Bernardo de Glvez

Chapter #1 for 2021. We are glad you found us. If you have an ancestor who contributed to the War of American Independance we invite you to attend our meeting March 20. This meeting will also have ZOOM capability, if you want to participate contact our President (see below) . Our website serves 2 purposes: First, we are the official on-line informa... tional source for members of the Galveston, Texas area Chapter of SAR. Visitors can access information about local SAR activities and meetings, contact other members, and keep up to date on all chapter events. Second, in keeping with the goals and obectives set out by the National Society , this web site is designed "to perpetuate the memory of those who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the Independence of the American People." What is the SAR Organization about? The SAR is an historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit, United States 501(c)3, corporation that seeks to maintain and extend: the unifying force of e pluribus unum that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people. We do this by perpetuating the stories of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and triumph of the men who achieved the independence of the American people in the belief that these stories are universal ones of man's eternal struggle against tyranny, relevant to all time, and will inspire and strengthen each succeeding generation as it too is called upon to defend our freedoms on the battlefield and in our public institutions. Membership meetings are held at Landry's Seafood House located at 5310 Seawall Boulevard Galveston, TX 77551. We will meet next at noon, March 20. From the Mainland, take Broadway to 53rd St, turning right, just before the McDonalds. Proceed to, just before the Seawall behind Landry's, taking a right into the parking lot. After a short distance, left up the hill to the parking lot between the Seafood House and the Hotel. Please contact Past-President Bill Adriance if you plan on ...Read More