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Harris Ferry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Welcome to the Harris Ferry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, an organization of male descendants of Patriots, who during the American Revolution, rendered unwavering loyal service to the cause of American Independence.

From its inception, the Sons of the American Revolution have been dedicated to patriotic, historical and educational objectives to help perpetuate understanding of, reverence for, and preservation of the institutions of American freedom as delineated in the Preamble of the United States Constitution.

Want to Join?

For more information on becoming a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, review the criteria established by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

If you are a male 18 years or older, and can prove your lineage to a Patriot, please contact us at [email protected]. You can download the SAR Application as a fillable PDF here, the SAR Application Preparation Guide here, and the SAR Application Formatting Guide here.

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Harris Ferry Hosts Washington’s Birthday Luncheon

February 21, 2026

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…
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Harris Ferry Chapter SAR 2026 Annual Meeting

January 10, 2026

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…
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Washingtonburg Holiday Dinner

December 14, 2025

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…
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Wreaths Across America 2025

December 13, 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…
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Law Enforcement Commendation Medals Awarded to Three Officers

November 18, 2025

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…
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Harris Ferry’s First President Honored

November 15, 2025

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…
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