The objects of this Society as stated in Article II of the National Bylaws are:

1) to acquire knowledge of American History
2) to preserve and restore places of Historical Importance associated with men and women who forwarded American Independence.
3) To ascertain the deeds and honor the memories of the men, women and children who rendered service to the cause of the American Revolution.
4) To promote the celebration of patriotic anniversaries.
5) To honor and cherish the Flag of the United States of American above every other flag.
6) to love, uphold and extend the principles of American liberty and patriotism.

Motto: The official motto of The National Society is "For God and My Country"

Official Flower: White Carnation

CAR Tree: The original C.A.R. Tree was planted at Mount Vernon in 1895 by our founder, Mrs. Harriett M. Lothrop; it was an elm originally grown near the "Old North Bridge", Concord, Massachusetts. During Huricane Hazel in 1954, this tree was severely damaged and was finally removed in 1958.

The current C.A.R. Tree was planted near the Tomb of George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon on April 20, 1958 by Dorothy Buckton, National President. It is a magnolia which is a direct descendant of a tree brought to Mount Vernon by George Washington.

Each year during the National Convention, C.A.R. Officers are installed near the site of the C.A.R. Tree.