Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Compatriot Ryall S. Morgan Grave Marking
2023-04-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Grave marking for Compatriot Ryall S. Morgan
Compatriot Morgan was the National Society SAR President General (1972-1973)

Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
PG Bruce Pickette is expected to be in attendance.

Marking will take place in the Ryall Cemetery located outside of Clyo, Ga in Effingham County (GPS 32.50670, -81.29830)
The cemetery is located just off of a dirt road in a fenced off area of a pasture. The address is 212-988 Morgan Circle, Clyo, GA. The cemetery is visible from the intersection of Morgan Circle (dirt road) and the Clyo-Kildare Road (paved road) which is north-west of Clyo, GA.
Find a Grave Cemetery #36735
Since the National Society Sons of the American Revolution President General will be present this will be considered a National Event. If at all possible, please try to attend.
Wreath registration
Please send the following to
athenschaptersar@gmail.com
Organization
Chapter
Presenter Name
Presenter Title
You will receive a response email once the information is logged in.
Please register your wreath on or before Sunday April 2, 2023.
If you prefer to snail mail in the information please send to
Scott Collins, 455 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607-1141
Additional details will be announced.

Frederica Naval Action - Patriots’ Day
2023-04-15 10:00 - 13:00
Frederica Naval Action – Patriots’ Day
SATURDAY, April 15th, 2023
10:00 a.m. – Memorial Ceremony – Saint Simons Island Casino, 550 Beachview Dr., Saint Simons Island, GA – SAR Color Guard with Revolutionary Flags, Patriotic Music, Wreath Presentation, Cannon, and Musket Salutes. Volley fire from the Schooner Lynx from the harbor
NOON – The Parade of Patriots – Saint Simons Island Village
The parade will start at the Lighthouse then proceed to the Pier then back to the Lighthouse. There will be the SAR Color Guard, the GCFD Antique Truck, DAR and SAR Revolutionary Reenactors, JROTC Cadets, Glynn County Students, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts Participating.

Battle of Pensacola – Galvez Days (FL) - 10:30 AM Central
2023-05-08 10:30 - 13:00
The Pensacola Chapter, Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution
Invites your group to the 2023 Battle of Pensacola Commemoration and Galvez Day Celebration
Monday, May 8, 2023 – (Color Guard Muster 9:30 AM Central – Event 10:30 AM Central Time)
On May 8, the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard will once again present the opening procession for the Galvez Day Celebration sponsored by the Pensacola Heritage Foundation.
The Color Guard will muster at 09:30 AM (Central) at Fort George (501 N. Palafox Street) and march down Palafox Street to one of the largest monuments in the United States to General Bernardo de Galvez as the opening ceremony of Pensacola’s Galvez Day celebration.
All participating Color Guard Units will receive a BATTLE OF PENSACOLA FLAG STREAMER.
Additional information (including information on blocks of hotel rooms) can be found at
www.pensacolasar.org/index.php/events/battle-of-pensacola-commemoration
Please use the form below to register your participation in the events. Color guard unit position will be based on the order in which reservations are received. For questions email: battle@pensacolasar.org
RESERVATION FORM
Society Name: ________________________________________________________________
Chapter or Organization Name: __________________________________________________
Contact Name: _______________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number: _________________ Email Address: _________________________
How does the group wish to be announced?
________________________________________________________________________
Number attending each event:
_____ Color Guard Procession (May 8th 10:30 Central – Muster at 09:30)
Please send your completed form to battle@pensacolasar.org
or mail to:
Pensacola SAR
c/o Chris Washler
3400 Connell

Snellville Memorial Day Program
2023-05-16 16:30 - 18:00
Memorial Day event in Snellville, GA on the Village Green.
Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 4:30 PM
The event will include a Color Guard and a Musket Volley.

Battle of Waxhaws - Buford's Massacre - Commemoration (SC)
2023-05-27 10:30 - 12:00
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 243rd Commemoration And Grave Marking of Patriots of Buford’s Massacre Battle of the Waxhaws Saturday, May 27, 2023
Buford’s Massacre Site, Buford’s Crossroad, South Carolina

SAR, DAR, CAR, and SR societies and chapters are invited to participate in a formal wreath laying ceremony at the Park’s US 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 27th, to label and arrange them.

All compatriots are encouraged to wear period dress (Continental or Militia).
Wreaths may be dedicated to 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 19th to:
Greg Ohanesian, Past President, S.C.S.S.A.R., Post Office Box 1373, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512

Memorial Day
2023-05-29 08:00 - 17:00
Memorial Day
Monday, May 29, 2023
Observances will be happening across the state
Details will be announced at a later date.

Ramsour's Mill
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00
The 243rd Anniversary of the Commemoration of the Battle of Ramour’s Mill – 10:00 AM
3010 Jeb Seagle Dr, Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092

Patriotic Concert - Gainesville, GA - 4:00 PM
2023-06-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Gainesville First UMC, 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Gainesville First United Methodist Church’s Patriotic Concert

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Concert will start at 4:00 PM but I ask that participants show up by 3:30 that we might review a few minor changes for this year.

The concert is intended to be a celebration of Independence Day and could count as a National Society SAR event.
Please remember that One Independence Day even can be considered a National Society SAR event with others counting as State or Chapter events.

Following the Concert, the Rigels will get back to hosting the once traditional Barbecue Supper.
Come after the Concert and enjoy a cold beverage while we wait for the others. Spouses are invited to attend the concert and the supper.

Please let me know how many of you will be attending supper that we can prepare enough food.

Holler with questions.

Ed Sr.

Freedom Fireworks - Washington, GA
2023-07-03 16:00 - 22:00
Washington, Georgia – Freedom Fireworks
Freedom Fireworks event for hand for the flag raising at our event, scheduled for Saturday July 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM on the Square in downtown Washington, GA
The event runs from 4 PM to 10 PM.
The flag raising typically is at 6 PM.
DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED

Independence Day
2023-07-04 08:00 - 17:00
Independence Day
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Observances will be happening across the state.
Details will be announced at a later date.

National Society SAR Congress – 133rd
2023-07-15 08:00 - 2023-07-21 17:00
National Society SAR Congress – 133rd
07-15-2023 to 07-21-2022

Orlando, FL
Details to be announced

Hotel:
Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

Battle of Blue Licks (KY)
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:00
241st Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks
Kentucky Society
A National SAR event in KY
There will be a reception the evening before on 19 August at the Lodge in the state park. The time has not been set for this.
AUGUST 19, 2023 – SATURDAY – 19th Annual Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Service
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY
Time: 10:00 a.m. (color guard muster at 9:00 a.m.)
KYSSAR Summer Meeting & Luncheon
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Contact Scott Giltner to register
stgilt@earthlink.net

Battle of Eutaw Springs (SC)
2023-09-09 08:00 - 15:00
Battle of Eutaw Springs – Details to be announced
A national event in SC. ***Event is normally the first weekend in September but this year will be held on the battle anniversary date.***
This year the Commemoration will be on Friday and Saturday, September 8th and 9th.
A dinner/program at Clark’s Restaurant in Santee, S.C. is planned for Friday night, September 8, 2023
A patriotic service in the Historic Church of the Epiphany in Eutawville will be held on Saturday morning, September 8, 2023, at 10:00.
A wreath laying ceremony at the battle monument site in Eutaw Springs will follow this service.

After lunch an honor guard ceremony will be held at General Francis Marion’s tomb site near Pineville, S.C.

The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals (TN)
2023-09-09 10:00 - 12:30
The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals
A National SAR event in TN
The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals celebrates the 243rd Anniversary of the Overmountain Men mustering for their march across the mountains to meet and defeat the large Tory army led by Maj. Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The celebration takes place at the Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, TN on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10:00 AM.
This is a National SAR Color Guard Event with wreath presentations and musket volleys.

Vigil at George Washington’s Tomb (VA)
2023-09-16 08:30 - 16:30
Vigil at George Washington’s Tomb
A National SAR event in VA
Date appears to be September 16, 2023, at
Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VZ 22121
March to the Tomb is at 8:30 AM with tomb shifts every 15 minutes beginning at 9:00 AM. Closing ceremony and march back to the Mansion begins at 4:00 PM.
Details and electronic signup will be announced at a latter date.

NSSAR Guardsmen, The National Color Guard staff cordially invites you to honor our patriot commander and join us at Mt Vernon for the annual George Washington Tomb Vigil of Saturday September 17th.
There are several hotels close to Mount Vernon
Hampton Inn & Suites – Fort Belvoir Alexandria South
Candlewood Suites – Alexandria – Fort Belvoir, an IHG Hotel
Best Wester Plus – Mount Vernon/Fort Belvoir

We have again been given permission to bring our weapons, under the following stipulations:

Commanders may wear their swords, all blunted edged and only removed from their sheaths when marching the guard.
No other knives will be allowed.
Muskets may be carried by the guard as they march and stand guard at the tomb.
No powder, ball or bayonets are to be brought onto the property.
There will be a safety check preformed in the parking lot before any guardsmen can move any further on the property.
All muskets must always be in the control of guardsmen and all additional national weapons safety rules are to be followed.

Due to the steepness of the hill from the Estate to the tomb please consider your ability to traverse a 800 foot 4 percent grade before signing up.

National SAR Fall Leadership (KY)
2023-09-22 08:00 - 17:00
National SAR Fall Leadership (KY)
Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY
09-22-2023 – Friday – National SAR Committee Meetings, etc.
09-22-2023 – Friday – Evening Banquet – Color Guard presents colors
Go to www.sar.org to register

National SAR Fall Leadership (KY)
2023-09-23 08:00 - 17:00
National SAR Fall Leadership
Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY
09-23-2024 – Saturday – Donors Breakfast, Trustee’s meeting, etc.
09-23-2024 – Saturday – Evening Banquet – Color Guard retires colors
Go to www.sar.org to register

South Atlantic District meeting - 2:00 PM - TIME and LOCATION CHANGE
2023-10-06 10:00 - 21:00
The South Atlantic District meeting is being planned to be held in Gaffney, SC on Friday. October 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM. – 210 W Frederick Street, Gaffney, SC
Friday, October 6th:
10:00 Thicketty Fort visit – A map has been provided; however, anyone wishing to ride in the van, should meet at the Gaffney Visitors Center (210 W. Frederick Street). The van will DEPART at 9:30 a.m.
12:00 Lunch and South Atlantic District National Society SAR – Gaffney Visitors Center, Rev War Exhibition Hall, 210 W. Frederick Street. During lunch, there will be a presentation of Carolina Rising, A Revolutionary Experience, followed by the South Atlantic District SAR meeting. – Box lunch $10.00
2:00 South Atlantic District Meeting – Zoom link.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86301821252?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 863 0182 1252 Passcode: [REDACTED]
4:00 NPS Trail Dedication at Cherokee Ford on the Broad River – A map has been provided; however, anyone wishing to ride in the van, should meet at the Gaffney Visitors Center (210 W. Frederick Street). The van will DEPART at 3:30 p.m.
6:00 Night Before Kings Mountain at Cowpens National Battleground
7:30 Fellowship – Evening with OVTA at Cherokee County History Museum, 301 College Drive, Gaffney, SC. The City of Gaffney will provide pizza for OVTA and SAR members.

Battle of King’s Mountain (SC) - UPDATED INFO
2023-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC, 29702, United States
Battle of King’s Mountain – 243th Anniversary
DATE/TIME: October 07, 2023 / SATURDAY – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Kings Mountain National Battlefield Park, 2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY SAR, THE DANIEL MORGAN CHAPTER, SOUTH CAROLINA SAR, AND THE BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, NORTH CAROLINA SAR INVITES EVERYONE TO ATTEND
SAR, DAR, C.A.R. and other patriotic and lineage societies & chapters are invited to participate in a formal wreath laying ceremony at the United States’ Monument. Participants presenting a wreath must deliver it to the park’s Visitor Center no later than 9:45 am on October 7th for labeling and transportation to the monument. Transportation will be provided for those needing assistance to the monument – Please note that parking is at the Kings Mountain State Park with shuttles transporting to the National Park. You will need to plan PLENTY of time to arrive.
Wreath Registration can be sent to:
Grantham Wood
wm.granthamwood “at” yahoo “dot” com
Please provide: Presenter Name, Title, Organization Represented. No later than Saturday, September 30th for the registration to be included in the Scroll of Honor which will be presented on-screen at the Kings Mountain Visitor’s Center during the day. During the ceremony only one wreath will be brought forward and presented.

The South Atlantic District meeting is being planned to be held in Gaffney, SC on Friday. October 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Gaffney Visitors Center, Rev War Exhibition Hall, 210 W. Frederick Street – PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE AND LOCATION CHANGE.
The Sleep Inn at 834 Windslow Ave, Gaffney, SC 29341 is the official hotel for the Kings Mountain anniversary. Reservations can be made directly by calling the hotel at 864-487-5337. Additional hotels are available in Gaffney, SC, Gastonia, NC or Kings Mountain, NC.
IF NEEDED:
Government Shut-Down/Parks are Closed – with wonderful weather.
Location will be Jolly Park Amphitheater, 102 Railroad Avenue, Gaffney, SC
11:00 Anniversary Program
11:30 Keeping the Story Alive by the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
12:00 Overmountain Men march to Col. James Williams (Brigadier General) Grave (210 N. Limestone Street, Gaffney, SC) for City of Gaffney wreath laying.

Government Shut-Down/Parks are Closed – INCLEMENT weather.
Location will be Gaffney High School Auditorium, 149 Twin Lakes Road, Gaffney, SC
11:00 Anniversary Program
11:30 Keeping the Story Alive by the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
12:30 City of Gaffney wreath laying at Col. James Williams (Brigadier General) Grave (210 N. Limestone Street, Gaffney, SC)

Victory at Yorktown (VA)
2023-10-19 07:00 - 12:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church St, Yorktown, VA, 23690, United States
Victory at Yorktown – A National Society SAR event in VA.
October 19th, 2023, Thursday (9:15 am) – Wreath Laying at the tomb of Thomas Nelson Jr., Yorktown, VA
​Event Level: National
Host/POC: Thomas Nelson Jr Chapter VASSAR / Gary Hodges.
​Location: Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown, VA.
Firing Event: No
National Color Guard Commander: Collins.
State Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Honor Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: on-line registration for this event is now open. https://www.virginiasar.org/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2177442Layout and Color / Honor Guard movements may be reviewed by clicking this link: Thomas Nelson Playbook

October 19th, 2023, Thursday (10:30 am) – Battle of Yorktown Victory Parade, Yorktown, VA
​Event Level: National
Host/POC: Thomas Nelson Jr Chapter VASSAR / Gary Hodges.
Location: Yorktown, VA.
Firing Event: No
National Color Guard Commander: Collins.
State Color Guard Commander: Melhuish.
Honor Guard Commander: Corey.
Details: The Siege of Yorktown, also known as the Battle of Yorktown, the surrender at Yorktown, or the German Battle, ending on October 19, 1781, at Yorktown, Virginia, was a decisive victory by a combined force of the American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington and French Army troops led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British army commanded by British peer and Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis. The culmination of the Yorktown campaign, the siege proved to be the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War in the North American region, as the surrender by Cornwallis, and the capture of both him and his army, prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Parade formation may be viewed here (click on link): Yorktown SAR Formation
Yorktown Day invitation and RSVP form: Click here: Invitation and RSVP
Yorktown Day Celebration
Thursday, October 19, 2023
8:30 a.m. – Commemorative Ceremony at the French Cemetery, Yorktown Battlefield, sponsored by The American Friends of Lafayette and The Friends of Rochambeau.
9:10 a.m. – Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the grave of Governor Thomas Nelson, Jr., at Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown, sponsored by the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
9:10 a.m. – Commemorative Ceremony at the French Memorial honoring
10:30 a.m. – Yorktown Day Parade, Main Street, sponsored by the National Park Service
11:15 a.m. – Patriotic Exercises and Memorial Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Monument to Alliance and Victory, Yorktown.
Additional Activities
Visit the Town of York, the National Park Service Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and Battlefield Tours, the Nelson House, the Custom House, the Watermen’s Museum, the Gallery at York Hall, the York County Historical Museum, and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. On the Battlefield Tour Roads, visit the siege lines, the redoubts, and Surrender Field.
Event sponsored by Colonial National Historical Park and the Yorktown Day Association. the French and American Alliance, sponsored by the French Wars Veterans Association in Washington, DC.

Come at Take It – Fort Morris
2023-11-18 10:00 - 13:00
Come at Take It – Fort Morris
Tentative
Friday, November 17, 2023, at
5:00 PM – Hospitality & Lodging: Details on lodging will be announced later – it is normally the Holiday Inn Express in Richmond Hill, GA.
6:30 PM – Dinner: Love’s Seafood Restaurant, 6817 Chief of Love Rd

Saturday, November 18, 2023, at
10:00 AM – Fort Morris Sunbury Memorial Ceremony.
Fort Morris Historic Site, 2559 Fort Morris Rd, Midway, GA 31320
Exit #76 off I-95
CAR, DAR & SAR Chapter Representatives will receive a “Come and Take It!” Flag Streamer.
12:00 noon – Lunch: Sunbury Crab Co, 541 Brigantine-Dunmore Road

Boston Tea Party - Pre-events
2023-12-15 14:00 - 21:00
Boston Tea Party – Pre-events
Friday Dec 15th

Revolutionary Historic Tavern Tour (Afternoon)
St. John’s Lodge 290th Installation (Public) (TBC – 7:00?)

Wreaths Across America
2023-12-16 08:00 - 17:00
12-16-2023 – Wreaths Across America events
There will be many Wreaths Across America Events on this weekend and at various times. Please try to support any of these events you can attend. Wreaths Across America is considered a National SAR Color guard event.

The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard will be participating at NOON
East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens. Highway 124, 87 Scenic Highway S, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Boston, MA - 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
2023-12-16 08:00 - 21:00
250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party – All subject to change
Saturday Dec 16th

Revolutionary artifacts on display to public @ Grand Lodge (All Day)
Revolutionary Lecture Series @ Grand Lodge (12:00 – 3:00 PM)

o Lodge of Perfection – Treason of the Crown (Scottish Rite)
o Speakers (1 or 2)

Faneuil Hall Historic Program (BTP) (3:00 ish)
Old South Meeting House (Revolutionary Spaces) (6:00 PM)
Patriots & Loyalists in Downtown Crossing (BTP) (6:00 PM)
“Huzzah for Griffins Wharf’s” led by SAR Color Guard (7:30 PM ish)
Events at the Wharf … Deconstruction of the Tea (8:00 PM)

Boston Tea Party - Post events
2023-12-17 10:00 - 12:00
Boston Tea Party – Post events
Sunday Dec 17th

Ecumenical Service at Grand Lodge of MA (10:00 AM)
Revolutionary Brunch at Grand Lodge (11:00 AM)

National (NJ) - Ten Crucial Days - Princeton, NJ
2024-01-07 09:00 - 15:00
January 7, 2024 Hereditary Organization/Military Commemorative Wreath Laying– Princeton &Assunpink Creek. 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
8:00 to 11:00 am“Experience the Battle of Princeton” Reenactment – Princeton Battlefield, 500 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ 08540
11:30 to 12:15 amHereditary Organization/Military Representative Commemorative Wreath Laying
1:00 to 2:00 pmLunch
2:30 to 3:15 pm Hereditary Organization/Military Representative Commemorative Wreath Layingat Assunpink Creek, Mill Hill Park, corner of Front and Broad Streets, Trenton, NJ

National - 243rd Anniversary - Battle of Cowpens - 10:00 AM - revised start time
2024-01-17 10:30 - 12:30 | Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC, 29341, United States
The National Society SAR, The South Carolina Society SAR, and The Daniel Morgan Chapter, South Carolina SAR
Invite you to attend a Celebration of The 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 – 10:00 AM
Wreath Laying Ceremony, US Monument, National Battlefield Visitors Center
Only a single wreath will be presented at the Monument.

Organizations wishing their names recognized as wreath presenters should send the
name of the organization and presenter to jdhoyle@rocketmail.com
These will be compiled into a list which will be published/scrolled on the Cowpens National
Battlefield Social Media accounts on the day of the event.
The deadline for registrations is Monday, January 1, 2024

National (SC) - Battle of Cowan's Ford
2024-01-27 07:30 - 11:00
DATE/TIME:
January 27, 2024 / 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

ORGANIZED BY:Mecklenburg Chapter SAR
LOCATION:

Hopewell Presbyterian Church

10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, United States

243RD COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF COWAN’S FORD
JANUARY 27, 2024
Schedule of Events:

Breakfast: 7:30am
Commemoration: 9:00am
State Board of Managers Meeting: 12:00pm

Kettle Creek events in Downtown Washington, Georgia
2024-02-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Washington Georgia, Washington, GA, United States
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 Flag pole.
9:50 A.M. –12 Noon – Come experience Revolutionary Living History including demonstrations and performers. Located just off the square in Court Street Livery (16 W Court Street, Washington, GA) Look for the SAR Living History building signs. Various groups will have displays including one of colonial toys. Some refreshments will also be available.
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.
11:45 A.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.

National (GA) - Kettle Creek - Wreath Ceremony
2024-02-10 13:30 - 16:30
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Event continues
Kettle Creek Battlefield, 299 War Hill Road, Washington, GA 30673
Wreath registration information should be sent to Ed Rigel by February 2, 2024 at
edrigel “at” gmail “dot” com
SATURDAY Wreath Registration – Please email 1) Organization, 2) name of Presenter, 3) Office or Title of Presenter, 4) email address, and 5) telephone number

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.
In the event of inclement weather this event will be held in the Washington-Wilkes Recreation Department Gym.
