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Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. (SRNY) is a Section 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation instituted in 1876 and incorporated in 1884. SRNY sponsors or participates in numerous patriotic, commemorative and/or historic events through the year together with owning and operating Fraunces Tavern Museum, located at 54 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan. More information is available below and on the websites of both SRNY and its Museum.

The Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. has been instituted:
• to perpetuate the memory of those who, in military, naval or civil service, by their acts or counsel, achieved American Independence;
• to promote and assist in the proper celebration of the anniversaries of Washington’s Birthday, the Battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill, the Fourth of July, the Capitulations of Saratoga and Yorktown, the Evacuation of New York by the British Army, and other prominent events relating to or connected with the War of the Revolution;
• to collect and secure for preservation the manuscript rolls, records and other documents relating to that War;
• to inspire among the members and their descendants the patriotic spirit of their forefathers;
• to inculcate in the community in general, sentiments of Nationality and respect for the principles for which the patriots of the Revolution contended;
• to assist in the commemorative celebration of other great historical events of National importance;
• to promote social intercourse and the feeling of fellowship among its members.

SRNY sponsors or participates in numerous patriotic, commemorative and/or historic events through the year. Since 1907, SRNY has furthered its mission by, among other activities, owning and operating Fraunces Tavern Museum, located at 54 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan. Fraunces Tavern Museum preserves and interprets the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education, through the interpretation and preservation of the Museum's collections, landmarked buildings, and varied public programs that serve the community.

SRNY and its Museum staff work together as one organization, with staff members working on both SRNY and Museum projects, as necessary. Staff members are expected to assist in areas that may be outside their direct areas of responsibility when necessary, such as to provide coverage for other staff members who are on vacation or ill, or to manage special events (such as our annual George Washington Birthday Ball and our Flag Day Parade, Commemoration, and Open House).

The nature of our activities (including owning and operating a Museum) require significant on-site presence for this position. However, we are willing to consider structuring work hours and schedules to accommodate an individual’s circumstances or need for scheduling flexibility, if that can be done consistent with performance of a staff member’s responsibilities.

Members and supporters of SRNY and its Museum share a common interest in history and the purposes of SRNY and its Museum, but may hold a wide variety of views on contemporary political or social issues. The Constitution of SRNY provides that no question involving the party politics of the day shall be discussed or considered in any meeting, and both SRNY and its Museum are non-political and non-partisan. Accordingly, whatever the personal views of individual employees may be, staff members do not engage in contemporary political or social causes or activities in their capacities as employees of SRNY and its Museum.