Founded in 1889, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is a proud organization of approximately 34,000 active male descendents of those Patriots who rendered unwavering service to the cause of winning America's freedom during the Revolutionary War. The SAR is a non-profit 501© 3 corporation that also maintains a non-political status. The objectives of the NSSAR can be categorized under three headings: historical, patriotic, and educational.
The National Society, SAR encourages community recognition of the following awards law enforcement, fire service, EMS, heroism.