SAR Genealogical Research Library

10/01/2026

📚 A Generous Gift to the SAR Library

The SAR Library recently received a generous donation of books and several thousand e-books from Chris Thompson and Sheri on behalf of the Georgia Society.

Bill Burchfield, SAR Library Services & IT Manager, is pictured with Chris Thompson and a selection of books from the donation. We are grateful for this generous contribution, which will help expand the resources available to SAR members and researchers.

Thank you to Chris, Sheri, and the Georgia Society for supporting the SAR Library! 🇺🇸📖

09/25/2026

📚 15 Years Ago Today

On September 25, 2010, the Sons of the American Revolution dedicated the SAR Genealogical Research Library in Louisville, Kentucky.

Fifteen years later, the library continues to serve as an important resource for genealogists, historians, and researchers exploring the people and stories of the American Revolution.

These photos, from the Fall 2010 issue of SAR Magazine, capture the library around the time of its dedication.

📖 Read the Fall 2010 issue of SAR Magazine online:

https://www.sar.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/105-NO.-2_FALL-2010.pdf

09/24/2026

📚 Staff Spotlight: Bill Burchfield

Please join us in congratulating Bill Burchfield on his recent promotion to Library Services and IT Manager at the SAR!

In his new role, Bill is looking forward to bringing together his background in librarianship and genealogy with his IT experience. He hopes to continue expanding the SAR Genealogical Research Library’s digital offerings, supporting modernization of the SAR’s database systems, and meeting the technology needs of the SAR Museum.

Did you know the SAR Genealogical Research Library houses one of the largest national-level genealogical collections in the region? While many libraries focus their genealogical collections on a particular state or region, the SAR’s collection has a truly national scope. And many cataloged titles include links to e-books or digitized copies, allowing researchers to explore their family history from home!

When he’s not at the SAR, Bill enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, fishing, and gaming on his computer.

We’re excited to see Bill take on this new role and continue helping the SAR’s library, technology, and research resources grow!

09/21/2026

We were pleased to welcome members of the John Marshall Chapter, NSDAR , to the SAR Library on Saturday for a day of digitization work and discussion.

Following a meeting on digitization and collection weeding, the chapter presented the SAR Library with a generous honorarium in support of the Library’s ongoing work to preserve and make our nation’s Revolutionary-era history accessible for future generations.

We are grateful to the John Marshall Chapter, NSDAR, for their generosity and continued support of the SAR Library! 📚

09/16/2026

Celebrate Constitution Day on September 17th!

Take a look at this amazing photo from the October 1919 issue of the SAR magazine, capturing the vibrant celebration of Constitution Day in New York City, where around 8,000 people gathered! To explore the full article that accompanies this photo, be sure to follow the link!

https://www.sar.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/XV-NO-2_OCTOBER-1919.pdf

09/12/2026

Interested in using DNA to uncover more about your family history?

Richard Hill, DNA testing author and speaker, recently presented “Y Chromosome Insights and Strategies” as part of the SAR Genealogical Research Library’s free educational programming.

In this recorded presentation, Hill explores how Y-DNA testing can provide valuable clues about paternal lines and help genealogists uncover connections and new avenues for research.

Watch the presentation on the SAR YouTube channel and learn how Y-DNA can become another valuable tool in your family-history research.

https://youtu.be/Pz9wWtDKPO4

What can the Y chromosome reveal about your family history? In this...

09/11/2026

Today, the Sons of the American Revolution remembers those we lost on September 11, 2001, and honors the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call.

The Fall 2001 SAR Magazine captured our nation in the immediate aftermath, featuring SAR Compatriot and President George W. Bush on its cover.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

[Read the full Fall 2001 issue](https://buff.ly/BP0bkoL)

09/04/2026

Holiday Closure Notice

The SAR Headquarters and SAR Genealogical Research Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!