SAR Genealogical Research Library

08/21/2026

From the SAR Institutional Archives:

Check out this 1985 clipping for SAR membership from a Maryland newspaper! The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Country. Interested in joining? Click the link to find out how!

https://www.sar.org/how-to-apply/

08/13/2026

Have you ever found something in your family tree that you absolutely didn’t expect?

FOX Carolina recently shared the story of a Gaffney, South Carolina, couple who discovered that two of their ancestors were brothers who actually fought on opposite sides during the Revolutionary War.

And we’re excited to see our own Staff Genealogist, Jasie Stokes, featured in the story!

Jasie talks about how researchers can dig into records like wills, deeds, pension files, and muster rolls to uncover these kinds of stories.

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As America marks its 250th birthday, genealogy work is helping turn family folklore into fact.

08/12/2026

From the SAR Institutional Archives:

Check out these remarkable treasures from 1910! Highlighted here are the official portrait of past PG Morris B. Beardsley, his certificate as a member of the 21st SAR Congress, and a medal commemorating the 21st Congress.

08/08/2026

From the SAR Institutional Archives: Check out the SAR Eagle Scout Scholarship patch alongside a sketch of its original design from the 1985 Presidents General records and the NSSAR Medals Collection!

Want to learn more about the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest and how Eagle Scouts can compete for scholarships and national recognition? Visit: sar.org/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-contest.

08/06/2026

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is honored to receive $200,000 as part of a nearly $750,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant awarded in partnership with the Frazier History Museum .

This exciting project will digitize more than 150 Revolutionary War-era artifacts from the SAR's collection, preserving these priceless pieces of American history and making them accessible to people around the world through interactive 3D technology. From military artifacts to everyday household items, these objects help tell the complete story of life during the American Revolution.

A special thank you to WDRB News for covering this important project and helping share the SAR's mission to preserve, promote, and educate others about our Revolutionary heritage!

Read the full story below! ⬇️

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Louisville history groups receive $750,000 grant to transform Revolutionary War artifacts into digital experiences.

08/01/2026

From the SAR Institutional Archives: Signed by Registrar General A. Howard Clark, this document lists SAR state societies and the numbers of their active memberships for January 1, 1903. Do you see your state on this list?

07/30/2026

Today, we were honored to welcome teachers from across Kentucky as part of a professional development day hosted by KET - Kentucky Educational Television.

Educators got a hands-on look at how the SAR can support history education in the classroom and learned about the exciting field trip opportunities that will be available when the upcoming SAR Education Center and Museum opens.

Thank you to KET for including us as teachers prepare for the new school year!

07/30/2026

We're excited to help make Revolutionary War history more accessible than ever.

Thanks to support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, 250 Revolutionary War artifacts will be digitally preserved in stunning 3D—giving people everywhere the chance to explore these incredible pieces of our nation's past.

Thanks to Louisville Public Media for sharing the story!

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Revolutionary War-era objects and documents will be digitized into 3D models in a permanent, online collection.

07/29/2026

Louisville has a deeper Revolutionary War story than many people realize. This great read from Road to Liberty explores the city's connection to America's founding and the western frontier.

It's well worth a few minutes if you enjoy Revolutionary history. It's one more reminder of why preserving and sharing these stories matters.

My recent trip to Louisville, Kentucky built profoundly on what I have learned as a descendant of Samuel Kendall, whose service in the Virginia militia on the western front inspired my song "So Dearly Won" on the Journey to Liberty album. Walking the grounds of this historic city—anchored by a del...

07/25/2026

From the SAR Institutional Archives: This Iowa State Society invitation to membership was part of Iowa’s efforts for recruiting more SAR members in 1908.