UPDATE:  THIS CEMETERY PROJECT IS CANCELLED The Paxton Presbyterian Church would like to be more involved with this project, but it was requested to have some more time to review and prepare.  Harris Ferry will postpone this project for later this year or sometime next.  I appreciate your understanding and apologies on any inconveniences!  - …

The Community is invited to attend the Cumberland County America250PA Liberty Tree dedication at 2:00p.m. on Sunday October 5, 2025 at the Captain Leon Lock Veterans Memorial. The ceremony will be held at the Hampden Township Veterans park at 4345 Marketplace Way, Enola, PA 17025.   *This qualifies as 250th event

National Society SAR and Pennsylvania Society SAR event.  Philadelphia, PA. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 250th Ceremony at Independence Square Patriot Grave Markings: Col. Samuel Nicholas – Commandant of the Marines Commodore John Barry – Father of the Navy Independence Hall Tour Dinner at Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Battle of Germantown Commemoration Speaker:…

The John Harris Jr. Society of the Children of the American Revolution is holding its first official Organizing Meeting, where State President Brasko will install the Society's Officers and Senior Officers. Harris Ferry Chapter President Lemon is the local CAR Society's Senior Vice President, and his two children are charter members. Come show your support…

UPDATE:  THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED Hi everyone!  I had to cancel this event for this year; I didn’t have enough time to research the people I wanted to discuss interred at the cemetery with the list of other things going on.  Let’s find time to do this next year, as I think this is a…

Howdy Gentlemen! I would like to let you know we are scheduling a Harris Ferry BOM meeting.  These meetings aren't meant for just the board; all are welcome to attend! Saturday, November 1, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am The Olive Tree (formerly Wertzville Diner) 743 Wertzville Rd, Enola, PA 17025 Topics to discuss: Nov 15th compatriot…

The Pennsylvania Society SAR 2025 Fall BOM meeting has been scheduled, hosted by Continental Congress Chapter, at Gettysburg, PA. Fri Nov 7 – Evening Social:  Registration from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Evening social from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Sat Nov 8 – BOM Meeting:  Registration from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.  Meeting from…

Please note the changes in the agenda for this event that are now official as compared to the original proposed agenda! Harris Ferry Chapter is celebrating Veterans Day this year by honoring a Compatriots of the Sons of the American Revolution with an SAR Compatriot Grave Marker!  The Compatriot is John McIlhenny Smith, the first…

Come honor our Patriots and servicemen at Paxton Presbyterian Church Cemetery for our 2025 Wreaths Across America program.  Dress warm and bring your friends and family! 3500 Sharon St, Harrisburg, PA 17111 Start time:  9:00 am *Qualifies as a 250th Event

Harris Ferry Chapter SAR 2026 Annual Meeting January 10, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. The Civic Club of Harrisburg - 612 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Dear Compatriots and Patriotic Partners, You are cordially invited to the Harris Ferry Chapter SAR 2026 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026…