What This Project Includes
- Identifying and locating Revolutionary War Patriots’ gravesites
- Verifying and documenting Revolutionary War service records
- Collaborating with local historical societies and cemetery commissions
- Photographing headstones when possible
- Creating short biographies to tell each Patriot’s story
Volunteer Opportunities
Adopt-a-Cemetery Volunteers
Volunteers may adopt one or more cemeteries within a town. Responsibilities include identifying all Revolutionary War Patriots buried there and coordinating documentation efforts.
- Identify cemeteries within an assigned town
- Locate and document all Revolutionary War Patriots’ gravesites
- Work with local historical societies and cemetery commissions
- Ensure accurate records and respectful documentation
- Photograph headstones clearly and respectfully
Research Volunteers
Research volunteers help document each Patriot’s Revolutionary War service using reliable historical sources.
- Research military and patriotic service during the Revolutionary War
- Verify information using primary and secondary sources
- Document and cite sources clearly for future reference
Join Us
Join our team of researchers, writers, and photographers. Whether you can help adopt a cemetery, research service records, write biographies, or photograph headstones, your contribution is invaluable.
Current Cemetery Volunteers
| SAR Member | Cities/Towns | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rogers | Epping, Exeter, Newfields, Newmarket | |
| Dan Headley | Derry, Londonderry | |
| Greg Salts | Auburn, Chester, Manchester | |
