Carry the Patriots' Legacy Forward

How to Join

The Path to Membership

1. 1

   Establish your eligibility

   Any man at least 18 years of age who is a lineal descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible. A patriot may be a soldier or sailor, or someone who gave civil or material service to the cause of independence.

2. 2

   Gather your lineage

   Collect documents linking each generation from yourself back to your Revolutionary ancestor — birth, marriage, and death records, wills, censuses, and prior lineage applications.

3. 3

   Work with our registrar

   Our chapter registrar will help you organize your evidence, identify gaps, and complete the official SAR application. You don't have to do the research alone.

4. 4

   Submit & welcome

   Once your application is approved at the state and national levels, you'll be inducted as a member and invited to take part in the life of the chapter.