Sons of the American Revolution Sons of the American Revolution Fort Dearborn (Chicago, IL) Chapter The Objects of this Society are declared to be patriotic, historical, and educational; to unite and promote fellowship among the descendants of those who sacrificed to achieve the independence of the American people, to inspire them and the community-at-large with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our forefathers; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom. The Fort Dearborn chapter serves the Cook County, Illinois area.