Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

CANCELED - National - (NC) - Battle of Cowan's Ford - 8:00 AM
2026-01-31 08:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
*****CANCELED due to weather issues.*****
245th Cowan’s Ford Graveside Ceremony

Date/Time:
January 31, 2026 – 8:00 AM

Organized by:Mecklenburg Chapter SAR NC Society Sons of the American Revolution

Location:

Hopewell Presbyterian Church

10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, United States

BOM Meeting follows graveside ceremony for BG Davidson KIA 01FEB1781 @ Battle of Cowans’ Ford.

Events begin @ 0800 hrs

National - (VA) - Crossing of the Dan - South Boston,
2026-02-12 18:00 - 2026-02-14 12:00 | The Prizery, 700 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA, 24592, United States
Thursday, 12 February 2026 – South Boston/Halifax Museum – Revolutionary War Taverns program by Paul Smith. Starts at 6:00 PM
Friday, 13 February 2026 – Town of Halifax, VA Banister Encampment – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday 13 February 2026 – VA250 presentation by Kevin Hampton – Beth Car Church – 5:30 PM – VASSAR Color Guard Musket Salute after program.
Saturday, 14 February 2026 – Main SAR commemoration event at the Prizery – Program starts at 10:00 AM – Speaker will be Salina Baker, Author of “The Line of Splendor, A Novel of Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution”.
All events are free to the public.
Registration and more details can be found at: crossingofthedan.com

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.

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

National - (TX) - George Washington Birthday Parade - Laredo, TX
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00
National – (TX) – George Washington Birthday Parade – Laredo, TX
See Texas Society SAR website for more information.

National - (GA) - George Washington Celebration - Gainesville, GA - 3:00 PM
2026-02-22 15:00 - 16:00
Lyman Hall Chapter Georgia SAR and the Colonel William Candler Chapter National Society DAR
Invite you to attend a ceremony celebrating the 294th Anniversary of the Birth of President George Washington
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Washington Monument at the corner of Green and Washington Streets – 212 Washington Street, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501 – GPS N34° 18.036 W083° 49.547
Please RSVP by Wednesday February 17th To: Sid Hughes at SidHughes@icloud.com
For wreath registration please include: Organization, Name of Presenter, Office or Title of Presenter, Email Address, Telephone Number

National - (NC) - Commemoration of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge - 10:00 AM
2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00
FRIDAY – February 27th – 10:00 AM
Please join us as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, the 1st Patriot victory during the War for Independence. Activities will include musket and cannon demonstrations, 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/moorescreeknps.
The combined North Carolina SAR Color Guard and North Carolina DAR, C.A.R., and SR chapters will commence a memorial walk on Friday, February 27, starting at the Visitor 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 and DAR will present wreaths for their respective chapters. The event is FREE and additional activities will continue on Saturday and Sunday, February 28-Mar 1, 2026 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
RSVP to get your wreath properly recognized in the program. Deadline February 1, 2026
Please plan to drop off your wreath early; parking will be at a premium. Overflow parking will be in the parking lot of the Moores Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

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Suggested accommodations in Wilmington
Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station
124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403-1861 855-605-0317
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington – University Center
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403-1621 877-859-5095
Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington
5126 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405-3445 800-337-0070

National - (GA) - Brier Creek Commemoration and Patriot Grave Marking - 11:00 AM
2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Brier Creek Battlefield, 6199 Brannens Bridge Road, Sylvania, GA, 30467, United States
247th Anniversary Celebration event is Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Brier Creek and Wiregrass Chapters of the Georgia Scoiety SAR and the Gov. David Emanuel – Adam Brinson Chapter NSDAR invite you to attend the 247th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRIER CREEK, A National SAR Event
Saturday, February 28th, at 11:00 a.m.
Brier Creek Battlefield and Memorial Site
This year there will be a Patriot Grave Marker Dedication Ceremony for Patriot Thomas Farnsley Lovett (SAR P-346349) as well as the Dedication of 2.5 mile Walking Trail

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 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Brier Creek. Continental, military, and period attire is encouraged.
To participate in the Wreath Presentation, please complete and return the registration form no later than Friday, February 20, 2026, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program. Need the Name of the Wreath Presneter, Organization, Office or Title of Presenter, Email Address
Please complete and mail by Friday, February 20, 2026 to Jane Durden, PO Box 478, Swainsboro, GA 30401-0478 or email to: 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

National Society SAR - Spring Leadership
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-03-07 17:00
The Galt Hotel – Louisville, KY

National (FL) - 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Thomas Creek - 10:00 AM
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Seaton Creek Historic Preserve, 2145 Gold Star Family Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32218, United States
Please join us as we commemorate the 249th Anniversary the Battle of Thomas Creek (the Southernmost Battle of the American Revolutionary War) and our Great Nation’s 250 Anniversary. The ceremony will be held at Seaton Creek Historic Preserve Park at 10:00 AM on 28 March 2026.
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.). This new 3.4 mile road accesses the Jacksonville National Cemetery that connects with to the Lem Turner Road (US#1).
We will have a social and orientation dinner meeting Friday evening at 5:30PM on March 27th at the Long Horn Steak House, 1366 Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218, which is in the same complex as the Hampton Inn and the Marriott, Spring Hill Suites, as well as a number of other hotels in the area. Organizations and participants will be announced during the ceremony. We are honored to have as our speaker SAR St. Augustine Past Chapter President Dr. Bob Amason, who is an award winning prolific historical author, especially on the Southern Revolutionary War Period.
Again, we are honored to have our Patriotic Choral Group “Let Freedom Sing” who have performed for various Patriotic and Civic Organizations. We are especially honored this year to have our friend and our South Atlantic District, NSSAR Vice President General and Past FLSSAR President Matt Mathews who will be bringing greetings from our SAR National Society. We are also honored to have our FLSSAR President Chris Washler and again Florida DAR State Regent Kim Zeman bringing greetings, To assure your organization’s recognition and to receive a flag streamer, please complete the following by February 15, 2026 and forward to:

David H. Ramseur (FLSSAR President 2011-12)
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): ____
Title (s) (if applicable)
Will bring SAR flag for the Color Guard? Yes No
Number of members from your group: : In Uniform /Militia/ Colonial Dress
Email: ________________________________Cell phone#__________________________

National - (NC) - Halifax Resolves
2026-04-12 13:30 - 14:30
COMMEMORATION OF THE 250th ANNIVERSARY OF THEADOPTION OF THE HALIFAX RESOLVES
Date/Time:
April 12, 2026 / 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Organized by:Halifax Resolves Chapter
Location: Halifax State Historic Site
70 Market St, Halifax, NC, United States
See North Carolina Society SAR website for details.
HALIFAX RESOLVES DAY

Memorial Day - Georgia National Cemetery - 10:00 AM - placing of flags at 9:00 AM
2026-05-23 09:00 - 23:00 | Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA, 30114, United States
The Georgia National Cemetery has requested a color guard and musket firing for the Georgia national Cemetery Memorial Day event.
At 9:00 AM a few thousand volunteers place gravesite flags on the 23,000+ gravesites of Veterans and their family members in the cemetery.
This is immediately followed by the ceremony (expected at 10:00 AM)
Keynote speadker is COL (Ret) Richard White, President of the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame.
Bill Palmer is coordinating.

(IN) - National - George Rogers Clark Commemoration
2026-05-23 11:00 - 17:00
Location: George Rogers Clark Memorial – 401 S 2nd St – Vincennes, IN 47591
Time: 11:00 AM

Patriotic Service and 250th Stone Dedication Ceremony - Gainesville, GA - 11:00 AM
2026-05-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Northlake Baptist Church, 4823 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Memorial Day Patriotic Service followed by Memorial Stone Dedication
Location: Northlake Baptist Church – 4823 Thompson Bridge Road – Gainesville, GA 30506 (closer to Murrayville)
Time: Prestentation of Colors for 11:00 AM ceremony followed by 250th Memorial Stone Dedication at Flagpole after the service at 12:15 PM
Expect to have musket and cannon firing
Emil Decker is contact person

National - (MO) - Battle of Fort San Carlos Commemoration
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00
I extend a heartfelt welcome and seek your attendance and command of Color Guard activities at the 2026 Commemoration and Grave marking Ceremonies at Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Most years the event has been held the Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day. However, in 2026, Missouri Society is hosting this national Color Guard event on May 31.

Please plan on attending and drop a pin on your calendar for this ceremony. We have had 30 plus color guard for the prior 3 years, and enjoy the full support of the community and their local militia group.

2026 is a special year that honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It will be a two-day event in Ste. Genevieve. The French Colonial Museum and historians will be Saturday’s highlight.

If plans come together, a first-time grave marking for a patriot may also get worked into Saturday’s schedule. The rural cemetery is south of Ste. Genevieve about 60 miles.

If your schedule permits, stay a night or two. The town is blessed with some very nice restaurants and shops for the spouse if she joins you.

I look forward to seeing you! MOSSAR will notify everyone when online registration is established.

Steven G Perkins
Missouri Society SAR – Ozark Mtn Chapter
Chapter Registrar/Genealogist
State Color Guard Commander

Flag Day Service and Annual Flag Retirement - Cumming, GA
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
The Robert Forsyth Chapter and the Piedmont Chapter of the Georgia Society SAR invite you to their Flag Day Service and Annual Flag Retirement Service.
Location: Ingram Funeral Home Chapel – 210 Ingram Avenue – Cumming, GA 30040
Date: 13 June 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
This is considered a National Event by the NSSAR Color Guard

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 501c3 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.

National - Flag Day
2026-06-14 08:00 - 08:30

National - (FL) - Alligator Bridge Commemoration - Time ???
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:30
SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026, BATTLE OF ALLIGATOR BRIDGE COMEMORATION CALLAHAN FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING. DETAILS TO FOLLOW. NATIONAL EVENT FOR FIRST TIME!
Details forthcoming

Independence Day - Braves Game - 8:00 PM Game time
2026-07-04 20:00 - 21:00 | Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave, SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
Planning is underway with the Atlanta Braves for a larger ceremony with the Atlanta Braves organization – guardsmen, militia, artillery.
May have the opportunity to display and/or fire cannons – potentially on the field.
Need to determine interst level as plans are being developed.

National - 136th Congress - Greensboro, NC
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-16

National - (KY) - Battle of Blue Licks Commemoration
2026-08-15 08:30 - 12:00
The Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution invites you to attend the Memorial Service for the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks.
Saturday, 15 August, 2026 @10:00 a.m. EDT. Blue Licks Battlefield State Park 10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, KY (Color Guard Muster at 8:45 a.m.)
Join us in this National Color Guard event by presenting a wreath, carrying your state flag or participating in the flintlock salute.

National - (DE) - Battle of Couch's Bridge
2026-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Pencader Heritage Museum, 2029 Sunset Lake Road, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Battle of Couch’s Bridge

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Pencader Heritage Museum, 2029 Sunset Lake Road, Newark, DE, 19702 (map)
Google Calendar ICS

On September 3, 1777, at Cooch’s Bridge, the first battle of the Philadelphia Campaign and the only battle fought on Delaware soil during the Revolutionary War. At least two-dozen Continental soldiers were killed during that battle and are believed to be buried in forgotten, unmarked graves somewhere on the battlefield.
The Delaware Societies of the Sons and the Daughters of the American Revolution requests your presence to honor and remember the soldiers who fell at the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge. Also participating will be the Pencader Heritage Area Association, Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site, Delaware Division of Historic and Cultural Affairs, 1st Delaware Regiment, and member of the Friends of the Washington Rochambeau Trail.
Color Guard Muster: Compatriots wearing continental uniforms would be greatly appreciated. Please register at the following link: Battle of Cooch’s Bridge Memorial Service. Memorial service honoring the fallen Continental & militia soldiers who bravely fought in the only American Revolutionary War battle in Delaware. Contact: Peter Moller, Cooch’s Bridge Battlefield DESSAR Coordinator and NJSSAR Trustee, hobokenpete@gmail.com

National - (VA) - Battle of the Capes - 11:00 AM
2026-09-05 11:00 - 14:00
245th Anniversary of the Battle of the Virginia Capes and the 400th Anniversary of the French Navy
Co-hosted by the Norfolk Chapter and the French Navy
Details to follow

National (VA) - Washington Tomb Vigil
2026-09-19 08:00 - 16:00
Please mark your schedules and pass along to your members that the Vigil for Washington’s Tomb at Mount Vernon is set for September 19, 2026.
Later there will be a signup genius sent with the ability to sign up and yes it will be organized and sent out after Congress. But I wanted you all to know as soon as it was set with Mount Vernon.
It is one week later this year and coincides with the market that takes place on the property.
Hit me with any questions.
Ken Goodson – National Color Guard Vice Commander – 616-836-8298

National Society SAR - Fall Leadership
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-03 17:00
The Galt House – Louisville, KY

National - (NC/SC) - Battle of Kings Mountain Commemoration
2026-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC, 29702, United States
Details forthcoming.

National - Wreaths Across America
2026-12-19 08:00 - 08:30

National - 138th Congress - Columbus, OH
2027-07-06 - 2027-07-13

National - 137th Congress - New Orleans, LA
2027-07-09 08:00 - 2027-07-15 17:00
