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N.S.C.A.R. Mission Statement

for the New Millennium

“The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution trains good citizens, develops good leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people.”

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Object of C.A.R.

The Object of this Society shall be:

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 United States of America above every other flag

6. To love, uphold and extend the principles of American liberty and patriotism.

Source:

Official website of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution

Eligibility Requirements

“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 the 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)

Joining C.A.R.

If you or your child/children fit the requirements above and would be interested in joining Children of the American Revolution and live in Bergen County and would like to join Washington Elm Society C.A.R.:

• Please visit the N.S.C.A.R. website, N.S.C.A.R. and click on the JOIN button to access the most up to date application, N.S.C.A.R. Guidelines for the Applications, and the application check list.
• Contact the senior president at the society email Washington Elm Society if you have any questions or need help with some of your research