You are cordially invited to attend the Prison Ship Martyrs Memorial:
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is hosting a commemorative ceremony at the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn. This meaningful event will honor the more than 11,000 patriots who perished aboard British prison ships during the American Revolution and are interred together in a single mass tomb beneath the monument. The ceremony will pay tribute to their immense sacrifice and enduring legacy in the fight for American independence.
This event will be a National event with attendance by President General Michael Elston of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, making it an especially meaningful and memorable occasion. Hosted by the Battle of Brooklyn Chapter SAR, the ceremony will include a wreath-laying ceremony, historical tributes, and patriotic reflection.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Monument Plaza @ Fort Greene Park
Address: 100 Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY 11205
To secure your place, please complete your registration at the following link: Register Now
We invite you to join us in paying tribute to these heroes of the Revolution, ensuring that their sacrifice and devotion to liberty are never forgotten.