Allied Societies and Links

Cincinnati of France, DAR, CAR, SAR societies abroad and historical associations

Society of the Cincinnati of France

Originating in 1784 from the society of friends created around Washington in May 1783 by the officers of his army, on the initiative of General Knox, the Society of the Cincinnati of France was dispersed in 1792 by the revolutionary turmoil. Restored in 1922, after the renewed brotherhood of arms during World War I, it admits one representative — and only one, the eldest — per family of an original officer.

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Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

Founded in 1890, shortly after the NSSAR, the NSDAR pursues the same mission, but for female descendants of combatants. In the United States, 185,000 Daughters are organized into 3,000 chapters and 50 State Societies, federated by the National Society (NSDAR). In France, its members are grouped within the Rochambeau Chapter.

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Children of the American Revolution (CAR)

Founded in 1895, the NSCAR is open to male and female descendants of combatants of the American War of Independence under the age of 21.

Royal Auvergne Society is the French chapter of the Children of the American Revolution. It is supervised by the Daughters of the American Revolution of the Rochambeau Chapter. “Royal-Auvergne” is the name earned by the Gâtinais regiment at the Battle of Yorktown.

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How to Become a CAR Member

To become a member of the Royal Auvergne Society Chapter in France, one must first apply to the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution (NSCAR) in Washington, D.C. Once admitted to the NSCAR, a child may apply for membership in the Royal Auvergne Society Chapter in France.

Registration fees with the NSCAR are €23. The annual membership fee is €20 for the first child and €16 for additional children in the same family.

SAR Societies Abroad

The NSSAR has societies in several countries outside the United States:

Embassy and Consulates of France in the United States

U.S. Embassy and Consulates in France

Franco-American Relations

Historical and Heritage Associations