Interested in learning more about the Sons of the American Revolution and YOUR Patriot ancestors? Use the links below to get connected!
To initiate the SAR membership process, you should begin by ensuring that you can satisfy the SAR membership requirements and that you are a direct descendant of a Revolutionary War Patriot. The SAR does not restrict membership on basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, nation of citizenship or residency. To establish eligibility you must be able to confirm that you are a direct ancestral line descendant of a Patriot by providing appropriate SAR acceptable documentation.
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FREE database for ALL to use in researching Patriot ancestors: The PRS is a combination of the previous NSSAR Patriot and Graves Registry (Online), NSSAR Revolutionary War Graves Registry (Book and CD), information from the NSSAR Patriot Index CD (2002), and additional information and updates from various State Grave Registry Databases. This database will continue to expand as new patriots and graves are found and new members are approved.
Our Library & Archives website contains many free resources for you to explore when researching your genealogy – including the library catalog which contains links to free electronic versions of many titles – just look for the “e-book” label at the end of the call numbers. Our American Lineage section features announcements, news, and videos of past events and educational programs, while our Events page gives you a heads up about upcoming programs. And our Research tab connects you to some of our favorite free genealogy websites! Coming soon: Research services and virtual archival consultations!
BONUS: For those who attended our Photo Workshop – or missed out on a seat, here is a link to the slides presented: https://library.sar.org/rootstech-photo-workshop/
