Sons of the American Revolution

America250PA Celebration w/ HTVRC
2026-04-11 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hampden Township Veterans Park, 4345 Marketplace Way, Enola, PA, 17025, United States
The Hampden Township Veterans Recognition Committee is hosting an America250PA celebration at the Hampden Township Veterans Park. Harris Ferry Chapter is supporting this celebration, and neighboring SAR and DAR chapters will be contacting for their support as well.
Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 2:00pm
Attendance is free and all are welcome! Enjoy historical talk, patriotism, color guard, and an overall celebration for the 250th Anniversary of the United States! Commemorative pins will be given out for free, and even some exclusive 250th merchandise will be available for purchase (available to all, not just SAR members).

PSATS 2026 Annual Educational Conference
2026-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
The PSATS 2026 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show is scheduled for April 19-22, 2026, and PASSAR is leading the Color Guard on the opening of the event. There will be an SAR table on site where we will educate attendees on the SAR, attempt recruitment, and promote merchandise for the SAR 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Date: April 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM Color Guard Muster (the start time of the actual event likely 9:00 AM)
Please notify President Lemon of your attendance, Color guard participation, or willingness to assist with the merchandise table.

PASSAR 2026 Spring BOM & Annual Meeting
2026-05-02 | Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA, 17011, United States
The Pennsylvania Society SAR 2026 Spring BOM & Annual Meeting has been scheduled, hosted by Washingtonburg, at Camp Hill, PA.

Fri May 1 – Evening Social

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM – Registration
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Evening Social

Sat May 2 – BOM Meeting

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM – Registration
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM – BOM Meeting
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Lunch Buffet
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Memorial Service
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Social Hour w/ Cash Bar
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Banquet Dinner and Officer Installation

Please see registration form for full details.
Registration (due April 11, 2026)

Patriot Grave Marking at Shoop's Cemetery
2026-05-30 | Shoop’s Cemetery, 4332 Lexington Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
Harris Ferry Chapter is celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States this year by honoring a number of Patriots of the American Revolution with an SAR Patriot Grave Marker plaque as well as a Pomeroy Foundation Patriot Burials Marker! Our chapter is also intending to commemorate all veterans that are buried in the mass burial lot alongside the Patriots from Old Shoop’s Church. This event will be in cooperation with Harrisburg Chapter DAR as it too is installing a marker.
The following details are tentative at this very moment:
Sunday, May 30, 2026

More details coming soon.

This event offers credit opportunities toward the Color Guard, 250th Anniversary, and Patriot Grave Marking Medals.
Event flyer coming soon.

Middletown 51st Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
2026-06-13 | PA
Harris Ferry Chapter SAR has secured a spot at the 51st Annual Arts & Crafts Fair in Middletown! Be sure to stop on by to learn more about Middletown History, the SAR, and even exclusive 250th merchandise!
More details to follow.

Patriot Grave Marking at Union Deposit Cemetery
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Union Deposit Cemetery, 100 W Hershey Rd, Hummelstown, PA, 17036, United States
Harris Ferry Chapter is celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States this year by honoring a number of Patriots of the American Revolution with SAR Patriot Grave Markers as well as a Pomeroy Foundation Patriot Burials Marker! This event will be in cooperation with the South Hanover Township Historical Society.
The following details are tentative at this very moment:
Saturday, June 13, 2026

Start time: 10:00 am is tentative
More details coming soon.

This event offers credit opportunities toward the Color Guard, 250th Anniversary, and Patriot Grave Marking Medals.
Event flyer coming soon.

250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-05 | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
As part of the 250th Anniversary of the America and the Decade of the American Revolution, specifically the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the National Society SAR, Pennsylvania Society SAR, Philadelphia Continental Chapter SAR have organized several events and activities. Special room rates at the Philadelphia Marriot Downtown are available (hotel registration link below).
The following is tentative:

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Tour of Independence Hall
SAR Evening Reception at ____

Friday, July 3, 2026

Salute to Independence Parade
“Ring It On” SAR Event
SAR Gala Dinner at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Saturday, July 4, 2026

SAR 250 Celebration
SAR 250 Bench Dedication
Philadelphia 250 Events

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Grave Marking for 5 Signers of the Declaration at Christ’s Church
Tour of the Museum of the American Revolution
Social Dinner at Glory Beer Hall

More details to come.
Click here for Hotel Registration.
Click here for Event Registration.
Click here for Merch Website. (coming soon)
This event offers credit opportunities toward the Color Guard, 250th Anniversary, and Patriot Grave Marking Medals.
Event flyer coming soon.
Merch flyer coming soon.

RESCHEDULED TBD: Patriot Grave Marking at David's Community Bible Church
2026-09-01 | David’s Community Bible Church, 1072 State Route 25, Millersburg, PA, 17061, United States
Harris Ferry Chapter is celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States this year by honoring a number of Patriots of the American Revolution with SAR Patriot Grave Markers as well as a Pomeroy Foundation Patriot Burials Marker! This event will be in cooperation with David’s Community Bible Church and Fort Halifax Chapter SAR.
The following details are tentative at this very moment:
RESCHEDULED TBD

Start time: 1:00 pm is tentative
More details coming soon.

This event offers credit opportunities toward the Color Guard, 250th Anniversary, and Patriot Grave Marking Medals.
Event flyer coming soon.
