Harris Ferry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Welcome to the Harris Ferry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, an organization of male descendants of Patriots, who during the American Revolution, rendered unwavering loyal service to the cause of American Independence.

From its inception, the Sons of the American Revolution have been dedicated to patriotic, historical and educational objectives to help perpetuate understanding of, reverence for, and preservation of the institutions of American freedom as delineated in the Preamble of the United States Constitution.

Want to Join?

For more information on becoming a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, review the criteria established by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

If you are a male 18 years or older, and can prove your lineage to a Patriot, please contact us at [email protected]. You can download the SAR Application as a fillable PDF here, the SAR Application Preparation Guide here, and the SAR Application Formatting Guide here.

Upcoming Events

Bronze ROTC Award Presented to Dylan Lovejoy

Cadet Dylan Lovejoy of Red Land High School received the SAR Bronze ROTC Award from Harris Ferry Chapter SAR on April 22, 2026. His instructor is LTC Frank Schimandle. Red…

Shine Bright America with HTVRC

A major 250PA event took place this weekend at the Captain Leon Lock Veterans Memorial in Enola. Harris Ferry Secretary Coburn organized the event alongside the Hampden Township Veterans Recognition…

PA CAR 2026 Conference

This weekend, the Pennsylvania State Society Children of the American Revolution held its annual Conference in Hershey, PA. Lemon and other officers of the local society attended the meeting Harris…

Congratulations Gary L. Coburn on Acceptance into the Society of the Cincinnati!

Harris Ferry Secretary Gary L. Coburn was accepted into the Society of the Cincinnati, a prestigious lineage society that has a single representative for officers of the Continental Army during…

Harris Ferry Hosts Washington’s Birthday Luncheon

Harris Ferry Chapter had the pleasure of hosting this year’s birthday celebration for our country’s first President and Commander-In-Chief George Washington.  The celebration was held at the American Legion Dominic…

Harris Ferry Chapter SAR 2026 Annual Meeting

January 10, 2026 marked the 86th Annual Meeting of the Harris Ferry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution!  The meeting was held at the Civic Club of Harrisburg…