Public Programs

New Citizens’ Receptions

The Pennsylvania Society sponsors a reception two times annually which is usually held at the Federal Court House in Philadelphia. Watch for dates on New Events page.

Fellowships & Scholarships

Please contact the Sons of the Revolution office for available Fellowships and Scholarships.

Let Freedom Ring – Bell Ringing Ceremony

Let Freedom Ring Bell Ringing will start from Independence Hall Philadelphia on July 4th. Call the Sons of Revolution office for more information. 215-545-1888


Past Ceremonies

Let Freedom Ring (funds matched by the Color Guard)

2000

Independence National Historical Park

National Bell Ringing Ceremony to celebrate the Fourth of July

Let Freedom Ring (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1999

Independence National Historical Park

National Bell Ringing Ceremony to celebrate the Fourth of July

Let Freedom Ring (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1998

Independence National Historical Park

National Bell Ringing Ceremony to celebrate the Fourth of July

Let Freedom Ring (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1997

Independence National Historical Park

National Bell Ringing Ceremony to celebrate the Fourth of July

Exhibition

1996

Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia

Introductory exhibit of this Revolutionary War battle site

Let Freedom Ring

1996

National Bell Ringing

To celebrate the 4th of July

Preservation

1996

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Preservation of Genealogical Data

Restoration

1996

Valley Forge Historical Society

Preservation and restoration of historical maps

Support for publication of the second volume of the City Archives project (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1996

Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania

James M. Duffin, Guide to Records of the Sale of Commonwealth Property in the County of Philadelphia, 1780-98

Support for the purchase of environmental monitoring equipment

1996

Various libraries and historical repositories

Battle of Germantown depicted in The Surprise of Germantown, or, The Battle of Cliveden by Thomas J. McGuire

Restoration

1995

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Preservation of Genealogical Data

Scholarship

1995

Philadelphia Center for Early American Studies

To advance the study of 18th century American history

Restoration

1994

Washington Square, Philadelphia

Unknown Soldiers of the Revolution

Sash

1994

Waynesborough Historic House, Wayne, Pennsylvania

General Anthony Wayne

Video entitled “Valley Forge Today”

1994

Valley Forge Park, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Valley Forge Encampment

Casemate Repairs

1993

Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia

Battle of the Delaware

City Archives

1993

Philadelphia

Preservation of 18th Century Records

Exhibit

1993

New York Society in Fraunces Tavern, New York City

George Washington

Flag Replacements

1993

Washington Square, Philadelphia

Unknown Soldiers of the Revolution

Freedom’s Foundation

1993

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Youth Program

Monument Conservation

1993

Valley Forge National Historical Park

African-American Soldiers

Scholarship

1993

Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia

Aid for student at Valley Forge Military Academy

Scholarship

1993

Washington Crossing Foundation Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

Youth Program

Flag Preservation

1992

First Troop Museum, Philadelphia

First Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry

Gravestone Repairs

1992

St. Peter’s Church, Philadelphia

Revolutionary War Soldiers Graves

Military Panoply

1992

Waynesborough Historic House, Paoli, Pa.

General Anthony Wayne

Repairs

1992

Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge

Carillon Repairs

Restoration

1992

Presbyterian Cemetery, Charleston, Pa.

Graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers

Restoration

1992

Valley Forge Historical

Valley Forge Encampment

Restoration

1992

Washington Square, Philadelphia

Unknown Soldiers of the Revolution

Tomb Repairs

1992

Harriton House, Bryn Mawr

Charles Thomson, Secretary, Continental Congress

Video Cassettes

1992

Schools (Karol Media)

Valley Forge Encampment

Computer

1991

Cliveden, Philadelphia

Battle of Germantown

Furnishings

1991

General Varnum’s Quarters Valley Forge Encampment Valley Forge National Historical Park

Furnishings

1991

Waynesborough Historic House, Wayne, Pa. (Loan)

General Anthony Wayne

Grave Stone Repair

1991

Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia

Alexander Wilson Russell, Jr. (Captain, Color Guard, 1897-1915)

Portrait

1991

Valley Forge National Historical Park (Loan)

George Washington Portrait by R. Peale

U.S. Flag

1991

The Tatnall School, Wilmington, Del.

Patriotism

Book

1990

PSSR Members

Pennsylvania Society’s Centennial Register, 1888-1988

Preservation

1990

Fraunces Tavern, New York, NY

Capital Campaign Fund

Flag Copy

1989

2nd Pennsylvania (Reenactment Group)

Men of that unit

Flags Conservation

1989

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Two Hessian Flags captured at Trenton, N.J.

Silver Service

1989

USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Copies of map

1988

Valley Forge Historical Society Valley Forge, Pa.

Duportail map of Valley Forge Encampment

Flagpole

1988

Brandywine Battlefield State Park

Battle of Brandywine (Color Guard Sponsored)

Original Flags

1988

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Webb’s 3rd Conn. Continental Regiment

Display Cases

1987

Brandywine Battlefield Park

Battle of Germantown

Silver Service

1987

USS Thomas S. Gates (CG51)

Secretary of Navy Thomas S. Gates, Jr. (1906-1983)

Antique Furnishings

1986

Waynesborough Historic House, Paoli, Pa. (Loan)

General Anthony Wayne’s Home Furnishings

Buildings Preservation

1986

36 Craven St., London, England

Franklin’s Residence, 1757-1762, 1764-1775

Artifacts Preservation

1985

Valley Forge Historical Society

Valley Forge Encampment

Statue Preservation

1984-1985

Statue of Liberty

Spirit of Liberty

Fort Preservation

1984

Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia

Battle of the Delaware, October-November 1777

Antique Furnishings

1983

General Varnum’s Quarters, Valley Forge Park, (Loan)

Valley Forge Encampment (Formerly at Bake House)

Antique Furnishings

1983

Waynesborough Historic House, Paoli, Pa.

General Anthony Wayne

Flag Book

1982

Publication and Distribution

Standards and Colors of the American Revolution –E.W. Richardson

Motion Picture “Valley Forge”

1982

Valley Forge Park (New edition of 1975 Film)

Valley Forge Encampment

Building Preservation

1980

Waynesborough Historic House, Paoli, Pa.

General Anthony Wayne’s Home

Log from Original Hut

1980

Valley Forge Park (Loan)

Valley Forge Encampment

Gold Medal

1979

U.S. Mint, Philadelphia (Loan)

General Wayne’s Medal, Swords, Sash and Telescope

Flag Fragment

1978

Bennington Historical Society, Vermont

General John Stark’s New Hampshire Brigade Standard

Flag Pole

1978

Valley Forge Park

Sponsored by the General Society of the S.R.

Antique Furnishings

1977

Harriton House, Bryn Mawr, Pa. (Loan)

Charles Thomson, Secretary of Continental Congress

Books

1977

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Massachusetts Men in the Revolution

Antique Furnishings

1972-1976

Court Martial Room, Bake House Valley Forge (Loan)

Valley Forge Encampment (Transferred 1983)

Motion Picture

1975

Valley Forge Park

“Valley Forge: A Winter Encampment”

Stone Marker

1975

Stirling’s Headquarters, Valley Forge

Valley Forge Encampment

Building Preservation

1971

New Hope Historical Society (Parry Home)

New Hope in the Revolution

Military Artifacts

1970

First Troop Museum, Philadelphia

Philadelphia Light Horse Troop

Building Preservation

1969-1970

Jefferson House, Philadelphia

Thomas Jefferson’s Lodgings

Portrait of

1965

Valley Forge Military Academy

Commemorate General Eisenhower’s patriotism and service

Military Artifacts

1960

Valley Forge Historical Society

Valley Forge Encampment

Hat and Sword

1947

Ft. Washington Historical Society (Loan)

Colonel Jacob Reed, Whitemarsh Militia

Equestrian Statue

1937

Philadelphia Museum of Art

General Anthony Wayne

Log Hut and Tablet

1935

Valley Forge Park

Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line

Bronze Tablet

1928

Mistfield Farms, Oreland, Pa.

Washington’s Headquarters at Whitemarsh. Nov. 2 – Dec. 11, 1777

Bronze Tablet

1923

(Old) St. David’s Church, Radnor, Pa.

General Anthony Wayne

Bronze Tablet

1922

Birmingham Meeting House, Chester County, Pa.

Battle of Brandywine

Pew and Choir Stall

1918

Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge, Pa.

Soldiers of the Revolution

Bronze Tablet

1916

Zion Reformed Church, Allentown, Pa.

Continental Army Hospital

Books

1907

Free Library of Philadelphia

Regimental Colors in the War of the Revolution – G. D. Davis

Bronze Tablet

1907

Entrance to Forbidden Drive (off Lincoln Drive)

Action during Battle of Germantown, October 4, 1777

Portrait

1907

Independence National Park (in storage)

Michael Hillegas, Treasurer of U.S. 1776-1789 (Copy?)

Bronze Tablet

1906

Center Square, York, Pa. (with D.A.R.)

Continental Congress met here. Sept. 1777-June 1778

Bronze Tablet

1905

Independence Hall

Prison during British occupation of Philadelphia. 1777-1778

Bronze Tablet

1905

3rd & Green Sts., Philadelphia

Barracks. (Now stored H.C. Wood, Inc.) 1756-1783

Tomb Repair

1903

St. Peter’s Church, 3rd and Pine

Continental Navy Captain Gustavus Conyngham

Bronze Tablet

1897

528 Market Street (Now stored H.C. Wood, Inc.)

Presidential Mansion, 1790-1797

Tablet

1897

Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa. (Now stored?)

Continental Army Hospital

Tablet

1896

St. Peter’s Church, 3rd and Pine

Captain Shippen, killed at Princeton, January 3, 1777

Stone Marker

1895

Queen Lane and Fox Street, East Falls

Continental Army encamped, Aug. 1-9, and Sept. 12-14, 1777

Stone Marker

1893

Gulph Mills Township Park (relocated in 1986)

Continental Army encamped, December 12-19, 1777

Stone Marker

1891

Bethlehem Pike, below Fort Washington

Start of March to Valley Forge – December 11, 1777

Marker

1890

Germantown (exact location undetermined)

North Carolina General Nash mortally wounded

Stone Marker

1890

Valley Forge and Walker Roads, New Centreville (Glenhardie)

General Wayne’s Headquarters during Valley Forge

General Dwight David Eisenhower

Bronze Tablet

Unknown

St. Mary’s Church, 252 S. 4th, Philadelphia

Commodore John Barry

Publication of a chronological narrative and “virtual” walking tour of historic sites at the Society’s web site

1999

International

Public education on the Revolutionary War in the Mid Atlantic states

Publication of an online 2nd Edition of the Society’s Centennial Register

1999

International

Update of member and ancestor rolls for the period 1989-99 and to make available to the general public the identity and service records of ancestors conferring eligibility

Publication of an online catalog of the flag collection of the Color Guard

1999

International

Public education on the military history of the American Revolution

Distribution of a scholarly history, Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia: An Illustrated History, by Jeffrey M. Dorwart

1998

150 libraries and historical repositories in Philadelphia

Make broadly available for reading and study an important publication on Philadelphia in the Revolutionary War

Publication of an online catalog of historical collections at the Society’s web site

1998

International

Public education on fine and decorative arts in the period of the American Revolution

Distribution of second volume of the City Archives project

1996

200 libraries and historical repositories in Philadelphia

Preserve and make available for study records of the War of the Revolution

Support for dissertation fellowship (funds matched by the Society of the Cincinnati)

1996

Council of American Revolutionary Sites (CARS)

Publish and make available for national distribution

Prints

1994

Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Adj. Gen. Edward Hand

Book

1992

Pennsylvania History (Dr. C. Horle).

The Biographical Dictionary of Early Pennsylvania Legislators, Vol. II

Book

1988

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

The Biographical Dictionary of Early Pennsylvania Legislators, Vol. I

History Book

1976

Publication and Distribution

The American Revolution in the Delaware Valley -Dr. E. S. Gifford, Jr.

Maps of Valley Forge

1976

Publication of copies of two maps

Valley Forge Encampment

Flag Book

1948

Publication and Distribution

American and French flags of the Revolution -F.E. Schermerhorn

Restoration and exhibition of an 18th century sash owned and worn by General Anthony Wayne

1998

Historic house museum in Paoli, known as “Waynesborough”

Historic preservation and public education

Historical markers

1996

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Markers on graves of Com. John Hazelwood and Capt. John Nixon

Marker

1987

de Benneville Family Cemetery – Philadelphia

British General Agnew, killed at Germantown

Marker

1987

Gloria Dei Plaza, Philadelphia

Site of Associators Battery

Annual award

1997

U.S. Air Force Academy

To be presented to an outstanding cadet in honor of Edward West Richardson

Scholarship

1996

Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Scholarship

1995

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Preservation of Genealogical Data

Scholarship

1994

Philadelphia Center for Early American Studies

To advance the study of 18th century American history

Scholarship

1993

Philadelphia Center for Early American Studies

To advance the study of 18th century American history

Support for dissertation fellowship (funds matched by the Society of the Cincinnati)

2000

Philadelphia Center for Early American Studies

To advance the training of graduate students in late 18th century American history

Support for an exhibition entitled “Becoming George: The Life and Letters George Washington” (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1999

Rosenbach Museum & Library

Public education on the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington

Public education on the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington

1999

Philadelphia Center for Early American Studies

To advance the training of graduate students in late 18th century American history

Support for ongoing restoration and museum education programs

1999

Historic house museum and public grounds, “Bartram’s Gardens”

Historic preservation and public education

Support for ongoing restoration and museum education programs (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1999

Historic house museum in Richboro, “Moland House”

Historic preservation and public education

Support for the publication of a centennial history of the General Society of Sons of the Revolution

1999

General Society of Sons of the Revolution

Public education

Support for the publication of the Battle of Paoli, by Thomas J. McGuire (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1999

Paoli Battlefield Memorial Trust

Public education on a “prominent event connected with the War of the Revolution”

Support for dissertation fellowship (funds matched by the Society of the Cincinnati)

1998

Philadelphia Center for Early American Studies

To advance the training of graduate students in late 18th century American history

Support for ongoing restoration and museum education programs (funding provided by President’s Discretionary)

1998

Historic house museum in London, England “Benjamin Franklin House”

Historic preservation and public education

Support for ongoing restoration and museum education programs (funds matched by the Board’s Discretionary)

1998

Historic house museum and public grounds, “Bartram’s Gardens”

Historic preservation and public education

Support for publication of booklet containing the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution (funded entirely by the Color Guard)

1998

National Constitution Center (NCC)

Local, state, and national distribution of booklet during “Constitution Week” and available throughout the year

Support for reenactment of the Battle of Germantown (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1998

Cliveden of the National Trust, Inc.

Public education on a “prominent event connected with the War of the Revolution”

Support of the publication of Volume Three of Lawmaking and Legislators, a Biographical Dictionary (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1998

Biographical Dictionary of Early Pennsylvania Legislators

Public and scholarly education on the lives and public service of “the men who achieved the Independence of the country”

Support for an exhibition entitled “War Comes to Chester County, 1777-78” (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1997

Chester County Historical Society

Public education on the Revolutionary War in the Delaware Valley

Support for dissertation fellowship (funds matched by the Society of the Cincinnati)

1997

Philadelphia Center for Early American Studies

To advance the training of graduate students in late 18th century American history

Support for ongoing restoration and museum education programs (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1997

“Fort Mifflin on the Delaware,” site of a great Revolutionary War land naval siege

Historic preservation and public education

Support for ongoing restoration and museum education programs (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1997

Historic house museum in Richboro, “Moland House”

Historic preservation and public education

Donation

1996

Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Philadelphia

Provide guided tours of Revolutionary burial sites

Let Freedom Ring (funds matched by the Color Guard)

1996

Independence National Historical Park

National Bell Ringing Ceremony to celebrate the Fourth of July

Support for purchase of new uniforms (funded entirely by the Color Guard)

1996

University of Pennsylvania Naval ROTC

Strengthen education of cadets

Establishment of www.amrev.org, a communications and publications site on the world wide web

1997

International

Information, reference and research services on the Revolutionary War and the Sons of the Revolution, for members and the general public.

Map repairs

19955

Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Valley Forge Encampment

Map repairs

1995

Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Valley Forge Encampment

Motion Picture “Valley Forge”

1994

Valley Forge Park, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (new edition of 1982 revision)

Valley Forge Encampment

Genealogy

1993

The Historical Society of Philadelphia

Preservation of brittle books