Sons of the Revolution is a hereditary society which was founded in 1876 and educates the public about the

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. The General Society Sons of the Revolution headquarters is a

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located at

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. The Society is governed by a board of managers, an executive committee, officers, standing committees and their members, and staff. The General Society includes 28 State Societies and chapters in the

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, as well as

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. It describes its purpose as:

To perpetuate the memory of the men, who in the
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, naval and civil service of the
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and of the Continental Congress by their acts or counsel, achieved the
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of the
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, and to further the proper celebration of the anniversaries of the birthday of
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, and of prominent events connected with the War of the Revolution; to collect and secure for preservation the rolls,
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, and other documents relating to that period; to inspire the members of the Society with the patriotic spirit of the
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; to promote the feeling of
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among them.

Sons of the Revolution should not be confused with

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, a separate organization which was founded on April 30, 1889, by the

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businessman William Osborn McDowell.

Membership

Membership is open to:

Any male person above the age of eighteen years, of good character, and a descendant of one who, as a military, naval, or marine officer, soldier, sailor or marine, in actual service, under the authority of the original thirteen Colonies or States or of the Continental Congress, and remaining always loyal to such authority, or a descendant of one who signed the
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, or of one who, as a member of the Continental Congress or of the
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of any of the Colonies or States, or as an official appointed by or under the authority of any such legislative bodies, actually assisted in the establishment of American Independence by services rendered during the War of Revolution, becoming thereby liable to conviction of
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, against the government of
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, but remaining always loyal to the authority of the Colonies or States, or who served honorably in a military or naval expedition against the British during the War of the Revolution under the authority of the French or
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governments....

Junior, senior and life memberships are also available. Members receive benefits which include: * Invitation to general-society, state-society and chapter events, including the triennial meetings and the annual Let Freedom Ring celebrations; * Issues of the general-society quarterly, ''Drumbeat'' and * Availability of accoutrements, including membership certificate, rosette, formal and informal insignia, and other regalia. Based on the President's message from 2015, there are approximately 5,000 members.

History

Founding

Sons of the Revolution was founded on February 22, 1876, at

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, primarily by leading members of

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and the businessman

John Austin Stevens John Austin Stevens Jr. (January 21, 1827 – June 10, 1910) was a leader of business, an adviser of government and a student of the American Revolution. While he was born to a prominent banking family with political connections, it was his intere ...

. He disagreed with Society of the Cincinnati requirements limiting membership to the eldest male descendants based on the rules of primogeniture. Stevens held a preliminary meeting on December 18, 1875, at the

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at New York. At a second meeting held in January 1876, the first

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was adopted and a flier which invited members was published. After a few years of little activity, an elaborate "turtle feast" was held on December 4, 1883, in the Long Room of historic

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. The banquet was to commemorate the

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of General George Washington's farewell there to his

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. The 1883 dinner helped recruit 40 new members, and the group was reorganized as the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York Inc. In the early years after the reorganization, Society of the Cincinnati President-General

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gave much support and encouragement to the New York Society. In his obituary, he described Sons members as, "Younger brothers of the Cincinnati".

Formation of state societies

Besides residents of

, many gentlemen from nearby states with business or other ties in New York City had, from the beginning, been either members or prospective members of the Society. The possibility that some of them might eventually form societies in their own states had been recognized in the Society Constitution. The growth in the number of members by 1888 made this a more promising likelihood. The first of the new State Societies, the

Society of Sons of the Revolution was organized on April 3, 1888. This was accomplished chiefly through the efforts of John W. Jordan, later librarian of the

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and Josiah Granville Leach. The creation of a new State Society in

started a debate over the Society Constitution. Of primary concern was who would charter or create new State Societies. The Pennsylvania Society was created by members; independent of the New York Society. On March 11, 1889, The Sons of the Revolution in the District of Columbia was chartered by the New York Society. This debate was resolved by the creation of the General Society and a new Constitution on April 18, 1890. The General Society charters new societies but, "The State Societies shall regulate all matters respecting their own affairs".

General society formation

Recognizing that members from states other than New York might form state societies in their states, the group's officers amended its constitution in 1884 to provide that state societies may organize as "auxiliary branches." Consequently, the Pennsylvania society was formed in 1888, and the

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society was formed in 1889. The General Society constitution was proposed on February 12, 1890, in

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and adopted on March 8, 1890, in New York. Members of the three state societies held a meeting on April 19, 1890, in Washington to inaugurate the General Society. In the next few years, several more state societies were formed and the General Society developed a more national character.

Activities

The General Society and state societies offer patriotic, historical and educational activities for its members and the public. In addition to various dinners, exhibits and holiday events, the societies produce the following specific activities. Several state societies own and operate historic buildings.

Triennial general meetings

Since its founding, the General Society has held triennial meetings of the membership. The 41st meeting was held on October 4 through 7, 2012 in

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, by the

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society. The 42nd meeting was held on October 1 through 4, 2015, in Williamsburg, Virginia, by the Virginia Society.

Citizen awards

The General Society has established various citizen awards, given to individuals and state societies for their work to continue the SR mission and honor the memory of the participants of the Revolution. The awards include the Modern Patriot Award, the Patrick Henry Award, the Jay Harris Award, the Richard Farmer Hess Leadership Award, the Trent Trophy, the Membership Achievement Award and the Presidential Commendation of Merit.

Fraunces Tavern

Since 1904, the New York Society has owned and operated the Fraunces Tavern as a

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and restaurant. They restored the building, which had a prominent place in pre-Revolution and Revolution history. The society claims the tavern is Manhattan's oldest surviving building. The Fraunces Tavern Museum maintains several galleries of art and artifacts about the Revolution, including the McEntee "Sons of the Revolution" Gallery that displays much of the Society history.The building served also as the offices of the General Society until 2002, In 2013, the society headquarters was relocated to Williamsburg, Virginia.

Green End Fort

The Rhode Island society has maintained Green End Fort, in the Village of Green's End on the border of Newport and Middletown, since 1969 when its owner,

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, "expressed hope that the Sons would 'maintain the Fort as a memorial and eventually acquire the property.'" The fort was believed to have been built in 1777 by British troops as part of the defenses of Newport, but more recent scholarship indicates it was probably built by the French army under

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in 1780.

Grave-marker and wreath placements

Several state societies have placed Society markers and wreaths at the graves of identified revolutionary patriots; for instance, the

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society placed markers at the graves of

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and

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, which are located in the

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. The General Society joined the Georgia society in 2005 to place a wreath at the re-interment of U.S. Brig. Gen.

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in Savannah, Ga.

"Let Freedom Ring" celebrations

Since July 4, 1969, the Pennsylvania society has sponsored "Let Freedom Ring," the nationwide celebration of those who helped achieve the nation's independence during the Revolution. According to

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25 of 1963, bells across the nation are rung 13 times at exactly 2:00 p.m. EDT in honor of the 13 original states represented by the signers of the Declaration of Independence. At the appointed hour, four young descendants of the signers tap Philadelphia's famous Liberty Bell, setting off the chimes of freedom from bell towers throughout the nation. A series of related patriotic festivities take place in the Independence Hall area, including a colorful parade of Revolutionary War flags, fifes and drums, and a

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-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolutionary War at Washington Square.

Military awards

The General Society and several State Societies have established various educational and military awards, which are given to individuals and groups for their academic or service performance. The awards include the Annapolis Cup, which was created in 1905 and given annually by the general society and the Maryland society to a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman; the Knox Trophy (New York), which was created in 1910 and given annually by the New York society to a U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadet; the Capt.

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Award which was created in 1999 and given annually by the New York society to a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point midshipman; the Recognition Award, which was created in 2002 and given annually by the Massachusetts society to a

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cadet; and the Knox Trophy (Massachusetts), which was created in 1924 and given annually until 1940 by the Massachusetts society to a

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field-artillery battery and a "redleg" artilleryman.

Evacuation Day observances

The New York society has organized infrequent Evacuation Day observances of the anniversary of the British departure on November 25, 1783, from New York after the Revolution. After a

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New York Police Department denial on May 21, 2008, of a New York society application for a parade permit, officials accepted the application on July 30, 2008, for society members to march down

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from New York City Hall to

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, "where reenactors in period costumes will lower a

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and raise the Stars and Stripes in a symbolic reprise of what happened in 1783. British and French diplomats, along with others who had roles in the American colonies' struggle for independence," were invited to attend.

Partial list of notable members

Gerald Ford presidential portrait (cropped)

Many notable celebrities and public leaders in the United States have been members of the Sons of the Revolution. They include the following persons:

Presidents of the United States

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of Texas * George H. W. Bush of Texas * Gerald Ford of Michigan *

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of Kansas *

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of Missouri *

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of Iowa *

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of New York *

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of Ohio

United States Senators

* U.S. Sen.

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of Tennessee * U.S. Sen. and Governor

Morgan Bulkeley Morgan Gardner Bulkeley (December 26, 1837 – November 6, 1922) was an American politician, businessman, and sports executive. A Republican, he served in the American Civil War, and became a Hartford bank president before becoming the third p ...

of Connecticut * U.S. Sen.

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of California * U.S. Sen. Frank Putnam Flint of California * U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona * U.S. Sen.

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of Pennsylvania * U.S. Sen.

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of Tennessee

United States Representatives

* U.S. Rep. Franklin Bartlett of New York * U.S. Rep.

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of New York * U.S. Rep. Charles E. Bennett of Florida * U.S. Rep. Thornton G. Berry Jr. of West Virginia * U.S. Rep.

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of Ohio * U.S. Rep. Edmund N. Carpenter of Pennsylvania * U.S. Rep.

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of North Carolina * U.S. Rep. William H. Douglas of New York * U.S. Rep. Charles I. Faddis of Pennsylvania * U.S. Rep.

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of Connecticut * U.S. Rep. Barry Goldwater Jr. of California * U.S. Rep. Benjamin F. James of Pennsylvania * U.S. Rep.

Jefferson M. Levy Jefferson Monroe Levy (April 16, 1852 – March 6, 1924) was a three-term U.S. Congressman from New York, a leader of the New York Democratic Party, and a renowned real estate and stock speculator. In 1879 at the age of 27, he took control of ...

of New York * U.S. Rep.

George B. McClellan Jr. George Brinton McClellan Jr. (November 23, 1865November 30, 1940), was an American statesman, author, historian, and educator. The son of the American Civil War general and presidential candidate George B. McClellan, he was the 93rd Mayor of Ne ...

of New York * U.S. Rep. Cornelius A. Pugsley of New York * U.S. Rep.

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of California * U.S. Rep. Jacob van Vechten Olcott of New York

Ambassadors

* U.S. Ambassador

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of Massachusetts * U.S. Ambassador S.G.W. Benjamin of New York * U.S. Ambassador

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of New York * U.S. Ambassador Charles S. Francis of New York * U.S. Ambassador Hampson Gary of Texas * U.S. Ambassador George A. Gordon of New York * U.S. Ambassador Franklin Mott Gunther of the District of Columbia * U.S. Ambassador John Langeloth Loeb Jr. of New York * U.S. Ambassador J. William Middendorf of Rhode Island * U.S. Ambassador Richard C. Patterson Jr. of New York * U.S. Ambassador

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of Germany * U.S. Ambassador Charles H. Sherrill of New York

Other government officials

* Secretary of the Interior James Rudolph Garfield of California * Secretary of the Interior Ethan A. Hitchcock * Secretary of War John W. Weeks of Massachusetts * Governor of Maryland John Lee Carroll * Governor of West Virginia

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* Governor of New Mexico Territory LeBaron Bradford Prince * Panama Canal Zone Gov. Chester Harding of the District of Columbia * Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Darling of Vermont * Attorney for the Southern District of New York William Hayward of New York * Attorney for the District of Connecticut Francis H. Parker of Connecticut * Civil Service Commission Member William Gorham Rice of New York *

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member George P. McLain * Consul Charles H. Delavan of New York * Consul Augustin W. Ferrin of New York * Consul Thomas H. Norton of New York * Consul James R. Parsons Jr. of New York * Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit Judge J. Edward Lumbard of New York * Federal Trade Commission Chairman Robert E. Freer of Ohio * Solicitor General James M. Beck of Pennsylvania * U.S. Treasurer Daniel Nash Morgan of Connecticut

Military and naval officers

* Admiral of the Navy

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, USN of Vermont * Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak, USMC of California * Commandant of the Marine Corps Col. Charles Grymes McCawley, USMA of the District of Columbia * Quartermaster General of the Army Charles G. Sawtelle, USA of the District of Columbia * Vice Admiral Howard Fithian Kingman, USN of California * Maj. Gen. William Denison Whipple, USA of New York * Brig. Gen. and

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recipient

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, USA of the District of Columbia * Brig. Gen. Morris Cooper Foote of New York * Brig. Gen. Royal T. Frank, USA * Brig. Gen. Green Clay Goodloe, USMC of the District of Columbia * Brig. Gen. Lyman W.V. Kennon, USA of Rhode Island * Brig. Gen. Charles L. McCawley, USMC of the District of Columbia * Brig. Gen. Samuel Mills, USV * Brig. Gen. and

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of California *

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of Rhode Island * Businessman Frederick H. Rindge of California * Motion-picture Director

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of California * Science-fiction writer

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