Godfrey Dreher, Sr., a German wheelwright, settled near present-day Lexington in 1744. He established a grist mill and fortified his homestead during the Cherokee War, sheltering more than 100 settlers. During the American Revolution, Dreher supported the Patriot cause by providing food and supplies to American forces.
Godfrey Dreher Chapter
Lexington – Irmo – West Columbia
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The South Carolina SAR sponsors patriotic events, commemorations, and observances throughout the year, offering meaningful opportunities for members and guests to honor our Revolutionary heritage every month.
A collection of ready-reference resources for our chapter’s compatriots.
Our chapter’s compatriots continue to research their Patriot ancestors to tell their stories.
The Governor Paul Hamilton Chapter in Beaufort, SC manages an excellent archive of issues of the The Palmetto Patriot.
THE SAR PLEDGE – We, descendants of the heroes of the American Revolution who, by their sacrifices, established the United States of America, reaffirm our faith in the principles of liberty and our Constitutional Republic, and solemnly pledge ourselves to defend them against every foe.
All Eagle Scouts interested in the American Revolution are invited to participate in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest.
The SAR awards the ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the “citizen-soldier,” exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days.
The SAR has developed one of the nation’s most extensive patriotic education programs designed to introduce elementary, middle, and high school students to the people, ideas, and events of the American Revolution.
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. – Benjamin Franklin
Godfrey Dreher chapter meeting’s minutes
The SCSAR offers free sub-websites to its chapters. Here you will find a variety of self-study resources to help chapter webmasters develop their proficiency in WordPress and its themes Twenty-Ten and Grassroots.
THE SAR RECESSIONAL – Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to our forefathers, who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent Supreme Court and a nation of free men.