About the Gadsden Chapter

We welcome you to the Gadsden Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution website!

The purposes of the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution, are patriotic, historical, and educational.

Its object is to perpetuate the memory of individuals who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people.

The Compatriots of the NMSSAR invite you to join our ranks as we strive to keep patriotism and the memory of our Revolutionary War heritage burning in the hearts and minds of every American, young and old.

Our Descendants

Descendants (Anglo, Spanish American, or any other ethnicity) of the men who fought in the Revolution and/or supported the Revolution are welcome to join the Sons of the American Revolution here in New Mexico. We have about 100 members in the state, and our chapters are open to all who can qualify.

Please Note: Female descendants of those individuals are eligible to join our sister organization, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

New Mexico and The Revolution War

Although not commonly known, Spain and New Mexico were involved in the American Revolutionary War. Consequently, the present king of Spain and his son are members of the SAR, as well as the descendants of Lafayette in France and those of Bernardo de Galvez of Spain, who captured Pensacola, Florida, from the British on May 9, 1781, and for whom Galveston Bay and Galveston, Texas are named.