NEWBERRY — Officers of the Col. Philemon Waters Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, were installed Dec. 1 for the 2017-2018 year during a ceremony held at the Newberry County Library.
The Sons of the American Revolution is a national fraternal and civic society dedicated to honoring the memory of patriots and preserving the principles for which they endured hardships and in many cases gave their lives.
The goal of SAR is to carry forward the principles of our ancestors by preserving history, participating in and assisting with educational programs and promoting groups and organizations that advocate the principles that have kept America a strong and prosperous nation for 240 years.
There are many in South Carolina and specifically in Newberry County who could qualify to support its patriotic and educational programs. Membership in the Sons of the American Revolution is open to all males whose lineage can be traced to service in the American Revolution.
The Registrar and all members can assist anyone interested in becoming a member in tracing their linage to the Revolutionary War and completing applications.