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Sierra de La Plata Society

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution

Durango, Colorado

The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter NSDAR sponsors a local Children of the American Revolution society which was organized November 17, 2007.  The name "Sierra de La Plata" was chosen for the society in honor of the 1776 expedition of Dominquez and Escalante into southwestern Colorado.  It was their map maker, Miera, who labeled the Sierra de La Plata which overlook the city of Durango.  To see Miera's map, click here.

About the N.S.C.A.R.: Harriett M. Lothrop (1844 - 1924), NSDAR member and well-known author, founded the N.S.C.A.R. in 1895 to instill patriotic values in the youth of America. During the 1895 NSDAR Continental Congress Mrs. Lothrop delivered a moving speech to its members urging them to join her in helping create a patriotic organization for their children. Mrs. Lothrop's vision was well received, and the Children of the American Revolution was founded on April 5, 1895.

Mission: "The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people."

The following are the eligibility requirements under the National Bylaws to become a member of the National Society Children of the American Revolution:

"Any boy or girl under the age of twenty-one is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution who is lineally descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty, rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the United States, provided that the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society." (Article III, National Bylaws)

The N.S.C.A.R. has six primary objectives in its Bylaws; these objectives are the foundation of the organization:

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.

For further information on joining the N.S.C.A.R., contact either the local society or the National Society at: