Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of Maryland

The objects of the society are social, educational and patriotic, and the society isformed for the particular purpose of perpetuating the memory of the men who in military,naval, and civil service of the colonies and of the continental congress, by their acts orcounsel, achieved the independence of tie country; and to further the proper celebrationof the anniversaries of the birthday of Washington and prominent events connected withthe war of the Revolution; to collect and secure for preservation the manuscripts,records, and other documents relating to that period; to inspire the members of thesociety with the patriotic spirit of their forefathers; and to promote the feeling offellowship among its members.