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Sons of the Revolution

a patriotic society composed of the descendants of those who co-operated in the American Revolution. It was organized in New York City in 1876 and reorganized in 1883. Membership is restricted to male lineal descendants and the society has been active in marking with tablets and otherwise indicating and safe-guarding places associated with persons and events connected with the war of independence. Among the monuments due to the society are tablets commemorating the site of the battles of Long Island and of Harlem Heights. The statue of Nathan Hale in City Hall Park was erected by the society. Membership is about 7,000.