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The Children of the American Revolution, or C.A.R., is a children's
patriotic hereditary organization founded in 1895 by Harriett Lothrop, who authored the Five Little Peppers children's books
under the pen name of Margaret Sidney.
National Headquarters is located at 1776 D Street NW, Room 224, Washington, D.C. 20006.
Anyone under the age of twenty-one years is eligible for membership in the Children of the American Revolution who is lineally
descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty,
rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the
several Colonies or States, or of the United States, provided that the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society. Application for membership is made to the National Society Children of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C.
C.A.R. has chapters, called societies, established at both the state and local levels. Business meetings are presided over by the members, with adults available to guide and advise them.
Members develop leadership skills while they learn how to conduct a business meeting using parliamentary procedure, speak
effectively in front of a group, and participate in the nomination and election process at the local, state and national level. Each
business meeting includes a fun program that promotes love of our country and its heritage. A community service activity is also
frequently included.
Local members also have the opportunity to participate in
Southern California C.A.R. activities, California State Conference, the Western Regional Meeting and National Convention held each April in the Washington, D.C. area.
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