Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

National (FL) - Commemoration of the Battle of Thomas Creek
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Annual Commemoration of the SAR National Color Guard Battle of Thomas Creek
Saturday 10:00 AM, March 29, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida*
Please join the Florida Society SAR, DAR and C.A.R. as we commemorate the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Thomas Creek (the Southernmost Battle of the American Revolutionary War). The ceremony will be held at Seaton Creek Historic Preserve Park at 10:00 AM. 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. that accesses the Jacksonville National Cemetery and Lem Turner Road US#1).
We will have a social and orientation meeting Friday evening at 5:30PM on March 28th at the Long Horn Steak House, 1366 Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Both the Hampton Inn and the Marriott, Spring Hill Suites are in this same complex, as well as a number of other hotels in the area. Organizations and participants will be announced during the ceremony.
We are again honored to have our intriguing Compatriotic speaker Dr. Roger Smith of Colonial Research Associates, Inc. and our Patriotic Choral Group “Let Freedom Sing” plus various Patriotic and Civic Organizations. We are especially honored this year to have our friend and our South Atlantic District, NSSAR Vice President General from GA Scott Collins, who will be bringing greetings from our National Society SAR. We are also honored to have our FLSSAR President James Gaskins bringing greeting and Florida DAR State Regent Elect Kim Zeman, for State
Regent Cindy Addison.
To assure your organization’s recognition and to receive a flag streamer, please complete the following by February 15, 2025 and forward to:
David H. Ramseur, 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): and Title
_______________________________________________________________________
Will bring SAR flag for the Color Guard? Yes No
Number of members from your group: ___ In Uniform /Militia/ Colonial Dress ____
Email: ________________________________Cell phone#__________________________
*Inclement weather site: Motel Mtg. Room, 1351 Airport Rd., Jacksonville, FL

NSDAR - Chestatee River Chapter - America 250 Commemorative Marker Dedication
2025-06-09 11:00 - 12:30
NSDAR – Chestatee River Chapter – America 250 Commemorative Marker Dedication
Where: Cumming City Center at Lou Sobh Amphitheater were the Veteran’s Memorial and marker are located.
When: Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Emil Decker – SAR contact

NSDAR State Meeting
2025-08-22 15:00 - 21:00
Presenting colors for banquet

Constitution Day with Junior American Citizens - Watkinsville, GA
2025-09-16 16:00 - 18:00
Program hosted by Rev John Andrew Chapter NSDAR and their Junior American Citizens (JAC) group at the Watkinsville County Library. A skit will be preformed on the Consitituion with display tables related to the American Revolution Time Period.
The SAR will be hosting a table on Revolution Era Weapons and Flags.
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Constitution Day Bell Ringing - Watkinsville, GA
2025-09-17 15:45 - 16:30
Community Constitution Day Bell Ringing and Musket Volleys.
Event will be held at the Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville, GA.
Gather at 3:45. Bell ringing at 4:00 PM with Musket Volley afterwards.
Sponsored by the Rev John Andrew Chapter NSDAR.

National - (SC) - Battle of Cowpens Commemoration - 10:00 AM
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC, 29341, United States
Battle of Cowpens Commemoration
National Society SAR event sponsored by the Daniel Morgan Chapter South Carolina Society SAR
Please RSVP to
Ray Stapleton, Daniel Morgan Chapter Secretary
stapler1@comcast.net
540-255-3428

America 250th Kickoff at State Capitol - 10:00 AM
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00
NSDAR has requested guardsmen for the Georgia kickoff of the America 250th at the Capitol on the House Floor.
More details forthcoming

National - (GA) - Battle of Kettle Creek Commemoration
2026-02-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Kettle Creek Battlefield, 299 War Hill Road, Washington, GA, 30673, United States
Saturday Afternoon – February 14th, 2026
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Event continues
Kettle Creek Battlefield, War Hill Road, Washington, GA 30673
2:30 P.M. – Pageantry at the Kettle Creek Battlefield includes, Continental Army, Georgia Militia, Musket volley salutes, Wreath Presentations, SAR/DAR/CAR, Hereditary Organizations, Local, State & National officials, High School JROTC, students and public, place wreaths to honor the Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest — the Wilkes County Militia for their 1779 Victory at Kettle Creek.
Please see “Wreath Registration Form for Saturday” and send to Ed Rigel, Jr.
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“Revolutionary Days” Celebrating the 247th Anniversary of The Battle of Kettle Creek Kettle Creek Battlefield Memorial Ceremony
Saturday, February 14,2026 at 2:30pm – War Hill Road, Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia
All Societies and Chapters of the C.A.R., DAR, SAR, other hereditary Societies and patriotic or historical organizations are invited to attend. Descendants and the public are especially welcome.
Submit request to participate in the Wreath Presentation no later than January 21, 2026, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program
Organization:
Name of Presenter:
Office or Title of Presenter:
Email Address:
Phone:
Due to rocky soil conditions and winds we do NOT use wreath stands at War Hill.
Mail to: Ed Rigel, Jr., 133 Durham Lake Pkwy, Fairburn, GA 30213
or
Email:edrigel@gmail.com

Liberty Tree Dedciation - Big Canoe - 2:00 PM
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00
Liberty Tree Dedciation sponsored by the Sequoyah Chapter NSDAR along with the Robert Forsyth Chapter Georgia Society SAR.
Time: 2:00 PM
Location : 226 Wolf Scratch Village Circle – Big Canoe, Jasper, GA 30143 (location for parking)
There will be maps at the gate along with the directions to the specific location.
More details forthcoming.

NSDAR State Meeting - Color Guard for evening banquet
2026-03-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Evergreen Lakeside Resort, 4021 Lakeview Drive, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083, United States
2026 DAR State Conference

Friday, March 21st evening banquet
Saturday, March 22nd evening banquet

Evergreen Lakeside Resort inside Stone Mountain Park

They are requesting SAR Color Guard for both nights.

NSDAR 250th marker Dedication - Watkinsville, GA - 1:00 PM
2026-03-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Mars Hill Baptist Church, 2661 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
The Apalachee Chapter NSDAR is hosting an America 250th Marker dedication
Date: Saturday 28 March 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Mars Hill Baptist Church, 2661 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

A Color Guard Has been requested with musket firing.

State Regent Helen Powell has planned to be in attendance along with local county officials.

I cannot attend on that date and am requesting any one that can attend on behalf of the color guard to let me know as soon as possible.

Patriot Grave Marking - Baker and Clark - Gainesville - 2:00 PM
2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Alta Vista Cemetery, 521 Jones Street, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Colonel William Candler Chapter, NSDAR and Lyman Hall Chapter, Georgia Society SAR
Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony Honoring Revolutionary War Patriots Pvt BEAL BAKER – NC (P-107021) and Pvt WILLIAM H. CLARK – NC (P-134218) and DAR Marker for wife of Revolutionary War Patriot, William H. Clark, RUTH GOODWIN CLARK – NC
Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
Alta Vista Cemetery, 521 Jones Street, Gainesville, GA 30501 – Grave Location: 34.28877 -83.83592
Please R.S.V.P. by March 25, 2026 if you plan to lay a wreath.
Email: sidhughes@icloud.com
Mail: Sid Hughes, 4118 Brands Court, Braselton, GA 30517-1537
To assure listing in the Ceremony Program please provide: Organization, Name of Presenter, Office or Title of Presenter, Email Address, and Phone.

National - (GA) - Frederica Naval Action
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | St Simons Island Casino, 550 Beachview Drive, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Let’s Celebrate our 248th Anniversary of the “Frederica Naval Action”
April 19th – a significant date in the founding of our nation – the “shot heard ‘round the world” at Lexington and Concord in 1775 and the capture of British ships in the Frederica River in 1778.

Saturday, 18 April 2026
10:00 AM – Memorial Ceremony – St. Simons Casino – 550 Beachview Drive, St Simons Island, GA
11:30 AM – Parade of Patriots – St Simons Village

Wreath and Hotel Information will be distributed shortly

Liberty Tree Dedication - 10:00 AM Ball Ground, GA- color bearers and muskets needed
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00
The Robert Forsyth Chapter Georgia Scoiety SAR and the Chestatee River Chapter NSDAR is co-sponsoring a Liberty ?tree Dedication on Saturday.
Date: 02 May 2025 Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Eagle’s Beak Park – 8395 Old Federal Road, Ball Ground, GA – across from the historic Sherrill House
Contact: Chris Russo 770-315-6348 Guido139@yahoo.com
Color Guard and Militia with muskets are requested

Sequoyah Chapter, NSDAR - America 250 Marker Dedication Ceremony - 1:30 PM
2026-05-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Pickens County Courthouse, 52 North Main Street, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
The Sequoyah Chapter, NSDAR will have an America 250 Marker Dedication Ceremony on May 14, 2026. The ceremony will be in front of the Pickens County Courthouse located at 52 North Main Street in Jasper, Georgia from 1:30 – 2:30.
Location: Pickens County Courthouse
Date and Time: May 14, 2026. 1:30 – 2:30.

Patriot Enoch Smith Grave Marker Dedication - Ellijay at 1:00 PM
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
WHAT/WHO: Single Patriot Enoch Smith grave marking jointly co-sponsor Blue Ridge Mountains (BRM) Chapter SAR with Capt. James Kell (CJK) Chapter DAR
WHERE: This will be at Macedonia Baptist Church, 6568 Big Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30536 at 1:00 PM
HOW: The DAR have determined that the grave is lost to time but will place a plaque on a pole in the cemetery with the dedication. SAR will mark with our traditional granite plaque at its foot.

Other details forthcoming.

Patriot Grave Marker Dedication - Nicholson, GA - 2:00 PM
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Pittman, 667 Pittman matthews Road, Nicholson, GA, 30565, United States
The James Pittman Chapter, NSDAR, the Athens and Lyman Hall Chapters of the Georgia Society SAR request the honor of your presence at the dedication of a grave marker Commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Soldier: Lt. James Pittman (SAR P-271003)

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm
667 Pittman Matthews Road, Nicholson, Georgia

Please park along the cemetery side of the road or at 689 Pittman Matthews Road

Driving Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9dAiMtBjMFSk2Z82A

Wreath and Descendant Registration by June 2, 2026: https://forms.gle/5J1wMzNovdoiMU3N8

Printable invitation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o-Qg3Y44FRai1lPP12WKvSov177iSLpK/view

NSDAR Patriot Grave Marking in Shady Dale Georgia - 1100 AM
2026-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
Your attendance is requested by the George Walton Chapter Georgia Society SAR and the NSDAR in marking Patriot Jacob Mercer at Providence Baptist Church in Shady Dale, Georgia at 11:00 AM.
Color Guard and Muskets are needed.
Details are still forthcoming.
