Organized
on April 24, 1889, the New Hampshire Society, Sons of the American
Revolution (NHSSAR) is the state affiliate for the National Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR).
What
Is The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution?
The
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was incorporated
on January 17, 1890 in Connecticut and later chartered by the United
States Congress on June 9, 1906. Prior to this date a number of
state societies were formed. These were led by the Sons of Revolutionary
Sires, organized July 4, 1876 in San Francisco. The first Congress
of the National Society was held in Louisville, Kentucky on April
30, 1889 which was the 100th anniversary of George Washington's
taking of the oath of office of President of the United States.
The
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR)
was organized on April 30, 1889, to " perpetuate the memory of
those who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the
American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American People.
"
The
NSSAR:
- Honor individuals
for outstanding and unusual patriotic achievement on a national,
regional and local level.
- Honor members
of the United States Congress for outstanding service to the nation.
- Honor outstanding
high school students annually with the presentation of a Good
Citizenship Award.
- Honor outstanding
Junior and Senior ROTC cadets annually with the presentation of
the ROTC
Award.
- Honor Law
Enforcement officials for outstanding service with a Law Enforcement
Award.
- Select an
outstanding Eagle
Scout annually at the chapter, state and national level. The
national winner receives a college scholarship.
- Honor an
outstanding student for winning the Knight
Essay Contest.
- Conduct a
national
historical orations contest annually.
- Sponsor Boy
Scout troops and chapters of the Children of the American Revolution.
- Place SAR
Markers at the grave sites of Revolutionary War Patriots and SAR
Members.
- Commemorate
Revolutionary War Patriots with appropriate ceremonies.
- Participate
in new citizenship swearing-in ceremonies.
- Observe patriotic
anniversaries.
- Cooperate
with the
National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution,
National Society
of the Children of the American Revolution and
other hereditary organizations in the
promotion of patriotism.
The National
Headquarters is located in Louisville, Kentucky. There are 50
state societies including the District of Columbia. There are also
societies in France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and Switzerland.
The current membership is approximately 26,000 active members.
