Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Stanley Arthurs Painting - Colonel Haslet's Troops Leaving Dover Green
Our Mission
As descendants of Revolutionary War Patriots, The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War Patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our country.
Upcoming State and Chapter Events
DESSAR Events
Ratification Day
DuPont Country Club, Rockland Room, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
We will host our annual Holiday Dinner to commemorate the 239th anniversary of Delaware's ratification of the United States Constitution on December 7, 1787. More details to follow.
Caesar Rodney Chapter Events
Heritage Fair
Dover, DE
Looking for members to work with our DAR and CAR friends to staff a table at a Heritage Fair celebration of all of the periods of Delaware history, including the Reveloutionary War. If interested, please contact secretary@dessar.org.
Jaquett Chapter Events
Patriot Grave Marking - Rhode Island Regiment
Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, 701 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801
We will begin the process of marking the graves of the Rhode Island Regiment soldiers buried in the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery by marking the first 5 Patriots named on the plaque: Fifer Cato Brown (Dec. 8, 1781), Private Abraham Perry (Dec. 9, 1781), Private Cesar Rose (Dec. 9, 1781), the ancestor of Jason Roomes, Drummer Prince Angell (Dec. 9, 1781), and Private Dublin Briggs (Dec. 10, 1781). Please email Jaquett Chapter President Bob Cochran at rcochran@dessar.org if you plan to attend.
Patriot Grave Marking and Chapter Meeting
Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, 701 Delaware Avenue Wilmington, DE 19801
We will continue our process of marking the graves of all 28 Rhode Island Regiment Patriots buried in the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery by marking the second 5 Patriots named on the plaque. After the meeting we will hold a Chapter meeting at a local restaurant TBD. Please email Jaquett Chapter President Bob Cochran at rcochran@dessar.org if you plan to attend so that he can get a count for lunch
Welcome our Newest Members
| Last Name | First Name | Middle | Chapter | Date Admitted |
| Cochran | Scott | Robert | Jaquett | January 16, 2026 |
| Billings | David | E | Caesar Rodney | January 16, 2026 |
| Schaft | Frederick | John | Lewestown | January 16, 2026 |
| Holly | Timothy | Michael | Jaquett | February 6, 2026 |
| Young | Thomas | William | Jaquett | March 20, 2026 |
| Young | Kyle | Jaquett | March 20, 2026 | |
| Stephen | Mohr | Lewestown | April 4, 2026 | |
| Darrell | Reese | Cromer | Lewestown | May 1, 2026 |
| James | Wesley | Cromer | Lewestown | May 1, 2026 |
| Christopher | Michael | Cochran | Jaquett | August 14, 2026 |
| Curtis | Fred | Kimmel | Jaquett | August 14, 2026 |
| Van | Dregge | Olmstead | Jaquett | August 14, 2026 |
| William | Vestal | Westmoreland | Jaquett | October 9, 2026 |
Members Transferring from Other Societies
| Last Name | First Name | Middle | Chapter | Date Transferred |
| Siebert | Michael | Eugene | Jaquett | March 23, 2026 |
| Greenly | William | Alan | Lewestown | April 27, 2026 |