Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Come at Take It – Fort Morris
2023-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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.

National (VA) - Crossing the Dan
2024-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 | The Prizery, 700 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA, 24592, United States
February 17th, 2024, Saturday (10:00-11:00 am) – Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan, South Boston, VA
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Dan River Chapter VASSAR / Gary Hall.
Location: The Prizery, 700 Bruce St., South Boston, VA
Firing Event: Yes (fired by the 7th VA Regt.)
Event Color Guard Commander: TBA.
Details: Following 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. 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. The Crossing of the Dan became a turning point in the American Revolution, precipitating events that led to the British surrender at Yorktown.

Washington Birthday Commemoration - Gainesville, GA - 4:00 PM
2024-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Washington Monument Gainesville, 121 E. E. Butler Parkway, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Commemoration of the 292nd Birthday of President George Washington
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 – 4:00 pm

Washington at Green Streets
Free parking at Peach State Bank
121 E. E. Butler Pkwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
Coord: 34.3004, -83.8257

Wreath Presenters –notify Carter J Wood NLT 20 Feb to be listed.
Email: carterjwood@yahoo.com
Organization
Chapter/Society/Post/Troop/Pack
Name
Email
Phone
Title

This is considered a National Society SAR Color Guard event – one George Washington Birthday Commemoration can be counted each year.

National (NC) - Battle of Moore's Creek
2024-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Moore’s Creek Battlefield, 200 Moore's Creek Dr, Currie, NC, 28435, United States
Annual Celebration of the Battle of Moore’s Creek
DATE/TIME: February 24, 2024 / 10:00 AM – February 25, 2024 4:00 PM
URL: www.facebook.com/moorescreeknps
ORGANIZED BY:North Carolina SAR
LOCATION:
Moore’s Creek Battlefield
200 Moores Creek Dr, Currie, NC 28435, USA
Please join us as we celebrate the Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge, the 1st Patriot victory 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/moorescreeknps. The event is FREE and activities will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 24-25, 2024 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
The combined North Carolina SAR Color Guard and North Carolina DAR, C.A.R., and SR chapters will commence a memorial walk on Saturday, February 24 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, C.A.R., SR, and Society of Cincinnati will present wreaths for their respective chapters.
RSVP to get your wreath properly recognized in the program. Deadline 29 Jan 24
Suggested accommodations in Wilmington
Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station
124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403-1861 +1 855-605-0317
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington – University Center
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403-1621 +1 877-859-5095
Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington
5126 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405-3445 +1 800-337-0070

National (TN) - Andrew Jackson's Hermitage - 250th Plaque Presentation - Noon Central Time
2024-03-03 13:00 - 14:00
Join President General John L. Dodd and the NSSAR National Color Guard for the SAR/250th Plaque Presentation in memory and honor of President Andrew Jackson
Rev War Scout, Courier, and Prisoner of War
12:00 (Central time) Sunday 3 March 2024

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076

Directions:
From Louisville take I-65 South towards Nashville then take Tennessee 45 East and look for the signs.
The Hermitage is just 20 minutes from downtown Nashville and 5 miles from both the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center and Nashville International Airport.
From I-40 East, take exit 221A and follow Old Hickory Boulevard north until you see the entrance sign for The Hermitage on the right.
From I-40 west, take exit 221 and follow Old Hickory Boulevard north until you see the entrance sign for The Hermitage on the right.
Please note that Rachel’s Lane is not accessible from Lebanon Pike.

Local Dining: The Hermitage Steak House, McNamara’s Irish Pub, Homegrown Tap Room & Kitchen
Local Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport, 1111 Airport Center Dr., Nashville, TN 37214 – (615) 883-1366 – $110
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mt Juliet-Nashville, 565 S. Mt. Juliet Rd. Mount Juliet, TN 37122 – (615) 553-5200 – $96
Courtyard By Marriott Nashville/Mt Juliet, 1980 Providence Pkwy, Mt Juliet, TN 37122 – (615) 432-4070 – $98

National (NC) - Battle of Guilford Courthouse - 10:00 AM
2024-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Guilford Courthouse, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC, 27410, United States
2024 BATTLE OF GUILFORD COURTHOUSE COMMEMORATION

BATTLE OF GUILFORD COURTHOUSE

DATE/TIME: March 15, 2024 / 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ORGANIZED BY: Nathanael Greene Chapter North Carolina SAR
LOCATION: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC, United States

Please click on the link below to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o5aqBYNMCjiornB9OFLu7PwcMHe1kG693QIA6RgMhW8/viewform?edit_requested=true

National (FL) - Last Naval Battle
2024-03-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Center, 400 south Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
Last Naval Battle
BREVARD COUNTY’S SONS, DAUGHTERS AND CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION INVITE YOUR GROUP TO MARCH WITH US AT OUR ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE LAST NAVAL BATTLE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION THAT WAS FOUGHT OFF THE COAST OF CAPE CANAVERAL
TIME: March 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the
LOCATION: Veteran’s Memorial Center, 400 South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island
Event will be held inside if it rains
We once again expect a Color Guard of 200+ marchers along a very short parade route – ALL Color Guard units will receive a FREE 18″ LAST NAVAL BATTLE FLAG STREAMER. There will a “Wreath laying Ceremony” for any group that wishes to honor our American Heroes. Water and chairs will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Speeches will be kept short!
Reservations for Color Guard/group participation and Wreath presentations must be received by February 18, 2024. Parade position is based on completion and receipt of this form.
Reservation for Color Guard unit or group marching in the procession:
Group/Unit name:, Contact Name:, Phone Number:, E-mail:
Number in group attending: ____ How does the group want to be announced?
Wreath presentation:
If you will be laying a wreath to honor our AMERICAN HEROES, please list your Group/Individual name presenting the wreath______________________________________________________
Please send your completed form to: emailbrevardsar@yahoo.com
or mail to: Brevard SAR, 3040 Refuge Ct, Melbourne FL, 32940

National (FL) - Battle of Thomas Creek
2024-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Seaton Creek Historic Preserve, 2145 Gold Star Family Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32218, United States
The Florida and Georgia Societies Sons of the American Revolution, the City of Jacksonville, and the National Park Service:
Commemorates the 247th Anniversary of the 17 May 1777 American Revolutionary War Battle of Thomas Creek a SAR National Color Guard Event
TIME: 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 23, 2024
LOCATION: Exit 366, off I-95 to W. Pecan Park Rd. or off US#1 to Lannie Rd. to 2145 Arnold Rd/Gold Star Family Parkway, to Seaton Creek Historic Preservation Park
The Florida Society SAR commemorates the 247th anniversary for 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.). 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 meeting Friday evening at 5:30PM on March 22th 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 South Atlantic District, Vice President General from SC, James Wyrosdick, bringing greetings from the NSSAR. We are also honored to have our FLSSAR President Steve Fields bringing greeting and Florida DAR Vice Regent Kim Zeman will be bringing greeting from State Regent Cindy Addison from our Florida Daughters .
To assure your organization’s recognition and to receive a flag streamer, please complete the following by February 15, 2024 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#__________________________AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLE OF THOMAS CREEK (Southernmost Battle) May 17, 1777
In May of 1777, 400 soldiers from the Continental Army and 165 members of the Georgia militia organized in Sunbury, Georgia, just north of the Florida border for an expedition into British East Florida in retaliation for raids by British Loyalists. Traveling by water, the Continentals encountered British troops at Amelia Island, which delayed their rendezvous with the Georgia militia who traveled by land. On May 17, a small force of 109 Georgia militia men was ambushed by a mixed force of British Army, Loyalist militia, and Native Americans near the mouth of Thomas Creek in Northeast Florida. Lieutenant Colonel John Baker of the Georgia forces and 41 of the Georgia militia men survived the battle. The encounter was the first major engagement and the second of three failed attempts by American forces to invade British East Florida. It is considered the southernmost battle of the American Revolutionary War.
A FLORIDA HERITAGE SITE SPONSORED BY THE FLORIDA SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

National (MA) - Patriots Day
2024-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Patriots Day 2024
Monday – April 15th
Concord Patriots Day Parade and Luncheon
Large parade and State Luncheon (no firing)
Would require arrival on Sunday (4/14)

National (GA) - Frederica Naval Action
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | St Simons Island Casino, 550 Beachview Drive, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
CELEBRATE THE FREDERICA NAVAL ACTION
April 19, 1775 was a significant date in the founding of our Nation – the “shot heard around the world” at Lexington and Concord, and the capture of British Vessels on the Frederica River at Saint Simon’s Island in 1778.
TIME: Saturday, April 20, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – Memorial Ceremony
LOCATION : 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
TIME: 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.
Wreath Registration : (NOTE: Wreaths MUST be in place NLT 9:45am, after that time no addition wreath will be accepted)
Name of Wreath Presenter:, Organization: SAR DAR CAR (Please circle) other:, Chapter/Society:, Position:, Presenter’s e-mail address:, City of Residence (for Program)
Please send the registration form in by April 14th , 2024 to:
J. Steven Hinson, Marshes of Glynn Chapter – 912-258-2033
Email: stevenhinson61@gmail.com of Snail mail registration to: J. Steven Hinson, 128 Deerfield Dr, Brunswick, Ga 31525

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Best Western Plus, St. Simons Island, 301 Main Street – 912-638-7805
 Group Name: Sons of the American Revolution
 Price: $153.00 per night, 2 double beds for 1-2 adults, All Facing the courtyard.
o note: for additional adults (over 18) there will be a $5:00 charge per adult
 Confirm your reservations No Later Than 01 April 2024
Other Options: (no contract with the below lodging)
The HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS is under renovation,
HAMPTON INN SSI – 2204 Demere Rd, SSI 31522 – 912-634-2204
SAINT SIMONS INN By the Lighthouse (No Trailer Parking) – 609 Beachview Dr. SSI 31522 – 912-638-1101
OCEAN INN and SUITES (No Trailer Parking) – 599 Beachview Dr, SSI 31522 – 912-634-2122

SPONSORS
Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
Marshes of Glynn Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
Fort Frederica Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Brunswick Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
“A Nationally Recognized Sons of the American Revolution Event”

National (FL) - Battle of Pensacola Commemoration and Galvez Day Celebration - Date and ANOTHER Time CHANGE
2024-05-10 08:00 - 16:30
In 2024, the Battle of Pensacola Commemoration and Galvez Day Celebration will take place on FRIDAY, May 10th in downtown Pensacola.
While planning has just gotten underway for next year’s event, the tentative schedule of events is:
 08:00 Central- Color Guard Muster at Fort George – 501 N Palafox Street
 09:00 Central – Color Guard Parade of Colors from Fort George to the Galvez Monument
 09:00 – 10:30 Central- Galvez Day Ceremony
 3:00 Central – SAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Minuteman Monument in Veteran’s Memorial Park on Bayfront Parkway in Pensacola
(Note that all times are in the Central Time Zone.)

The registration form for both the Color Guard and the Wreath Laying ceremony can be found on the Pensacola chapters website at www.pensacolasar.org.
Once on the website, select the “Events and Programs” dropdown menu, and click on “Battle of Pensacola Commemoration.” The form is a .pdf form that you can fill out on your computer and then email the completed form to: battle@pensacolasar.org.
Questions regarding registration or the event itself can also be directed to battle@pensacolasar.org or to Pensacola SAR, c/o Chris Washler, 3400 Connell Drive, Pensacola, FL, 32503.
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, Wreath laying Ceremony

The Pensacola Chapter of the Florida Society has joined with the Pensacola Heritage Foundation to commemorate the Battle of Pensacola and honor General Galvez’s significant contribution to the cause of American Independence.
Each year, on the date of the British surrender, the Pensacola Heritage Foundation holds a Galvez Day ceremony and the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard opens the ceremony with a Parade of Colors that begins at Fort George, and proceeds down Palafox Street to the nearly 20 foot high monument to General Galvez that stands at the corner of Palafox and Wright Streets. The SAR is also honored to provide a musket salute to close out the ceremony.
The Battle of Pensacola Commemoration is one of three National Color Guard events that take place in the state of Florida.

National (SC) - Buford's Massacre Commemoration - 10:30
2024-05-25 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 244th Commemoration of
Buford’s Massacre – also known as Battle of the Waxhaws
Saturday, May 25, 2024 – 10:30 AM
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 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 25th, to label and arrange them.
All compatriots are encouraged to wear period dress (Continental or Militia). Wreaths may be dedicated to the slain at the site, 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 17 the to:
Greg Ohanesian, Past President, S.C.S.S.A.R., Post Office Box 1373, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512
(843) 479-7193
Fax: (843) 479-7195
E-mail: ohanesianfirm@cs.com

Please fill out information below and return
Name of Society/Chapter/Individual:
First Middle Last
Lay wreath at the Monument? NO YES Presenter:
Wreath dedicated to:
Bringing unit/chapter flag? Yes No Color Guard? Yes No
Number of members expected to attend In Uniform or Colonial Dress
Address for Buford Battleground: 262 Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
GPS Coordinates: 34.741949,-80.626124

National (IN) - George Rogers Clark Commemoration
2024-05-25 11:00 - 12:00
George Rogers Clark Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony Celebrating the 245th Anniversary of the Capture of Fort Sackville and Patriot Grave Marking Louis Godere, Pierre Godere, Joseph Dubois, Andre Languedoc, and Francois Pelletier
May 25, 2024 @ 11:00 – 11:45 am EDT George Rogers Clark Memorial 401 S 2nd St
Free admission and open to the public. Vincennes, IN 47591
For questions contact Robert Cunningham.
812-327-5114, Email: rpcunnin@indiana.edu
Event website: https://www.spiritofvincennes.org/
National, District, State, Chapter, Color Guard
The George Rogers Clark Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony, a National Sons of the American Revolution event, will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 11:00 am EDT outside the Clark Memorial at the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes, IN. Ribbons will be awarded to SAR, DAR, and CAR chapters; states; districts and national officers presenting a wreath; and lineage societies (one ribbon per wreath).
WREATH PRESENTERS: If you would like to present a wreath at this ceremony, please send Robert Cunningham the name of the wreath presenter, the title (office) of the wreath presenter if applicable, chapter, organization, email address and phone. To be listed in the program, please send the information requested above by May 17 by filling out the attached registration form. Wreath presenters are not required to wear colonial attire. Wreath presenters supply their own wreath and stand. All chapter Compatriots, their families and guests are invited and encouraged to attend this ceremony. Feel free to bring lawn chairs as this ceremony will be outdoors; we will move indoors if it rains.
COLOR GUARD: The George Rogers Clark Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony is a National Color Guard event. All participating Color Guard will muster at 10:00 am EDT outside of the Clark Memorial. To be listed in the program, please send Robert Cunningham the names, organization, and state of those who will participate in the Color Guard by filling out the attached registration form and Color Guard Waiver by May 17. Color Guard participants are welcome to bring state or chapter flags and flag stands for outdoors (and indoors if it rains).
FRIDAY EVENING DINNER: SAR Compatriots, wives, family, and guests are cordially invited to Procopio’s Pizza and Pasta restaurant on Friday evening May 24 at 6:00 pm EDT for dinner. If you plan to attend, please send Robert Cunningham your name and guest(s) names and a check for your dinner/s by filling out the attached registration form by May 17. We will have a private dining room with seating beginning at 6:00 pm EDT. Procopio’s address is 127 N 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591, phone 812-882-0914. The dinner will be an Italian buffet with a cost of $20 per person excluding alcohol.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved for Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 under Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) at the Towneplace Suites Vincennes Marriott, 1320 Willow St, Vincennes, IN 47591, phone 812-255-1500. The rate is $107/night plus tax for a king or two queen beds. Mention SAR when making your reservation which must be made by May 8. This hotel is close to the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. Make your reservations as early as possible. Hotels in Vincennes fill up quickly. Our ceremony is held during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous which hundreds of people attend.
PARKING: Parking for the Wreath Laying Ceremony and the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous is available down the road from the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center at 401 S. 2nd St. There are a limited number of parking spaces in front of the visitor center. Parking is also available on the neighborhood streets but is not permitted along yellow curbs. The earlier you arrive, the closer to the memorial your parking space will be.

National (MO) - Battle of Fort San Carlos Festival and Grave Marking - Central Time Zone
2024-05-26 11:30 - 16:00
National (MO) – Battle of Fort San Carlos Festival and Grave Marking
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024 STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
11:30 a.m. Registration at Guibord-Valle House – Commemorative challenge coins and medals available for purchase
1 p.m. Memorial Cemetery Ceremony with Wayside Marker Unveiling
Militia and Color Guard muster at 12:30 p.m. at Guibord-Valle House2 p.m.
Battle of Fort San Carlos Memorial Celebration at Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church3 p.m.
Ste. Genevieve and Ste. Genevieve Milice History at The Orris
National Color Guard Event – Sons of the American Revolution

Oconee County Veterans Memorial
2024-05-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Oconee County Veterans Memorial, 3500 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
Event at Oconee Veterans Memorial at 11:00 AM
Will need color guard and militia.
Commander Bill Palmer will be in command.
As in past years – Barbeque will once again be provided by Compatriot Jay Guest.
Oconee County Veterans Park, Watkinsville, GA

National (DC) - Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC - 2:00 PM
2024-05-27 14:00 - 15:30
As we have discussed in passing, I would very much like to get a good showing from the national color guard at this year’s National Memorial Day Parade. PG Dodd and the incoming C.A.R. national president are both scheduled to attend.

As there are some misconceptions about the parade unit, I wanted to state clearly that the unit is the NSSAR unit — not VASSAR or GW Chapter. I have facilitated the NSSAR unit through the GW Chapter for many years, but it has always been intended to be a national society effort. NSSAR has always provided the certificate of insurance for the group. Although this is not an easy one because of its location on the National Mall, there are very few parade opportunities we have with as much public exposure and media amplification.

The parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024. I am working on an earlier event that would help make this a two-fer for any color guardsmen who make the trip. Additionally, the GW Chapter awards a chapter-level medal to participants in the parade unit.

All of that is a long way of respectfully requesting that you put this on the color guard calendar. Perhaps you might also consider letting me make a pitch for participation at your meeting during Spring Leadership.

National (NJ) - Battle of Monmouth Commemoration
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 20 NJ-33 Business, Manalapan Township, NJ, 07726, United States
Wreath Laying for the Battle of Monmouth and General Friedrich von Steuben, Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan Township, NJ
This is a National SAR Color Guard Event sponsored by the Monmouth Chapter. SAR Color Guard members from multiple states can be expected. The wreath laying coincides with a weekend-long encampment by reenactors who in years past have staged several reenactments of the battle, fought on June 28, 1778. The NJSSAR Color Guard honor both the battle and General Von Steuben, the Drillmaster of Valley Forge, without whose disciplined instruction the Continental Army might have fared poorly indeed. Von Steuben’s efforts at Valley Forge are said to have first shown results on a major scale here. (Note: A Battle of Monmouth Flag Streamer is available for participating chapters.) For event details contact: Jake Rue.

Arrive by 11 a.m. to prepare for the ceremony at noon. Color Guard will present a wreath at the Von Steuben memorial. Speakers TBD.
Monmouth Chapter members should arrive by 10 a.m. to help set up and man an SAR Recruiting table next to the Visitor’s Center. It will start at 10:30 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. You are invited to participate with them.

Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 20 NJ-33 Business, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

National (NC) - Battle of Ramsour's Mill
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Ramsour’s Mill, 3010 Jeb Seagle Dr, Lincolnton, NC, 28092, United States
The 244th Commemoration of the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill
CATAWBA VALLEY CHAPTER, SAR AND JACOB FORNEY CHAPTER, DAR WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 244TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF RAMSOUR’S MILL TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST THROUGH JUNE 23RD IN LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA.
STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS!
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT BEN SETSER at lennon_0102@yahoo.com

Independence Day
2024-07-04 08:00 - 17:00
Various Independence Day events

Musket Salute at Atlanta Braves Game - 5:00 Report time
2024-07-04 16:30 - 20:30 | Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave, SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
Musket Salute at Atlanta Braves Game
Report time is 5:00 PM
Game time is 7:20 PM –
Must use SignUpGenius to register and participate
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CAAA92DABFD0-49969107-braves#/
Each participant MUST register SEPARATELY.
Please email liability forms to the color guard commander.

National Society SAR 134th Congress - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
2024-07-10 08:00 - 2024-07-16 17:00
Details are found at www.sar.org under the Events Tab
134th Annual Congress – 2024
