Sons of the American Revolution, Patriotic society and research library in Louisville, United States.
This organization and its library sit in Louisville and collect genealogical records about soldiers and supporters of the American independence movement. The facility preserves manuscripts, family papers, and military records from the late 18th century.
Founding took place in 1889 in New York during a wave of celebrations marking the Constitution's centennial. Congress recognized the group as a national association in 1906.
The name honors descendants of Revolutionary War participants, and members often wear period uniform replicas during ceremonies. The library displays flags and artifacts from the founding era of the United States.
Visitors can access collections by appointment and should bring identification documents. Staff help navigate archive holdings and explain how to use genealogical registers.
Membership requires proof of direct descent from a Revolutionary patriot, with every link documented. More than one million Americans meet this requirement, yet only a fraction join the organization.
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