National (SC) – Commemoration of the Battle of the Waxhaws (Buford’s Massacre) – 10:30 AM

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, And The General Francis Marion Chapter cordially invite you to participate in the 245th Commemoration of

Buford’s Massacre (also known as the Battle of the Waxhaws)

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Buford’s Massacre Site, Buford’s Crossroad, South Carolina – Buford Battleground: 262 Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 – GPS Coordinates: 34.741949,-80.626124

SAR, DAR, CAR, and SR societies and chapters are invited to participate in a formal wreath laying ceremony at the Park’s Monument beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Participants desiring to present wreaths must deliver them to the Park no later than 10:00 a.m., May 24th, to label and arrange them.

All compatriots are encouraged to wear period dress (Continental or Militia).

Wreaths may be dedicated to the slain at the site, a unit or group of patriots or an individual patriot. To ensure all participants are recognized in the celebration program, it is requested you complete and mail your intent for my receipt not later than May 16th to:

Greg Ohanesian, Past President, S.C.S.S.A.R. – Post Office Box 1373 – Bennettsville, S.C. 29512

(843) 479-7193, Fax: (843) 479-7195, E-mail: ohanesianfirm@cs.com

Please fill out information below and return

Name of Society/Chapter/Individual:

First Middle Last

Lay wreath at the Monument? NO YES Presenter:

Wreath dedicated to:

Bringing unit/chapter flag? Yes No Color Guard? Yes No

Number of members expected to attend In Uniform or Colonial Dress