The Jonathan Hager Society C.A.R. of Washington County was organized on June 21, 1959, with sixteen members and sponsored by the Conococheague DAR Chapter. Its official charter was presented to Mrs. Walter Snyder, organizing president, in December 1961. The local C.A.R. chapter participated in 1961 ceremonies including a grave-marking service to honor Jonathan Hager, its namesake and founder of Hagerstown.

The Jonathan Hager Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009. Membership is open to descendants of patriots of the American Revolution. The age range is from birth to twenty-one years. For more information, please contact Rebecca Conrad by telephone (301) 790-0554.