VIRGINIA SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Circular seal for the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. At the center, there are three busts in profile facing left, representing Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. Above the busts, the words “Vox Penna Gladius” are inscribed, symbolizing “the Voice,” “the Pen,” and “the Sword.” Below each bust are the dates “1765,” “1776,” and “1781,” corresponding to significant events: Patrick Henry’s seat in the House of Burgesses, Thomas Jefferson’s writing of the Declaration of Independence, and George Washington’s victory at Yorktown. At the bottom, the text reads “Organized July 7, 1890.” The outermost border contains the text “SONS OF THE THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION • VIRGINIA SOCIETY.” The seal uses a brownish background with darker brown text and detailing. 

Welcome to the website of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution! We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and teaching American history to future generations we strive to keep patriotism and the memory of our Revolutionary War heritage burning in the hearts and minds of every American, young and old.

George Mason, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Patrick Henry, and countless other patriots first drew breath on Virginia soil. In many respects, American Independence began with Virginia. It was Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, who first proposed on June 7, 1776, that the Continental Congress declare independence from Great Britain.

How to join the Sons of the American Revolution

The Benefits of Membership

Any male shall be eligible for membership in the SAR who is a citizen of good repute in the community; and a lineal descendant of an ancestor who was at all times unfailing in loyalty to and rendered acceptable service in the cause of American Independence. The SAR accepts service rendered, with some exceptions, for the period between 19 April 1775 and 26 November 1783.

To initiate the process, you should begin by ensuring that you can satisfy membership requirements and that you descend from an accepted Patriot. We do not restrict membership on basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, nation of citizenship, or residency. 

Membership Pamphlet

 

PATRIOTIC GOALS

HISTORICAL GOALS

EDUCATIONAL GOALS