Prospective Members

SRNY maintains a membership of approximately 900 individuals based predominantly in the New York City metro area but also across the country.  

Why Join? 

Self-Discovery and Family 

• Connect with your ancestors of several generations, back to colonial times, who are responsible for who you are today. 

• Create a permanent archival record of your own family history. 

• Investigate and share your family history, which is a piece of the American narrative. 

• Opportunities throughout the organization to develop your leadership and not-for-profit management skills.  We welcome professional expertise from all members. 

Camaraderie 

• Network and connect with peers who share an interest in history. 

• Participate and enjoy various commemorative and fellowship Sons events as well as events of related organizations. 

History and Patriotism 

• Learn more about how the United States was founded and by whom. 

• Celebrate the events of the Revolution. 

• Honor the persons who fought for American Independence as well as the persons who preserve and personify American ideals today. 

• Help preserve a historic site, Fraunces Tavern. 

• Help educate the public on the history and principles of the American Revolution through Fraunces Tavern Museum. 

SRNY Membership Benefits 

• 15% discount for up to four at Fraunces Tavern Restaurant. 

• Discount tickets to select Museum events, including $5 admission to Evening Lecture Series for card holder 

• Free admission for two to Fraunces Tavern Museum. Join the Museum Membership program for additional discounted access to the exciting public programming. 

• Membership to the General Society of the Sons of the Revolution which gathers all the state societies for annual events.

Who Can Join? 

In order to join the Society you must be a male who has an ancestor who actively assisted in establishing American Independence by his/her acts or counsel between April 19, 1775 and April 19, 1783 in Military, Naval, Marine Service, by service in the Continental Congress or Congress of any of the thirteen colonies, or by service as an official under authority of such bodies, or who signed the Declaration of Independence. Contact us by completing the below form for more specifics on membership requirements.

SENIOR MEMBERSHIP is for all males over the age of 21.  JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP is for all males under the age of 21. 

How to Join 

You can join the SRNY by filling out and submitting an application.  There are two types of applications, Short Form and Long Form. If you have family member within four generations who is or was a member of the Society you can use the Short Form Application.  All other applicants must complete the Long Form Application.  Please be sure to read the Application Instructions carefully. 

Inquire about Membership by filling out the form below: