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…

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…

President Lemon attended Washingtonburg Chapter’s Holiday Dinner held at the historic Dill’s Tavern in Dillsburg, PA.  The entire evening was period-themed, down to the clothing, food and punch that were…

Harris Ferry Chapter held another very successful Wreaths Across America campaign at Paxton Presbyterian Churchyard in Harrisburg, PA.  Orchestrated by Curtis Aumiller, Registrar and Genealogist and committee chair, the ceremony…

On November 18, 2025, President Lemon attended the Highspire Borough Council Meeting to present three officers with the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal.  Officer Robert Schmidt of the Highspire Police…

Harris Ferry Chapter came to be in 1940, when a group of gentlemen approached the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution requesting a charter to form a…

The Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence requested the SAR provide colors at the Grave Marking Ceremony for Ann Marshall Dill Witherspoon Walker, the second wife of…

The John Harris Jr. Society of the Children of the American Revolution held its official organizing meeting at the Henderson House with the installation of officers and senior officers.  President…

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution honored the 250th Anniversary of the United States Navy and Marines this weekend, with the Pennsylvania Society and the Philadelphia…

Harris Ferry was invited to the Captain Leon Lock Veterans Memorial at the Hampden Township Veterans Park this weekend.  Harris Ferry Secretary Coburn is also on the HTVRC and requested…

Harris Ferry Chapter was invited to attend Washingtonburg Chapter’s celebrations on Perry County this weekend.  President Lemon was able to attend the events and participate in the Color Guard. The…

On September 20th, 2025, Compatriots from Harris Ferry as well as Washingtonburg gathered at Dauphin Cemetery to honor the legacy of Patriot Timothy Green.  With phenomenal weather to accompany the…

Most people enjoy retirement by relaxing and tuning into the Price Is Right in the mornings, at least that’s my plan.  However, Past President of Harris Ferry Chapter Bill Jackson…

This weekend was full of information, camaraderie, and progressive insight for the future for the SAR as an entire organization.  The Atlantic Middle States Association Conference for 2025 was hosted…

Harris Ferry Chapter SAR returned to Old Hanover Presbyterian Churchyard in Grantville.  The chapter has a long history with the cemetery, dating back to restoration efforts in the 1940s and…

The Carlisle Summerfair was held in Carlisle, with a timeslot reserved by Washingtonburg Chapter and volunteers.  Organized by Compatriot Mowery of Washingtonburg, a living history event took place with thirteen…

Harris Ferry President Lemon presented the Middletown Cemetery Association with a Flag Certificate for the incredible and patriotic display of the colors at that Middletown Cemetery.  The American Flag hangs…

Harrisburg Chapter, NSDAR hosted Flag Day as is yearly tradition at the historic Henderson House in Hummelstown this weekend.  Many DAR members were in attendance, as well as Harris Ferry…

An open house for the upcoming John Harris Jr. Society of the Children of the American Revolution was held at the Henderson House in Hummelstown with the Harrisburg Chapter NSDAR. …

A tradition Harris Ferry has done for several years now is place Betsy Ross flags at the graves of our Patriot ancestors.  Registrar and Genealogist Curtis Aumiller placed 44 flags…

Cadet Landon Haines of Lower Dauphin High School received the SAR Bronze ROTC Award from Harris Ferry Chapter SAR on May 21, 2025.  This included a certificate, a medal, and…

Donate your old worn flags to Harris Ferry! Is your flag a bit torn or faded?  Does it look like it went through a few battles?  There’s no better time…

Cadet Jack Allen of Cedar Cliff High School received the SAR Bronze ROTC Award from Harris Ferry Chapter SAR on May 8, 2025.  This included a certificate, a medal, and…

Harris Ferry Chapter SAR had an incredibly successful grave marking ceremony for Patriot Johannes Bock (also known as John Buck).  Buck Cemetery, located on property once owned by Patriot Bock…

Cadet Traejan Goyette of Red Land High School received the SAR Bronze ROTC Award from Harris Ferry Chapter SAR on April 23, 2025.  This included a certificate, a medal, and…

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the National and Massachusetts Societies hosted a large multi-day event that was an absolute success and well-attended…

Harrisburg Chapter, NSDAR as well as Harris Ferry Chapter SAR, held a successful ceremony at Stroh’s Cemetery honoring two Revolutionary War Patriots George Stroh and Christian Stucky.  The land, once…

Some exciting news!  From boxes and piles of papers, all existing Harris Ferry Chapter newsletters have been scanned and uploaded to our website!  Take a blast to the past and…

Harris Ferry Chapter SAR presented the Township of Derry a Flag Certificate for outstanding patriotism and flag etiquette for the display of the Colors at the Court of Honor at…

Harrisburg Chapter, NSDAR held a marker ceremony for nine PA Revolutionary War Patriots that are buried at Wenrich’s Cemetery in Linglestown.  Many descendants of most of the honored veterans were…

The Harrisburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the annual celebration of George Washington’s Birthday this year with the Harris Ferry Chapter of the Sons of the…

The Harris Ferry Chapter SAR website has gotten a few updates in the recent weeks, one of which was establishing a member login for HFSAR members.  Compatriots should have received…

January 18, 2025 marked the 85th annual meeting of the Harris Ferry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution!  The meeting was held at Wertzville Diner in Enola, PA…

   On a beautiful yet chilly December morning, the Harris Ferry Chapter SAR organized and held the Wreaths Across America ceremony and event at Paxton Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Harrisburg,…

The Harrisburg Chapter, NSDAR adopted Prowell’s Cemetery in Newberrytown, York County in October 2022.  Buried within that cemetery is Captain William Prowell, a Revolutionary War Patriot who is the ancestor…

Harriton House Tour and Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony for Charles Thomson – October 12, 2024 As part of the 250th Anniversary of America celebrations being held by the Sons of…

From Compatriot Jodie Megile, Member of Harris Ferry Chapter, SAR:  For July 4th this year, I volunteered one of my daughters to help me repair and clean Captain Roger Stayner’s…

Harris Ferry Chapter SAR is pleased to announce our Outstanding JROTC Cadet for 2024.  Cadet Yune Kim is a Junior in the JROTC Program at Cedar Cliff High School in…

Vice President and Awards Chairman Gary Coburn presented the JROTC Bronze Award to Michael Hall at Red Lands High School in Lewisberry, PA. on April 24, 2024.

Compatriot John Boyarski gave a presentation on the Battle of Bunker Hill. John’s patriot ancestor, William McCrillis, lost his life in the battle. Vice President Gary Coburn presented the 2023…

Wreaths were placed on veterans graves at Paxton Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Thank you to all who sponsored a wreath for Wreaths Across America!