The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Dedicates Bench Outside of York City Hall
The Bench Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
(YORK, PA) – On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) participated in a bench dedication ceremony celebrating the city of York, PA and its participation in the founding of the United States of America.
Pennsylvania SAR members were joined by Michael R. Helfrich, Mayor of the City York, and Bryan K. Tate, York County Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans Court. SAR President General, John L. Dodd also made remarks and unveiled the permanent structure that now exists outside of the York City Hall.
This bench dedication commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States and comes as the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution meets for its 134th Congress in Lancaster, PA.
SAR President General, John Dodd, remarked, “The SAR thanks the City of York and Lancaster County for participating in this event honoring the fact that The Continental Congress met in York from September 1777 – June 1778.” Dodd said, “During that time it adopted the Articles of Confederation and [signed] the Treaty of Alliance with France. This bench truly commemorates one of the birthplaces of our Nation.”
