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Elijah Clarke and Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest – Remembrance Day
February 7, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, February 7, 2020
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Elijah Clark State Park
2959 McCormick Highway
East of Downtown Lincolnton, GA. 30817
(706) 359 – 3458
GaStateParks.org
Come when you can.
- 10:00 a.m. Living history at restored cabin and Elijah Clark Museum-
Colonial lifestyle demonstrations – period music –
musket and cannon firings – traveling trunk display- book signings - 12:00 p.m. Free chili luncheon and dessert buffet
- 1:30 p.m. Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Wreath Ceremony
Featured speaker this year is noted author, genealogist, and amateur archeologist Dr. David Noble with updated information on the newly discovered Revolutionary War fort, located on what is now Elijah Clark Park land, and commanded by Kettle Creek hero and original Wilkes County Militia Commander Colonel John Dooly. A wreath ceremony at Elijah Clarke’s grave follows, and regional color guard and militia units will combine to bring pomp and circumstance to the occasion. Wreath request forms will be sent at a later date.
Indoor facilities are available in the event of inclement weather.
Park entry fees will be waived for attendees and special discounts will be offered for 2-night cabin rentals at the park. Elijah Clark Park is an easy half hour drive to Washington, GA and Kettle Creek Battlefield for the other weekend Revolutionary War Days activities.
Please Register if you plan to present a wreath. Registration form can be found by clicking here