National Sons of the American Revolution
Ft. Vancouver Chapter
Vancouver, WA.
The objectives of the Fort Vancouver Chapter are declared to be patriotic, historical, and educational. They shall include those intended or designed to perpetuate the memory of those patriots, who by their services and sacrifices during the American War for Independence, achieved the independence of the American people; to unite and promote fellowship among the descendants; to inspire them and the community-at-large with a more profound reverence for the principles of the republic form of government, established by our forefathers; to encourage historical research in relation to the founding of the United States of America; to acquire and preserve the records of the individual services of the patriots of the War; as well as documents, patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and to carry out the purposes expressed in the Preamble of the United States Constitution.
A Day in the Life: 1776
A major portion of our events, A Day in the Life, is visitations to the schools by the Fort Vancouver S.A.R Chapter, the Oregon Lewis and Clark S.A.R Chapter, and both the Ft Vancouver Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as well as the D.A.R. Mary Richardson Walker Chapter in Longview, WA.
This event brings 1775 to Life for children with what we know about the history of what went on before, during, and after the Revolution, providing visuals at themed tables.
To join our Chapter, one must have a national background check, and the application must be signed by two sponsors as well as the State and National S.A.R.
Unlike any other component of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), the Color Guard provides newly inducted SAR members with multiple opportunities and challenges to do something meaningful. Besides being a lot of fun and a great way to form lasting friendships with other compatriots, the Color Guard is an excellent way to actively participate in fulfilling the mission of our great organization. After all, where else but the Color Guard would you ever be given the opportunity to march in parades, post colors and congratulate new Americans at Citizenship ceremonies, honor individuals and businesses with Flag-Certificates, or teach our great American heritage to classrooms full of eager 4th and 5th graders? The answer is clearly, "nowhere".
