National Society 
The Sons of the American Revolution was incorporated on January 17, 1890 and later chartered by the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. Prior to this date a number of state societies were formed in the 1880’s. The first Congress of the National Society was held in Louisville, Kentucky on April 30, 1890.
Any male who is a lineal descendant of an ancestor who supported the war for American Independence is eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. These ancestors are referred to as Revolutionary War Patriots and include those persons who fought in the military or militia, who provided supplies to the American cause. who served on political bodies supporting the Revolution, or who signed oaths of support and similar acts.
For more information about the National Society visit https://www.sar.org/
Texas Society 
On December 9, 1896 The Galveston Daily News announced the organization of the Texas Society of Sons of the American Revolution. They formed the Bernardo de Galvez Chapter and selected Ira H. Evans as the first state president. The first annual meeting of the Texas Society SAR was held on February 22, 1897 with fifteen members in attendance. As of March 2019, there are sixty-six Chapters in the state of Texas. Membership has grown from the original fifteen to 2,500, and as of 2014, 10,943 men had joined the Texas Society. There are 59 American Revolutionary War Patriots known to be buried in Texas.
For more information about the Texas Society visit https://www.txssar.org
Freedom Chapter
The Freedom Chapter is located in the Conroe area, Montgomery County, Texas – part of the Gulf Coast Texas Region. The chapter hosts its meetings every third Tuesday of the month, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Spring Creek BBQ restaurant in Shenandoah, Texas.
A charter for the chapter was applied for on November 13, 1985 with the chapters founding members being: Nolan Ray Maxie, Sam M. Wood, George C. Adams, J. R. Smith, Willie H. Whitehead, Thomas M. Green, Frank Ray, John E. Reese, David Barrett, Robert D. Thomas, Orval A. Kirkham, Lloyd F. Barrett, Jay D. Whitehurst, Alexander J. Anderson, James G. Badgett, Linwood Smith, W. C. Larrabee, Bernard J. Larvin, Lloyd Barrett, Martin A. Raabe, Jr., James B. Barrett, Roy Andrew Mitchell, William David Grogan, and Frank T. Harrowing. The first elected officials were Chapter President – Nolan Ray Maxie; Vice President – James G. Badgett; and Secretary – Alexander J. Anderson; with seven members present and voting, along with five prospective members non-voting.
The first order of business was the establishment of the chapter name, according to handwritten notes. Several names were provided: Texas Sesquicentennial, Greater Montgomery, Rainbow Chapter, and Freedom Chapter. Ultimately, through tabulated votes, Freedom Chapter was the name decided upon, and was such named for one of the tenets of a democratic nation. The induction of the chapter into the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, occurred on March 1, 1986, making it an official chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, and the official date celebrated.
An invitation was sent to the current Texas SAR state officers of the time for an induction ceremony: Texas State President William R. Eddleman, W. G. McAlexander, Jim Meadows, Clovis Brakebill, and Joe . Hill, Jr. The induction ceremony had forty-two individuals present, including State President William R. Eddleman; Jim Meadows – Past State President and National Officer, of Shepherd; Joe M. Hill, Jr – State Secretary and Treasurer, of Dallas; T. F. Bresnehen, Jr. – Organizing Secretary of San Antonio; Tom Currie – Past State President, of Houston; and Dr. Robert L. Kurth – Senior Vice-President, of Lufkin.
Since its founding, Freedom has had a number of chapter presidents, with some of its members going on to lead in various roles at the state level. The chapter celebrated 38 years of its charter inception at the chapter meeting held March 19, 2024, with almost all past and current Presidents present, including its founder – Nolan Ray Maxie. It recently celebrated 39 years at the chapter meeting on March 18, 2025.
The chapter has an active color guard, currently led by the current Color Guard Commander and Chapter President – David Hamaker. It actively participates in multiple events and activities throughout the community and across the state, with the bulk of its color guard members being present across the state, proudly representing the tenets of the chapter, state, and national organization. It actively participates in various educational opportunities, from partnering with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution, Revolutionary Education 1776, Veterans organizations, and other community organizations. Its lasting legacy is its membership and is considered a large membership with over 100 members, and still growing, with it being recognized by the National S.A.R. in 2024 as the second fastest growing chapter in the nation. Through the various local, state, and national recognitions, Freedom Chapter embodies the patriotism and rich history of our Founding, and, the S.A.R. organization.
For more information about the Freedom Chapter visit https://www.freedomchaptersar.org/