Missouri Society · Sons of the American Revolution
Missouri Society · Sons of the American Revolution
About the chapter
A chapter of the Missouri Society, Sons of the American Revolution — historical, educational and patriotic, and never political.
Our name
The Spirit of St. Louis Chapter is a chapter of the Missouri Society, Sons of the American Revolution — a lineage society whose members each trace descent from someone who supported American independence.
The chapter takes its name from the aircraft that carried Charles Lindbergh from New York to Paris in 1927, built and financed in this city. The name is a reminder that St. Louis has a habit of underwriting difficult things.
What the chapter does
Locating and documenting patriot graves, setting bronze markers and restoring weathered stones.
Essay and oration contests, an Eagle Scout scholarship, and the color guard in classrooms.
Wreaths at veterans’ graves, colors at civic observances, medals for first responders.
A short history
1889
Descendants of those who supported independence organize in New York, a century after Washington’s inauguration.
1890
The Missouri Society is formed and begins registering lineages across the state.
1936
Founded in St. Louis and named for the aircraft the city financed nine years earlier.
1976
The chapter’s grave-marking program begins in earnest and has continued since.
Today
More than four hundred documented patriots are buried in eastern Missouri. Fewer than half carry a marker.
Leadership
Elected annually at the March meeting. Add each officer’s name and photograph here.
President
Presides at meetings and represents the chapter to the state society.
First Vice President
Programs and speakers.
Secretary
Minutes, correspondence and the chapter roll.
Treasurer
Dues, the funds, and the annual report.
Registrar
Lineage applications and supporting documentation.
Chaplain
Invocations, memorials and pastoral care.
Any man over eighteen who can show bloodline descent from someone who supported American independence. You do not need the research done — our registrar helps you trace and document the line.
Give today and your name goes in the appeal record kept at the chapter archive.
A 501(c)(3) patriotic, historical and educational society, chartered under the Missouri Society, NSSAR.
P.O. Box 000, St. Louis, MO 63105
