Harriett Lothrop, a prominent citizen and 19th century children's author of
Concord, MA, presented the idea for a children's organization to the Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress
in 1895; it was then chartered by the United States Congress. Organized "for the training of young people in true patriotism
and love of country," C.A.R. has promoted this vision to hundreds of thousands of members. These boys and girls are the leaders
of yesterday, today and tomorrow, now in a second century of keeping patriotism alive.
C.A.R., the nation's oldest, largest, patriotic youth organization, offers
membership to anyone under the age of 21, lineally descended from someone who served in the Continental Army or gave material
aid to the cause of freedom in the American Revolution.
Members gain invaluable leadership experience in conducting meetings, following
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
Ohio Society Children of the American Revolution
The Ohio Society, as well as its local societies, are a subset of the
National Society. Our goal is to support the National Society and it's endeavors through programs to raise awareness
of the organization and it's many programs as well as help raise funds for the National President's Project.
C.A.R. Mission Statement
"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."
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.
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
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.
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.