Welcome to the Col. Richard Somers Chapter of the NJ Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Reminder – DAR Memorial Service Saturday 5/23/2026, 10:00am at Chestnut Neck. Rain or Shine!
At our May meeting we were visited by NJSSAR President Chris Sands, who gave a brief address, it is interesting to note that our Chapter boasts three past NJSSAR President, Norman Goos, Charlie Morgan and Clark McCullough. Compatriot Walter Boright, Ed. D., gave a fascinating presentation on some lesser known facts regarding our past Presidents.
On May 18th, Compatriot Norman Goos packed the house at the Atlantic County Historical Society with his presentation on the events of the battle of Chestnut Neck. Link to presentation.
On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 the Atlantic County Historical Society presented an America 250 celebration in Estelle Manor Park. The Chapter was well represented by President Michael Mangum, VP Charlie Morgan and Chaplain Don Higbee as a contingent of the NJSSAR Color Guard. Featured Speakers included Atlantic County Commissioner John Risley, Ocean County Historian Tim Hart and Charlie Morgan.
On April 22, 2026 a Liberty Tree was planted in front of the Ocean County Courthouse in celebration of 250 years of American Independence and in recognition of Arbor Day. In attendance were Ocean County Commissioners Robert Arace, Jennifer Bacchione and Sam Ellenbogen. The NJSSAR was represented by VP Mike Mangum and Compatriot Joseph Latshaw. Readings from the Declaration of Independence were given by Toms River High School Students. This event was sponsored by Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Ocean County Shade Tree Commission Ocean County Parks and Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
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Gen. Lafayette Chapter, NSDAR
Press of AC Article 4/18/2026
At our April meeting we inducted three new compatriots to our ranks; Gary Papouschek patriot Joshua Stackpole Jr., Jonathan Frake patriot Lines Pangburn and Horace Somes patriot Micajah Smith.
Compatriot Russ Dutcher gave a presentation on The Continental Intelligence Network
in NJ and NY during the American Revolution.
Our February speaker was Tim Hart- Ocean County Historian- Division Director Ocean County Cult. & Heritage Com.- Ocean County Parks. Back by popular demand, Tim reprised his presentation of “The Great LBI Whale Explosion of 1959”.
Ocean County launches America 250 Website
At our first meeting of 2026 we inducted three new compatriots to our ranks: Keith Cooper – Patriot Malachi Cooper, Gary Gandolfi – Patriot Elisha Ransom and Jack Russell – Patriot James Rix
