present-day Greensboro, NC. The other photo, a NC Militia soldier, ca. 1780, was taken by Stewart Dunaway of the General Francis Nash Chapter, NCSSAR.  Both photographers' works have been featured in a number of NCSSAR Photo Galleries.

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