NSCAR
INFORMATION
The
National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, founded in 1895,
is the oldest patriotic organization for youths in our country. Membership is
open to descendents of patriots of the American Revolution.
The age range is birth
to twenty-one. Meetings and activities are planned for all ages with special
consideration given to younger members.
Members gain invaluable
leadership experience in conducting meetings, following parliamentary
procedures and standard protocol, servingas delegates and speaking before
groups at local, state and national conferences. The responsibility and
privilege of selecting officershelps members gain an understanding of the democratic
process.
The
N.S.C.A.R. has formed a new mission statement to reflect the ideas of the
organization.
"The National
Society of the Children of the American Revolution trains good citizens,
develops leaders and promotes love of the
Primary Objectives
The N.S.C.A.R. has six
primary objectives in its Bylaws; these objectives are the foundation of the
organization.
1. To acquire knowledge of American History.
2. To preserve and
restore places of Historical importance associated with men and women who
forwarded American Independence.
3. To ascertain the
deeds and honor the memories of the men, women and children who rendered
service to the cause of the American Revolution.
4. To promote the
celebration of patriotic anniversaries.
5. To honor and cherish
the Flag of the
6. To love, uphold and
extend the principles of American liberty and patriotism
Eligibility Requirements
The
following are the eligibility requirements under the National Bylaws to become
a member of the National Society Children of the American Revolution.
"Any boy or girl under the age of twenty-one is eligible for membership in
the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution who is lineally
descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty, rendered material
aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer,
or recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the
United States, provided that the applicant is personally acceptable to the
Society." (Article III, National Bylaws)
For further information
on joining the N.S.C.A.R., contact either your local society or the National
Society at:
N.S.C.A.R.
Telephone: (202) 638-3153
Fax: (202) 737-3162
E-mail: hq@nscar.org
About Harriett M.
Lothrop
Harriett M. Lothrop
(1844 - 1924), N.S.D.A.R member and well-known author, founded the N.S.C.A.R. in
1895 to instill patriotic values in the youth of
I think you will agree with me that the hope of this country is with her youth.
All of us now convened in a few years will pass from the scene; those to follow
us will be the ones who are now in their formative state under our guidance.
Into their hands will be laid the important trusts, the weighty
responsibilities, the affairs of government, the whole executive and moral
forces that make or mar the country. Tremendous questions of moral, civil, and
religious nature are to arise in the not distant future. Already some of them
are overwhelming us. Face to face we as a nation are to be brought to issues,
vital not alone in this country, but the whole world.
What a tremendous
thought that some of our boys and girls may be growing up in our very midst
with no adequate idea of what it is to be an American youth, claiming a
heritage of these American principles. Can we as American women rest a moment
while the impressible period is swiftly passing on with them?....
I would also advise most
strongly the forming of historical societies, especially for young people, who
should have their own society of this kind adapted to their age....
I would even say that
the time is propitious for us convening here to form a young people's society
to be called Children of the American Revolution....
The C.A.R. Creed
I believe in the
Children of the American Revolution as an organization for the training of
young people in true patriotism and love of country, in order that they shall
be better fitted for American citizenship.
As a descendant of the
Founders of my Country, I believe that my birthright brings a certain
responsibility to carry on their work, and that as the boys and girls of 1776
took an active part in the War for
As a member of the
Children of the American Revolution, I believe it is my to duty to use my
influence to create a deeper love of country, a loyal respect for our
Constitution and a reverence for its Flag, among the young people with whom I
come in contact.
The C.A.R. Song
Written
by Martha Parkinson Mills, the C.A.R. song is an uplifting song reflecting
those ideals that American patriots lived, fought and died for; in order to
save our nation from tyranny.
We're members of the C.A.R.
A great and mighty band
We pledge our might for the cause of right
For home and native land.
Chorus: We love thee, Old Glory,
And we ever strive to be
Most worthy descendants
Of worthy ancestry;
We love thee, Old Glory,
And our hearts are staunch and true,
We love each stripe and ev'ry star
Of our flag, red, white, and blue.
Those great and noble patriots,
Offered up their blood,
To save a new born nation,
From a cruel tyrant's rod.
Chorus: We love thee, Old Glory,
And we ever strive to be
Most worthy descendants
Of worthy ancestry;
We love thee, Old Glory,
And our hearts are staunch and true,
We love each stripe and ev'ry star
Of our flag, red, white, and blue.
The blue calls out to us, "Be true,"
The white calls out, "Be pure,"
The red, "Be brave, their blood they gave,
That this land might endure."
Chorus: We love thee, Old Glory,
And we ever strive to be
Most worthy descendants
Of worthy ancestry;
We love thee, Old Glory,
And our hearts are staunch and true,
We love each stripe and ev'ry star
Of our flag, red, white, and blue.
The American's Creed
Written by William Tyler
Page, the American's Creed reflects the ideals and principles upon which
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the
people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the
governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign
States; a Perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles
of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots
sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it
is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its
laws; to respect its Flag; and to defend it against all enemies.