Harris Ferry Chapter

Sons of the American Revolution

Author: Jacob Lemon

John Harris Jr Society of the Children of the American Revolution Activities

July 30, 2026 Members of the John Harris Jr Society CAR attended the Naturalization of new US Citizens in Harrisburg on Friday. Ceremonies like this help encourage patriotism and pride in incoming citizens to our great nation! The CAR Society also took part in the Pennsylvania State Society CAR’s summer workshop held in Philadelphia at…
Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony for John Kelly

July 25, 2026 Washingtonburg Chapter hosted a Grave Marking Ceremony for Patriot John Kelly, buried at Lewisburg Cemetery. Kelly was instrumental in helping George Washington at the battle of Princeton by destroying the Stony Brook Bridge that prevented the British Army from crossing the river advancing toward Washington and his troops. Steve Troutman of Washingtonburg…
250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence

July 2-5, 2026 Arguably one of the biggest events of the entire year, decade, or next fifty years is the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the literal official formation of these United States of America. Over a year of planning went into this commemoration. The mission: celebrate America’s milestone, promote…