National (FL) – 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Thomas Creek – 10:00 AM
Please join us as we commemorate the 249th Anniversary the Battle of Thomas Creek (the Southernmost Battle of the American Revolutionary War) and our Great Nation’s 250 Anniversary. The ceremony will be held at Seaton Creek Historic Preserve Park at 10:00 AM on 28 March 2026.
If placing a wreath and/or participating in the color guard, please arrive no later than 9:30AM to register your wreath. The park is located off I-95 at Exit 366 then head west 2.5 miles on Pecan Park Rd. to 2145 Gold Star Family Parkway / Arnold Rd.). This new 3.4 mile road accesses the Jacksonville National Cemetery that connects with to the Lem Turner Road (US#1).
We will have a social and orientation dinner meeting Friday evening at 5:30PM on March 27th at the Long Horn Steak House, 1366 Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218, which is in the same complex as the Hampton Inn and the Marriott, Spring Hill Suites, as well as a number of other hotels in the area. Organizations and participants will be announced during the ceremony. We are honored to have as our speaker SAR St. Augustine Past Chapter President Dr. Bob Amason, who is an award winning prolific historical author, especially on the Southern Revolutionary War Period.
Again, we are honored to have our Patriotic Choral Group “Let Freedom Sing” who have performed for various Patriotic and Civic Organizations. We are especially honored this year to have our friend and our South Atlantic District, NSSAR Vice President General and Past FLSSAR President Matt Mathews who will be bringing greetings from our SAR National Society. We are also honored to have our FLSSAR President Chris Washler and again Florida DAR State Regent Kim Zeman bringing greetings, To assure your organization’s recognition and to receive a flag streamer, please complete the following by February 15, 2026 and forward to:
David H. Ramseur (FLSSAR President 2011-12)
3733 River Hall Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904)-502-4819; DavidRamseur12@gmail.com
Society Name: ___________________________________________________________
Chapter or Organization Name: ______________________________________________
Will present Wreath: Yes No
Wreath Dedicated to:
Presenter (s) Name (s): ____
Title (s) (if applicable)
Will bring SAR flag for the Color Guard? Yes No
Number of members from your group: : In Uniform /Militia/ Colonial Dress
Email: ________________________________Cell phone#__________________________