What is the SAR?

The SAR is the Sons of the American Revolution. Members have proven a direct line of descent from a Patriot Ancestor, who fought in the American Revolutionary War, or in some way supported the cause of American Independence.  Members have documented proof of their lineage, so the SAR is sometimes called a Lineage Society.

The DAR is the Daughters of the American Revolution, which is a society for female descendants of a Patriot Ancestor. The SAR is a society for male descendants of a Patriot Ancestor. Often, an SAR member has relatives such as mother, sisters, daughters and cousins that are in the DAR. We may also have a father, brothers, sons, or cousins that are also members of the SAR.

Members of SAR and DAR have a deep respect for past and current members of the military who have served their country. Although some SAR members are current active military or previously served, many of us have not served in the military ourselves. Our common link is a Patriot Ancestor who served in the Revolutionary War or supported the cause of American Independence.

Who are the Sons of Liberty?

The Sons of Liberty is a Los Angeles chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).  We are a historical, educational, and non-partisan patriotic organization that seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom.

We perpetuate the stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph of the men and women who achieved the independence of the American people in the belief that these are universal stories of man’s eternal struggle against tyranny, relevant to all time, and will inspire and strengthen each succeeding generation as it too is called upon to defend our freedoms on the battlefield and in our public institutions.

In 1876 there were many celebrations to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As part of this patriotic fervor, a group of men in the San Francisco, California area who were descendants of patriots involved in the American Revolution, formed an organization called the Sons of Revolutionary Sires. Their objective was to have a fraternal and civic society to salute those men and women who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to the battle for independence from Great Britain.

Out of the Sires grew the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which was organized on April 30, 1889 — the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as our nation’s first President. We have used the acronym SAR to identify ourselves for over 100 years. The SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society composed of lineal descendants of the men who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in the battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American Independence. The National Society was chartered by an Act of the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. The charter was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who was a member of the SAR.

The Sons of the American Revolution was established in Los Angeles in 1908, and the first chapter president was Brigadier General John G. Chandler, a Union veteran of the Civil War.

The Sons of Liberty Chapter carries on the tradition of patriotism and service illustrated by General Chandler, and is the largest Chapter in the Los Angeles area. We offer you monthly meetings with free genealogical help, interesting speakers, warm fellowship and a great meal. We will get you involved with worthwhile projects that benefit young people, educators and veterans that make a difference and that you can be proud of. Our speakers cover a wide variety of topics of interest to our members such as American history, the preservation of our history, current events, and genealogy.

If you are considering joining the Sons of the American Revolution, and reside in the greater Los Angeles area, consider the Sons of Liberty. We are active, vibrant, and forward-thinking. We offer you the best opportunity to honor your ancestor’s sacrifice in building this greatest nation.

Please consider joining us today, and honoring those who gave us our Constitution, Bill of Rights, independent Supreme Court and a nation of free men.

For more information, visit the Contact Us page above.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Sons of Liberty is to preserve the memory of those men and women whose service and sacrifice during the American Revolution secured independence for the American people; to unite and promote fellowship among their descendants and like-minded individuals and inspire them and their communities in the greater Los Angeles area with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our forefathers; to encourage historical research about and teaching of the American Revolution; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; to promote the purposes expressed in the preamble of the Constitution; and to foster true patriotism.