There are about 27,000 members currently active in about 400 chapters and 45 state societies. Each year there are two National Trustee Meetings and a National Congress of delegates from the state societies.
Numerous committees discuss, plan, and act to achieve the objectives of the society.
Preserve records relating to the events leading up to and during the American Revolution. The National SAR was a major force behind the construction of the National Archives in Washington DC and the collection of historic documents there. The national SAR Magazine publishes authoritative descriptions of historical events in a quality magazine of archival value. Form for submitting information about the grave site of your patriot ancestor. Each year the SAR National Congress passes resolutions to stimulate personal and national action based on these principles.