Sons of the American Revolution - Pittsburgh Chapter

Sons of the American Revolution - Pittsburgh Chapter We are a patriotic community service organization with membership based on our descent from those who fought for the cause of the American Revolution

08/15/2026

Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Josiah Harmar
(Biography from the Army Historical Foundation)

Josiah Harmar was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 10, 1753. When he was 18, he was appointed as captain in the 1st Pennsylvania Battalion. In October 1776, he entered the Continental Army as a captain in the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment. He became a lieutenant colonel in 1777 and was a brevet colonel from September to November 1783.

In 1784, he was appointed as lieutenant colonel
commandant of the 1st American Regiment, and he served as a senior officer in the United States Army from 1784 to 1791. He was brevetted brigadier general in 1787. In 1790, the Miami Indian villages defeated his punitive campaign along the Maumee River. In 1791, he was exonerated for the expedition's failure.

Retiring from active service in 1792, Harmar returned to Pennsylvania, where he served as adjutant general from 1793 to 1799. He died in Philadelphia on August 20, 1813.

In today's program, Josiah Harmar is being portrayed by reenactor Braken Burns.

The First Regiment Comes Home! Many thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters and local D...
08/15/2026

The First Regiment Comes Home! Many thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters and local DAR chapters for organizing just a special America250 event.

Members of the Pittsburgh Chapter, Pennsylvania Society: Sons of the American Revolution, gathered for the Negley Monume...
08/10/2026

Members of the Pittsburgh Chapter, Pennsylvania Society: Sons of the American Revolution, gathered for the Negley Monument Wreath Laying Ceremony, followed by fellowship, a picnic, and Jazz in the Park.

A beautiful day honoring the City of Pittsburgh history and celebrating America250.

Flag of the Commander in Chief’s GuardThis flag is traditionally associated with General George Washington’s Commander i...
08/06/2026

Flag of the Commander in Chief’s Guard

This flag is traditionally associated with General George Washington’s Commander in Chief’s Guard, an elite unit established in 1776 to protect the Commander in Chief, secure headquarters, and serve as a ceremonial honor guard. The Guard was composed of carefully selected soldiers drawn from regiments representing the various states, chosen for their discipline, character, and military ability. Although entrusted with Washington’s personal security, its members also participated in military campaigns alongside the Continental Army.

The flag features a white field with a central allegorical figure of Liberty dressed in light blue and holding a matching pennant. An American eagle with a white head and yellow beak stands prominently above a Union shield displaying a blue chief over red and white stripes. Additional details include a blue military coat with white facings, white waistcoat and breeches, brown boots with black half-gaiters, a sword and crossbelt, a green landscape, and a cocked hat adorned with blue and white feathers. The flag is finished with a yellow fringe.

A Unique WW II Veteran PA State Chancellor Colonel Bill Boswell and Pittsburgh Chapter Treasurer John Morgan shown with ...
08/02/2026

A Unique WW II Veteran

PA State Chancellor Colonel Bill Boswell and Pittsburgh Chapter Treasurer John Morgan shown with D-Day Veteran Warren Goss at a reception for him at the Pittsburgh-based Veterans Breakfast Club USA on August 1. They represented the Pennsylvania Society: Sons of the American Revolution in extending congratulations to him.

Warren will be 102 years old in February. At 19 he was a member of the 531st Special Brigade Engineer Shore Regiment, whose job was to remove obstacles embedded in the Normandy Beaches by Rommel’s Army. He landed on Utah Beach at 6:30 am on June 6, 1944, just prior to the main landings and his job as a rifleman was to protect the engineers. He went on to fight across France, participate in the Battle of the Bulge, and enter Germany in 1945.

Among his many adventures was being hidden for two days from German troops in the attic of a farmhouse by the 16-year old daughter of the farm’s owner. He still visits her children and grandchildren when he attends annual D-Day celebrations as a guest of the US government. Warren holds the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the French Legion of Honor. He is one of the very few living D-Day veterans.

He spoke of growing up during the Depression in Glenshaw near Pittsburgh. Before going to school in the morning, he fed and watered the family’s (father, mother, grandparents, four sisters and two brothers) chickens, delivered newspapers at a penny for each four deliveries, and delivered milk for the local dairy. He said he never got to class until the Pledge of Allegiance. He enlisted prior to graduation and didn’t receive his High School diploma (honorary) until 2006.

The VBC brings Veterans together in a safe environment where they can share their stories with others who have served.

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Join us at Woodville Experience this Sunday from 1-4 pm!
07/28/2026

Join us at Woodville Experience this Sunday from 1-4 pm!

As we look upon this monument, we are looking at the family trees of Beaver County.Among the many patriots we remember i...
07/25/2026

As we look upon this monument, we are looking at the family trees of Beaver County.

Among the many patriots we remember is Captain Thomas Moore, the first settler of Hanover Township, who left his family in a blockhouse to defend Fort Pitt. We honor William Bennet, who fled persecution in Ireland to build a life in North Sewickley, raising flax and wheat on the land he loved. We recall the resilience of James McKim, a prisoner of war who survived the fall of Fort Washington, only to re-enlist at the freezing encampment of Valley Forge.

We also recognize James Johnston, an immigrant from County Cavan, Ireland, who settled here and answered the call to defend the Pennsylvania frontier. As a private under Colonel Montgomery and Colonel Bull, he stood guard over our young state’s security during the darkest days of the struggle.

We remember Henry Jolly and Thomas Dickerson, ancestors of Compatriot Ralph Bischak, who stood as sentries on this very site as members of the Fort McIntosh garrison.

And we honor the Inman family. From the earliest days of our struggle for independence, the Inman name has been synonymous with the defense of this frontier. Their service did not end in 1783; it has continued through every generation of military service, including the Compatriots standing before you today.

Rev. David Felts closed the ceremony in prayer. “Almighty God, Ruler of the destinies of all countries and all men; even...
07/25/2026

Rev. David Felts closed the ceremony in prayer.

“Almighty God, Ruler of the destinies of all countries and all men; even at this frontier outpost our patriots pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to defend this nation in its infancy. Gracious God, General Washington led a band of determined men in whose hearts burned the dream and call of true FREEDOM. Together, they achieved what we are privileged to celebrate and honor today. In your grace and mercy, be pleased to grant our Patriots everlasting peace. Bless and save from every evil this nation for which these early patriots fought. We beg of You to Preserve our nation in purity and integrity, Father. And bless the members of our community who are so important in maintaining the principles of Freedom and Liberty. Because of our Patriots, we enjoy the marvels of Freedom and Liberty today.”

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