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Chapter History
Representing the Sons of the American Revolution. Named after the First New York Regiment which was authorized on 25 May 1775 and organized at New York City from 28 June to 4 August, for service with the Continental Army under the command of Colonel Alexander McDougall. Colonel Alexander McDougall served as a major general in the Continental Army and as a delegate to the Continental Congress. After the war, he was the president of the first Bank in the state of New York and served a term in the New York State Senate.
The 1st New York Continental Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution was incorporated on August 23, 1995. It is a corporation with the purpose a follows:
Patriotic, Historical, and Genealogical education and activities
In furtherance of its corporate purposes, the corporation shall have all the general powers enumerated in section 202 of the
Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, together the power to solicit grants and contributions for the corporate purposes.
The initial directors were Charles P. Galbraith, David A.S. Brashear, and Wesley M. Oler IV.
Chapter Goals
- The 1st NY Continental Chapter SAR is dedicated to promoting American history and patriotism. We engage with the community to foster a deeper understanding of our nation's founding principles.
- The 1st New York Continental Chapter Goals
- Patriotic Goals
- Inspire the community with the principles upon which our nation was founded
- Maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom
- Carry out the promises expressed in the Preamble to the Constitution
- Provide recognition for public service
- Honor, respect and support veterans, especially those in the Department of Veteran Affairs hospital facilities
Historical Goals - Commemorate and provide memorials for the people and events of the American Revolution
- Preserve records relating to the events leading up to and during the American Revolution
- Support genealogical research and presentations, through books, articles, and talks, that interpret the history and people of the American Revolution
- Educational Goals
- Perpetuate knowledge of our founding documents
- Identify stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy and triumph of the Patriots who achieved the independence of the American people
- Inspire and strengthen each succeeding generation as it too is called upon to defend our freedoms
The 1st New York Continental Chapter Activities:
- Grave Markings
- Medals and certificates to JROTC students
- Historical Oration Contests
- Liberty Tree plantings and plaques
- Color guard at local events
- Honoring Eagle Scouts
- Marker unveilings
- participate in the annual Memorial Day parade, the Flag Day parade in Manhattan, and the Lower Manhattan Fourth of July parade, Evacuation Day Parade--Manhattan, and Wreathes Across America every December
Current 1st New York Continental Chapter Officers:
- David Nelson, President
- Thom Taylor, Vice-President
- Scott Postell, Secretary & Treasurer
- Reverend Evan Cummings, Chaplain, CSP
Support Our Historical Mission Today
Your generous donations help preserve our local history and support educational programs. Join us in making a difference in our community by contributing to the 1st NY Continental Chapter SAR. Every gift counts and helps us continue our work.
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