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…

Washingtonburg Holiday Dinner

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…

Wreaths Across America 2025

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…

Law Enforcement Commendation Medals Awarded to Three Officers

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’s First President Honored

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…

Grave Marking for Declaration Signer’s Wife

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…

John Harris Jr. Society of the C.A.R. Official Organizing Meeting

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…

250th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marines

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…

Liberty Tree Dedication at Hampden Township Veterans Park

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…

Perry County Liberty Tree and Grave Markings

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…

Patriot Grave Marking for Timothy Green

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…

Bill Jackson Still Hard at Work!

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…

AMSA 2025 and BOM Takeaways

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…

50 Tombstones Cleaned at Historic Graveyard

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…

Camaraderie at the Carlisle Summerfair

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…

Flag Certificate Presented to Middletown Cemetery Association

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…

Flag Day & 250th Celebration of the US Army

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…

Open House for Upcoming C.A.R. Society

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. …

Compatriots Place Betsy Ross Flags for Memorial Day

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…

Bronze ROTC Award Presented to Landon Haines

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!

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…

Bronze ROTC Award Presented to Jack Allen

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…

Patriot Grave Marked with Two Dozen Descendants Present

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…

Bronze ROTC Award Presented to Traejan Goyette

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…

President Lemon Attends 250th of Lexington & Concord

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…

Two Patriots and Harris Ferry Compatriot Honored at Stroh’s Cemetery

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…

Archives Now Available on Website

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…

Flag Certificate Presented to Township of Derry

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…

DAR Honors Nine Patriots at Wenrich’s Cemetery

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…

DAR Hosts Washington’s Birthday Luncheon

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…

Member Access on Website Now Active

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…

Harris Ferry Chapter SAR 85th Annual Meeting

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…

Wreaths Across America 2024

   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,…

Harris Ferry SAR to Aid Harrisburg DAR with Prowell’s Cemetery Maintenance

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…

Harris Ferry Compatriot Attends 250th Celebration in Philadelphia

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…

Compatriot Cleans Ancestor’s Headstone

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…

Cadet Yune Kim named Outstanding 2024 JROTC Cadet

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…

JROTC Bronze Award presented to Michael Hall

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.

November 18th Annual Meeting

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 Across America 2022

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