General Information

Harriett M. Lothrop - Founder
Chartered June 5, 1895

Motto
For God and My Country

Colors
Red, White and Blue

Tree
Magnolia

Flower
White Carnation

Members of the S.C.S.C.A.R. enjoy activities such as marching in parades, performing skits, visiting with veterans and participating in historical tours.  Activities such as these along with the experience of electing officers and participating in meetings not only build leadership skills but also teach community involvement and an appreciation of our country and its founders.  These are lesson that will help them succeed throughout life. 

Objectives

The Children of the American Revolution organization was founded in 1895 and is the oldest patriotic organization for youths in our country. Membership is open to those under 22 years of age and are descendents of patriots of the American Revolution.  Meetings and activities are planned for all ages with special consideration given to younger members.

C.A.R. teaches leadership through participation in meetings, parliamentary procedures and standard protocol, serving as delegates and speaking before groups at local, state and national conferences. The responsibility and privilege of selecting officers helps members gain an understanding of the democratic process.

The six primary objectives of the C.A.R. are:

  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.

American's Creed

I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a Perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its Flag; and to defend it against all enemies.

Salute to Flag of South Carolina

I salute the flag of South Carolina and pledge to the Palmetto State love, loyalty and faith.

C.A.R. Creed

I believe in the Children of the American Revolution as an organization for the training of young people in true patriotism and love of country, in order that they shall be better fitted for American citizenship.

As a descendant of the Founders of my Country, I believe that my birthright brings a certain responsibility to carry on their work, and that as the boys and girls of 1776 took an active part in the War for Independence, so the boys and girls of today have a definite work to do for their Country.

As a member of the Children of the American Revolution, I believe it is my to duty to use my influence to create a deeper love of country, a loyal respect for our Constitution and a reverence for its Flag, among the young people with whom I come in contact.

C.A.R. Song

We're members of the C.A.R.
A great and mighty band
We pledge our might for the cause of right
For home and native land.

Chorus:.We love thee, Old Glory,
And we ever strive to be
Most worthy descendants
Of worthy ancestry;
We love thee, Old Glory,
And our hearts are staunch and true,
We love each stripe and ev'ry star
Of our flag, red, white, and blue.


Those great and noble patriots,
Offered up their blood,
To save a new born nation,
From a cruel tyrant's rod.


Chorus:.
We love thee, Old Glory,
And we ever strive to be
Most worthy descendants
Of worthy ancestry;
We love thee, Old Glory,
And our hearts are staunch and true,
We love each stripe and ev'ry star
Of our flag, red, white, and blue.


The blue calls out to us, "Be true,"
The white calls out, "Be pure,"
The red, "Be brave, their blood they gave,
That this land might endure."


Chorus:.
We love thee, Old Glory,
And we ever strive to be
Most worthy descendants
Of worthy ancestry;
We love thee, Old Glory,
And our hearts are staunch and true,
We love each stripe and ev'ry star
Of our flag, red, white, and blue.

2003-2004 State Project
President:  Caroline Berry
The South Carolina children worked to return a 1763 school roster back to South Carolina.  The school roster is fourteen pages and many names on the list later became revolutionary patriots.  This item has been donated to the permanent exhibit that at the State Museum in Columbia.  A dedication ceremony was held in conjunction with the 2004 South Carolina State Conference. 

2004-2005 State Project
 President:  Morgan Childers
 The Society worked hard this year to present their friends at Tamassee DAR School with a Recreation Fund.  This fund is to help support after school sports activities by paying for activity fees and equipment for students interested in playing team sports.  Members collected donations and gave over $2,000 to start the fund. 

2005-2006 State Project
President:  Caroline Ingram
The Society theme "General Francis Marion- South Carolina Defender of Freedom" focused on the great accomplishments of Marion and his successful siege of Fort Motte.  Funds were raised to provide assistance in the publication about the history and archaeology of Fort Motte, a British fort of the American Revolution. The publication is based on the work of archaeologists with the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina.

2006-2007 State Project
 President:  Danielle Davis
 The Society worked hard this year to present their friends at Tamassee DAR School with a Summer Recreation Fund.  This fund is to help pay for summer camp opportunities for Tamassee DAR School students that live during the summer months..  Members collected donations and gave over $1,200 for the fund. 

2007-2008 State Project
 President:  Sagen Blackwell
 The Society raised over $12,000 to support the Wounded Warrior Project.  Members participated in a the Carolina Challenge Soldier Ride, organized by Sagen Blackwell, that raised over $50,000 for the project. The members of C.A.R. were given the opportunity to learn about the Wounded Warrior Project. This project offered the opportunity to show our appreciation to the service men and women who protect the freedoms are ancestors fought for during the American Revolution. 

 

 

For membership information contact our State President or Senior State President.