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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

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upcoming chapter events

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

America 250: July 3rd and 4th in New York.
On July 3rd, a parade of 30 tall ships is scheduled to sail down the East River to New York Harbor.

On July 4th, these 30 or so ships from around the world, led by the U.S. Coast Guard barque Eagle, will participate in a Parade of Sail from the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty and up the Hudson River to the George Washington Bridge. More details to be found at sail4th.org.