National - (GA) - Commemoration of the Battle of Kettle Creek events in Washington, GA
2025-02-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Washington Georgia, Washington, GA, United States
Saturday Morning – February 8th, 2025
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Committee Event Washington Square in Historic Downtown Washington, GA 30673
9:50 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR Elijah Clarke Militia Honor Guard with Musket Salutes will raise the 1776 Colors of the Revolutionary War on the Wilkes County Courthouse Flagpole.
9:50 A.M. –12 Noon – Come experience Revolutionary Living History including demonstrations and performers. Located just off the square in the Court Street Livery (16 W Court Street, Washington, GA) Look for the SAR Living History building signs.
10:10 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR combined Color Guard & Militia will gather at the Revolutionary War monument on the Washington City Square to Salute and Honor the Wilkes County Militia – (the Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest) and all Revolutionary War Patriots.
10:30 A.M. – Color Guard and parade participants gather behind the Courthouse for the assembly of the Revolutionary War Parade — ALL the public (Children & Grownups) are welcome to participate in the event as our National Colors and re-enactors lead us around Washington Square. Parade STARTS at 10:45 A.M.
10:45 A.M. – The parade will start and will march two complete times around Washington Square and will end behind the courthouse at Fort Washington Park.
11:15 A.M. – Georgia Society SAR Elijah Clarke Militia and other re-enactors with black-powder muskets will present a dramatic portrayal of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Fort Washington Park behind the Wilkes County Courthouse.
12:00 P.M. – The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard–Elijah Clarke Militia and others, will present arms and fire a thunderous musket salute as the Revolutionary War Colors are lowered and our Present-day National Colors are raised on the Wilkes County Courthouse Flag pole.
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.
Please use the SATURDAY Wreath Registration form.
This is separate from the Friday registration.
In the event of inclement weather this event will be held in the Washington-Wilkes Recreation
Department Gym. Check for updates:
https://gasocietysar.org/event/national-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-kettle-creek-events-in-washington-ga/

SATURDAY WREATH REGRISTRATION
Memorial Ceremony
SATURDAY, February 8,2025 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 February 3, 2025, 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., 1608 Indian Way, Cumming, GA 30040
or
Email: edrigel@gmail.com

National - George Washington Birthday Celebration - Gainesville, GA
2025-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Washington Monument Gainesville, 121 E. E. Butler Parkway, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Lyman Hall Chapter Georgia Society SAR and the Colonel William Candler Chapter National Society DAR
Invite you to attend a ceremony celebrating the 293rd Anniversary of the Birth of President George Washington
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Washington Monument at the corner of Green and Washington Streets
212 Washington Street, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501
Please RSVP by Wednesday February 19th to Sid Hughes at SidHughes@icloud.com
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Wreath Registration
Submit request for Wreath Presentation no later than February 19, 2025.
Organization:
Name of Presenter:
Office or Title of Presenter:
Email Address:
Phone:
Email: SidHughes@icloud.com
Email preferred or Mail to: Sid Hughes, 4118 Brands Ct., Braselton, GA 30517-1537
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For the Color Guard this is considered a National Society SAR event.

Commemoration of the Battle of Brier Creek - DISTRICT EVENT
2025-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | GA
246th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRIER CREEK
Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
Brier Creek Battlefield and Memorial Site
This will be a National Society SAR South Atlantic District event
Google maps to Brier Creek Battlefield or Set GPS to Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area then down Brannen’s Bridge Road for ½ mile. Screven County, Georgia
SAR, DAR, C.A.R., other patriotic and Lineage societies, chapters, and the general public are invited to the 246th 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 Friday, February 28, 2025, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program.
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Wreath Registration
Name of Wreath Presenter
Organization
Office or Title of Presenter
Email address
Will you participate in the Color Guard? Musket Firing?
Please complete and mail by Friday, February 28, 2025, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program.
Mail to: Jane Durden, PO Box 478, Swainsboro, GA 30401-0478 or Email: hsdurden@bellsouth.net
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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, 540-717-4672, 516-220-9703 (David & April Quinn), Edenfieldhouseinn.com, Edenfieldhouse426@gmail.com
 HOLIDAY INN-STATESBORO
427 S Main Street, Statesboro, GA, 912-205-5999
 HAMPTON INN-WAYNESBORO
235 Peachtree Street, Waynesboro, GA, 706-558-4190
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DIRECTIONS
 BEST DIRECTIONS: GOOGLE MAPS & GO TO BRIER CREEK BATTLEFIELD AND YOU MAY ALSO GPS-Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area From Augusta, go abt. ½ mile past Tuckahoe &; turn left at BIG BATTLEFIELD SIGN.
 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 BIG SIGN on right.
 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 BIG SIGN on right.
 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 BIG SIGN on right. When you turn into the gate, it’s straight back 1 mile to site

Georgia Society SAR Spring BOM Meeting
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States
Georgia Society SAR Spring BOM Meeting
Pam’s Garden Patch Restaurant
100 Southland Drive
Barnesville, GA
Price has increased to $20 for lunch.

Georgia Society Annual Meeting - February 6th and 7th
2026-02-06 08:00 - 2026-02-07 17:00 | Hilton Atlanta northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution Annual Conference
February 6 & 7, 2026
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092-3416
Phone: 770-447-4747
Click here to make hotel reservations: Hilton Reservation Link

There are two ways to register for the annual conference.

Register Online and Pay Online (Credit Card or PayPal) – CLICK HERE
Registering by USPS: Click Here to access and print registration form

Schedule of Events – Friday, February 6th:
12:00-5:30 pm Registration
1:00-2:30 pm Program to be announced.
3:00-4:30 pm Program to be announced.
6:00 pm Reception (Card/Cash Bar)
7:00 pm Member Awards Banquet (Members & Guests), (Black Tie, Business Suit, Uniform or Kilt)

Schedule of Events – Saturday, February 7th:
8:00 – 8:20 am Late Registration
8:30 am Memorial Service (Members & Guests)
9:15 am Winter Board of Managers Meeting (Members)
9:15-10:00 am Ladies’ Program
10:15-11:00 am Ladies Auxiliary Annual Meeting
10:45 am Annual Meeting: GA Society Election of Officers (ALL Registered Members Vote!)
11:45 am Chapter and Youth Awards Luncheon & Installation of 2026 Officers
(Members and guests), (Business Suit, Uniform or Kilt)

Conference Hotel Information
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092-3416
Reservation by Phone: 770-447-4747
Rooms: $149 plus taxes (Rate guaranteed through January 21, 2025).
You may make your room reservation using this link: Hilton Reservation Link
You may also call the hotel to make your reservation.

Heroes of the Hornets Nest Commemoration
2026-02-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Elijah Clark State Park, 2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, GA, 30817, United States
Elijah Clark State Park – 2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817
10:00 AM – Kick off at the restored cabin and Elijah Clark Museum with a variety of demonstrations on colonial lifestyle, colonial attire, a Traveling Trunk display, and cannon and musket demonstrations. Fourth grade classes from Lincoln County Elementary School will rotate through each station.
12:00 P.M. – A free indoor chili cookout and dessert buffet at noon will be served compliments of the Elijah Clark State Park, Lincoln County Historical Society, Chapters of Georgia Society SAR and the Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR. After lunch, the featured program will be a Sons of the American Revolution Grave Marking Ceremony for Col. John Dooly of the Wilkes County GA Militia. We will dedicate the new Dooly cenotaph beside the grave of Elijah and Hannah Clarke.
1:00 PM – Please arrive for the Grave Marking Ceremony Wreath Presentation Check-in.
1:30 P.M. – Col John Dooly grave marking ceremony beside Elijah Clarke’s grave. Regional color guard and militia units will combine to bring pomp and circumstance to the occasion.
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Patriot Information
Patriot Name: Col. John Dooly
Patriot ID: P-149226
Ceremony Date: 13 Feb 2026
SAR Cemetery #: C-0112976
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Park entry fees will be waived for attendees. www.GaStateParks.org/ElijahClark
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Revolutionary Days Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Ceremony
Elijah Clark State Park
Lincolnton, GA
Friday, February 13, 2026
1:30 pm
Wreath Registration
Name of Wreath Presenter________________________________
Organization: SAR DAR CAR (Please circle) Other___________________
Position: _____________________________________________
Presenter’s e-mail address ________________________________
Send registration form by February 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. to
Bill Tankersley, email: wjtank@comcast.net
Little River Chapter, GASSAR
706-825-5810
Or by regular mail to:
Bill Tankersley
2645 Louisville Rd

Battle of Kettle Creek - Morning activities in Washington, GA
2026-02-14 08:00 - 12:30 | Washington Georgia, Washington, GA, United States
Saturday Morning – February 14th, 2026
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Committee Event
Washington Square in Historic Downtown Washington, GA 30673
9:50 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR Elijah Clarke Militia Honor Guard with Musket Salutes will raise the 1776 Colors of the Revolutionary War on the Wilkes County Courthouse Flagpole.
9:50 A.M. –12 Noon – Come experience Revolutionary Living History including demonstrations and performers. Located just off the square in the Court Street Livery (16 W Court Street, Washington, GA) Look for the SAR Living History building signs.
10:10 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR combined Color Guard & Militia will gather at the Revolutionary War monument on the Washington City Square to Salute and Honor the Wilkes County Militia – (the Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest) and all Revolutionary War Patriots.
10:30 A.M. – Color Guard and parade participants gather behind the Courthouse for the assembly of the Revolutionary War Parade — ALL the public (Children & Grownups) are welcome to participate in the event as our National Colors and re-enactors lead us around Washington Square. Parade STARTS at 10:45 A.M.
10:45 A.M. – The parade will start and will march two complete times around Washington Square and will end behind the courthouse at Fort Washington Park.
11:15 A.M. – Georgia Society SAR Elijah Clarke Militia and other re-enactors with black-powder muskets will present a dramatic portrayal of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Fort Washington Park behind the Wilkes County Courthouse.
12:00 P.M. – The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard–Elijah Clarke Militia and others, will present arms and fire a thunderous musket salute as the Revolutionary War Colors are lowered and our Present-day National Colors are raised on the Wilkes County Courthouse Flagpole.

Three Patriot Grave marking - 4:30 PM - Brunswick, GA
2026-04-17 16:30 - 17:30 | GA
Three Patriot Grave marker Dedication Ceremony
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Wright Square on Egmont Street in Brunswick, GA
At Intersection of Egmont and carpenter Street
Captain John Cutler Braddock – SAR P-119378 / DAR A013316
Private Frederick Lamb – SAR P-232439
Patriot Thomas Stone – SAR P-298755 / DAR A110321
Patriot David Moses Vallotton – Dedication Only. Marker will be unveiled in Savannah, GA – SAR P-309106 / DAR A116874
More details forthcoming

Georgia Society SAR Spring Board of Managers Meeting
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States
Georgia Society SAR Spring BOM Meeting
Pam’s Garden Patch Restaurant
100 Southland Drive
Barnesville, GA

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

15th Annual Gwinnett Flag Day Ceremony - Lawrenceville, GA - 10:00 AM
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Lawrenceville VFW Post 5255, 368 Grayson Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046, United States
15th ANNUAL GWINNETT FLAG DAY CEREMONY
Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM
VFW Post 5255, 368 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Join us as we unite in celebration and patriotism to honor the 249th birthday of the American Flag, our nation’s symbol of freedom, equality, and justice for all.
Gwinnett Flag Day LLC – A 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpolitical organization with the mission of uniting our communities and teaching future generations the history and importance of respecting our American Flag.
Website: GwinnettFlagDay.org Facebook: Flag Day Gwinnett
Refreshments available before and after the ceremony.

Georgia Society SAR Summer Board of Managers Meeting
2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States
Georgia Society SAR Summer BOM Meeting
Pam’s Garden Patch Restaurant
100 Southland Drive
Barnesville, GA

Georgia Society SAR Fall Board of Managers
2026-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States
Georgia Society SAR Fall BOM Meeting
Pam’s Garden Patch Restaurant
100 Southland Drive
Barnesville, GA
