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SUMMARY:Heroes of the Hornets Nest
DESCRIPTION:Friday – February 7\, 2025 \nElijah Clark State Park – 2959 McCormick Highway\, Lincolnton\, GA 30817 \n10:00 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.  Authors of new period books will be on hand for book signings. SAR Color Guard members will bring pomp and circumstance to the occasion. \n12:00 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 Georgia Society SAR; Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR.  Noted local historian Mr. Des DeVos is the featured speaker. \n1:00 PM – Please arrive for Wreath Presentation Check-in. \n1:30 P.M. – Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Wreath Ceremony at Elijah Clarke’s grave. Regional color guard and militia units will combine to bring pomp and circumstance to the occasion. \nPlease use the Friday Wreath Registration form.  \nThis is separate from the Saturday registration. \nPark entry fees will be waived for attendees. www.GaStateParks.org/ElijahClark \n  \n  \nFRIDAY WREATH REGRISTRATION \nRevolutionary Days – Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Ceremony at Elijah Clark State Park – Lincolnton\, GA\nFriday\, February 7\, 2025 – 1:30 pm \nOrganization:\nName of Presenter:\nOffice or Title of Presenter:\nEmail Address:\nPhone: \nSubmit request to participate in the Wreath Presentation no later than January 31\, 2025\, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program. \nWilliam J. “Bill” Tankersley\, email: wjtank@comcast.net\nEmail preferred\nOr by regular mail to William J. Tankersley\, 2645 Louisville Road\, Appling\, GA 30802
URL:https://gasocietysar.org/event/heroes-of-the-hornets-nest-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Elijah Clark State Park\, 2959 McCormick Highway\, Lincolnton\, GA\, 30817\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Event,GA Society Events,GASSAR Color Guard,Historic Sites & Celebrations,National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T090000
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SUMMARY:National - (GA) - Commemoration of the Battle of Kettle Creek events in Washington\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Morning – February 8th\, 2025 \nA National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Committee Event Washington Square in Historic Downtown Washington\, GA 30673  \n9:50 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. \n9:50 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. \n10:10 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. \n10:30 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.  \n10:45 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. \n11:15 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. \n12:00 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. \nA National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Event continues  \nKettle Creek Battlefield\, War Hill Road\, Washington\, GA 30673 \n2:30 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. \nPlease see “Wreath Registration Form for Saturday” and send to Ed Rigel\, Jr. \nPlease use the SATURDAY Wreath Registration form. \nThis is separate from the Friday registration. \nIn the event of inclement weather this event will be held in the Washington-Wilkes Recreation \nDepartment Gym. Check for updates: \nhttps://gasocietysar.org/event/national-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-kettle-creek-events-in-washington-ga/ \n  \nSATURDAY WREATH REGRISTRATION  \nMemorial Ceremony \nSATURDAY\, February 8\,2025 at 2:30pm \nWar Hill Road\, Washington\, Wilkes County\, Georgia \nAll 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. \nSubmit request to participate in the Wreath Presentation no later than February 3\, 2025\, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program \nOrganization:                                                                                                                           \nName of Presenter:                                                                                                                  \nOffice or Title of Presenter:                                                                                                     \nEmail Address:                                                                                                                        \nPhone:                                                                                                                                      \nDue to rocky soil conditions and winds we do NOT use wreath stands at War Hill. \nMail to: Ed Rigel\, Jr.\, 1608 Indian Way\, Cumming\, GA  30040 \nor \nEmail: edrigel@gmail.com
URL:https://gasocietysar.org/event/national-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-kettle-creek-events-in-washington-ga/
LOCATION:Washington Georgia\, Washington\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:GA Society Events,GASSAR Color Guard,Historic Sites & Celebrations,National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000
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SUMMARY:National (VA) - Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 15\, 20259:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST\nCategory: NATIONAL EVENT – VASSAR SPONSORED\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing an American victory at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina in January 1781\, General Nathanael Greene’s southern army outran British forces under Lord Cornwallis as both armies raced northward across the Carolinas.  In what became known as the Race to the Dan\, a few weeks later\, on February 14\, 1781\, became “The Crossing” when Greene’s army crossed the Dan River to safety near South Boston. \nThis year\, we are honored to have Dr. Lawrence Babits\, Author of Devil of a Whipping: The Battle of Cowpens returns to the Crossing of the Dan stage. He will be discussing “The Nathanael Greene Trail Meets the Race to the Dan – Southern Army Logistics January-March 1781.” This presentation will address the arming and supplying of the Southern Army for General Greene’s campaign to Guilford Courthouse and the historic race to the Dan River.\nFor more information\, feel free to visit our new website www.crossingofthedan.com \nThe Prizery – 700 Bruce Street\, South Boston\, VA USA \nREGISTRATION:      https://tinyurl.com/2e4adsjs \nFOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION\, GO TO:  crossingofthedan.com \nLodging:  Special rate available at Berry Hill Resort.  Mention Crossing of the Dan. \nAny questions\, contact: danriverchapterSAR@gmail.com
URL:https://gasocietysar.org/event/national-va-commemoration-of-the-crossing-of-the-dan/
LOCATION:The Prizery\, 700 Bruce Street\, South Boston\, VA\, 24592\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T080000
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SUMMARY:George Washington Birthday
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URL:https://gasocietysar.org/event/george-washington-birthday/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous Events,National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T120000
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SUMMARY:National (NC) - Commemoration of the Battle of Moore's Creek
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date \nMoore’s Creek Battlefield – 200 Moore’s Creek Drive\, Currie\, NC   28435 \nNormally starts at 10:00 AM \nPlease join us as we present the Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge\, the 1st Patriot victory in North Carolina during the War for Independence.  Activities will include musket and cannon demonstrations throughout both days\, as well as demonstrations of colonial trades such as blacksmithing\, candle dipping\, spinning\, cooking\, gardening\, powder horn making\, colonial toys and games\, live music\, and much more.  For up-to-date information\, please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moores creek nps.  The event is FREE and activities will take place on Saturday and Sunday\, February 22-23\, 2025 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. \nPreceding the Wreath Laying Ceremony there will be a colonial church service in the amphitheater near the visitors center at 9:00 am presented by the pastor of the Currie Community Church\, Eric Hutchins\, for those who come early. \nThe combined North Carolina SAR Color Guard and North Carolina DAR\, C.A.R.\, and SR chapters will commence a memorial walk on Saturday\, February 22 starting at the visitor’s center at 10:00 AM.  There will be wreaths displayed at the Women’s Monument\, at the Moore Monument\, at the Loyalist Monument\, and finally at the Patriot John Grady Monument.  Senior representatives of the SAR\, DAR\, and C.A.R. will present wreaths for their respective chapters. \nRSVP to get your wreath properly recognized in the program.  Deadline 1 Feb 2025 \nSuggested accommodations in Wilmington\n \nHampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station\n124 Old Eastwood Rd\, Wilmington\, NC 28403-1861 +1 855-605-0317 \nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington – University Center\n160 Van Campen Blvd\, Wilmington\, NC 28403-1621 +1 877-859-5095 \nWingate by Wyndham Wilmington\n5126 Market St\, Wilmington\, NC 28405-3445 +1 800-337-0070
URL:https://gasocietysar.org/event/national-nc-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-moores-creek/
LOCATION:Moore’s Creek Battlefield\, 200 Moore's Creek Dr\, Currie\, NC\, 28435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Sites & Celebrations,National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T150000
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SUMMARY:National - George Washington Birthday Celebration - Gainesville\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Lyman Hall Chapter Georgia Society SAR and the Colonel William Candler Chapter National Society DAR \nInvite you to attend a ceremony celebrating the 293rd Anniversary of the Birth of President George Washington \nSaturday\, February 22nd\, 2025\, at 2:00 PM \nWashington Monument at the corner of Green and Washington Streets \n212 Washington Street\, Gainesville\, Georgia\, 30501 \nPlease RSVP by Wednesday February 19th to Sid Hughes at SidHughes@icloud.com \n********************************\nWreath Registration \nSubmit request for Wreath Presentation no later than February 19\, 2025.\nOrganization:\nName of Presenter:\nOffice or Title of Presenter:\nEmail Address:\nPhone: \nEmail: SidHughes@icloud.com \nEmail preferred  or Mail to: Sid Hughes\, 4118 Brands Ct.\, Braselton\, GA 30517-1537 \n****************************** \nFor the Color Guard this is considered a National Society SAR event.
URL:https://gasocietysar.org/event/george-washington-birthday-celebration-gainesville-ga/
LOCATION:Washington Monument Gainesville\, 121 E. E. Butler Parkway\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:DAR Events,GA Society Events,GASSAR Color Guard,National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T170000
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SUMMARY:National Society SAR - Spring Leadership - Louisville\, KY
DESCRIPTION:Details will be on www.sar.org under the Events Tab when available \nwill be at The Galt House
URL:https://gasocietysar.org/event/national-society-sar-spring-leadership-louisville-ky-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:National Events
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