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242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brier Creek

March 5, 2021 @ 11:00 am - March 6, 2021 @ 5:00 pm

BRIER CREEK CHAPTER and  WIREGRASS CHAPTER

Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution invite you to attend the

 

242nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRIER CREEK

Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Brier Creek Battlefield and Memorial Site Brannen’s Bridge Road

(on right, 100 yds north of Brier Creek landing/bridge) Screven County, Georgia

 

Coordinates   N 32°48.328 °  W 81° 28.294 °

SAR, DAR, C.A.R., other patriotic and Lineage societies, chapters, and the general public are invited to the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brier Creek. Continental, militia, or period attire is encouraged.

To participate in the Wreath Presentation, please complete and return the registration form no later than Monday, February 22, 2021, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program.

DIRECTIONS

  • FROM STATESBORO: Take U.S. HWY 301 North to Sylvania where GA HWY 21 crosses.  From this point, drive north on U.S. HWY 301 for 5.0 miles and turn right on GA HWY 24 East.  Drive 5.1 miles to Brannans Bridge Road (white building on left) and turn Left.  Drive 4.7 miles to Brannans Bridge and across bridge, 100 yards to GATE on right.  There will be a sign at the GATE that says Ceremony.
  • FROM DOWNTOWN SYLVANIA: From the downtown circle, take East Ogeechee Street/Brannans Bridge Road and drive 5.9 miles to the stop sign.  Continue driving straight for another 4.7 miles to Brannans Bridge and across bridge, 100 yards to Gate on right.  There will be a sign at the GATE that says Ceremony.
  • FROM NEWINGTON: Take GA HWY 24 West until you get to the Brannans Bridge Road (white building on the right, approximately 17 miles) and then turn right.  Drive for 4.7 miles to Brannans Bridge and across bridge, 100 yards to GATE on right.  There will be a sign at the GATE that says Ceremony.
  • FROM AUGUSTA: Drive to Waynesboro on U.S. HWY 25 South.  Continue through Waynesboro and turn left onto GA HWY 24 East.  Continue on HWY 24 until you reach U.S. HWY 301.  Turn right (South) for less than a mile and then turn left onto GA HWY 24 East.  Drive 5.1 miles to Brannans Bridge Road (white building on left) and turn Left.  Drive 4.7 miles to Brannans Bridge and across bridge, 100 yards to GATE on right.  There will be a sign at the GATE that says Ceremony.

When you turn into the gate, it’s straight back 1 mile to site

 

LOCATIONS TO STAY

  • SYLVANIA INN-SYLVANIA

404 West Ogeechee Street

Sylvania, GA

912-564-2490

912-564-9212

sylvaniainn@gmail.com

 

  • KINCHEY PLACE BED & BREAKFAST-SYLVANIA

309 Singleton Ave

Sylvania, GA

912-425-2169

info@kinchleyplace.com

 

  • EDENFIELD HOUSE INN-SWAINSBORO (Exceptional)

426 West Church Street

Swainsboro, GA

478-237-3007

202-330-2046

Edenfieldhouse.com

 

  • HOLIDAY INN-STATESBORO

455 Commerce Drive

Statesboro, GA

866-538-9334

 

  • HAMPTON INN-WAYNESBORO

235 Peachtree Street

Waynesboro, GA

866-925-7881

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Start:
March 5, 2021 @ 11:00 am
End:
March 6, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
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