National SAR 25oth Commemoration of the First Continental Congress

The Historian General cordially invites Compatriots and their families to participate in the SAR 250th Commemoration of the First Continental Congress, held on Saturday, October 12th, in Philadelphia, PA. The final schedule of events to be held from 10 am-8 pm. You can attend one or all of the following events. Transportation is in your own vehicle, or via carpooling.

10 am Tour of Charles Thomson’s Home “Harriton House” 500 Harriton Road, Bryn Mawr, PA  19010

1-2 pm Charles Thomson Grave Marking Secretary of the Continental Congress Laurel Hill Cemetery East, 3822 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19132

4-5 pm Carpenters’ Hall, SAR 250th Ceremony 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

5-6 pm Carpenters’ Hall Private Tour

6-8 pm SAR Dinner, Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen 126 Chestnut St, Philadelphia 19106

Register for each event at this link https://forms.gle/skejvxLRQe5Jbqhs8

If you want to stay overnight, a hotel room block rate is $229 per night from Oct 11-13 (Friday and Saturday nights). You may register for the hotel at the following link: Sons of American Revolution. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-877-999-3223, Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:00 p.m., and referring to the “Sons of the American Revolution.” The reservation deadline for the hotel is Wednesday, September 18th. Reserve your room today for the 250th Commemoration of the First Continental Congress. The SAR event hotel is the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District, located at 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia.

Hosted by the Pennsylvania SAR and the Philadelphia Continental Chapter