Welcome to the Col. Richard Somers Chapter of the NJ Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
We regret to announce the passing of our long time compatriot, Maj. William Schmitz. Bill served as treasurer and eagle scout coordinator for many tears.
Our next dinner meeting will be Wednesday, November 11th at Fred & Ethel’s in Smithville. 6:30PM. Our speaker for the evening will be John Hebble- NJ State Parks & Forests- Batsto Historian-Presenting “Batsto’s Role in the American Revolution”
RSVP to secretary@colrichardsomers.com .
At our October meeting, Public Historian, Cedar Bridge Tavern, Catherine McClearen gave a presentation on the activities of Pine Robber John Bacon.
Additionally we discussed the possibility of moving our meeting night to either Tuesday or Wednesday to avoid scheduling conflicts. Please give the matter some thought.
Chestnut Neck, October 3, 2026
Between the rain showers we gathered with the NJSSAR Color Guard and the General Lafayette Chapter, NSDAR to remember the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Chestnut Neck and to dedicate our Liberty Tree. Dignitaries included Port Republic Mayor Niki Giberson and Atlantic County Commissioner. Past Chapter and State President Norman Goos, recounted the efforts of several local Patriots. Click above to go to the event gallery.
At our September 10th meeting we inducted 2 new Compatriots, Robert Driscoll – Patriot Michael Wygant and Frank Morrelli – Patriot John Binge.
Local history geek, Jim Segrave-Daly, gave an interesting presentation on the revolutionary actions of Gen. Daniel Morgan
At our July meeting Compatriot Horace Somes, retired Division B Forest Fire warden, NJ Forest Fire Service and Farmer gave a presentation on “Salty Hay from the Tidal Meadows”.
The Col. Richard Somers Chapter and the NJSSAR Color Guard were well represented at Port Republic’s Port Day Celebration
Also at our June meeting, Atlantic County Librarian, Compatriot Norman Goos, presented the Atlantic County Historical Society’s Collection of 41 South Jersey Revolutionary War Pension Applications. This work of almost 400 pages provides invaluable insight into what some of our Patriots faced during the Revolution.
Presentation Video