Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

(VA) - Fairfax Resolves - 11:00 AM
2024-07-18 08:00 - 2024-07-20 17:00 (America/New_York) | Market Street, Old Town Alexandria, 300 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 20170, United States
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
This is a Nationally recognized event.
Three day event to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Fairfax Resolves. Additional information to be posted.

National (KY) - Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Service
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
The Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution invites you to attend the Memorial Service for the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks
TIME: Saturday, 17 August, 2024 @ 10 a.m. EDT
LOCATION: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, KY
(Color Guard muster at 9:00 a.m.)
Contact Scott Giltner – stgilt@earthlink.net to register.
This event normally has a five patriot grave marking ceremony included in it.
Join us in this National Color Guard event by presenting a wreath, carrying your state flag or participating in the flintlock gun salute.

National (SC) - Eutaw Springs Commemoration
2024-08-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Church of the Epiphany, 101 Porcher Avenue, Eutawville, SC, 29048, United States
243rd Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Eutaw Springs on Friday and Saturday, August 30th and 31st, 2024
Saturday, August 31, 2024
10:00 AM – Patriotic Program, Historic Church of the Epiphany, Eutawville, SC – 101 Porcher Avenue, Eutawville, SC – Speaker – Rick Wise, Interim Director, Suth Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust
11:15 AM – Wreath laying Ceremony, Battle Monument Park, Eutaw Springs, SC
12:15 PM – Lunch, Sweatman’s BBQ, Eutawville, SC
2:15 PM – Honor Wreath ceremony, General Francis Marion’s Tomb, Pineville, SC
Washington Light Infantry SC Battleground Preservation Trust Cannon Team at Battle Monument Park
Questions contact Douglas Doster at:
dosterdouglas “at” gmail “dot’ com
803-456-5015

Wreath Registration due to Doug Doster by August 25 to receive a ribbon:
Organization/ Chapter and State, Name and Title of Presenter)s), Contact Information – Phone and email.

National (DE) - Battle of Cooch's Bridge Commemoration
2024-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
DESSAR State Meeting – “The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge” Annual Ceremony
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Where: Pencader Heritage Museum, 2029 Sunset Lake Rd., Newark, DE 19702. The battlefield is a flat, grassy site adjacent to the museum on Rt. 72, just south of Old Baltimore Pike. Parking on gravel.
Description: On September 3, 1777, at Cooch’s Bridge, the first battle of the Philadelphia Campaign — the only battle fought on Delaware soil during the Revolutionary War — took place. At least two-dozen Continental soldiers were killed. They are believed to be buried in forgotten, unmarked graves somewhere on the battlefield.
The National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) at their Fall 2023 Trustees Meeting designated the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge a National Historic Site.
This ceremony will include histories, dedications, color guards from multiple SAR state societies, period musket firing, plus exhibits from DESSAR and DSSDAR with light refreshments. Please join us in honoring these fallen soldiers. Period costumes are welcome.
Times: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.: Ceremony. Museum open throughout.
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.: Lunch offsite at Jessop’s Tavern for DESSAR members and guests.

Lunch: Jessop’s Tavern, 114 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720 – a 20-minute drive from the ceremony.

Cost / Cutoff: This ceremony, museum admission, and parking are all free. Participants for lunch will order and pay separately from the tavern’s menu. Please complete and return the RSVP form below to hobokenpete@gmail.com. Reservations must be received by Saturday, September 1, 2024.
RSVP Form

Your name:
Your email address: Your phone:
Number of guests:
Name(s) of guests:

Questions: Peter Kenneth Moller, DESSAR Director-at-Large, hobokenpete@gmail.com.
Participating Organizations:

Pencader Heritage Area Association; Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site; Delaware Division of Historic and Cultural Affairs; NSSAR; Delaware Society, Sons of the American Revolution (DESSAR); Delaware State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DSSDAR); 1st Delaware Regiment; W3R (Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Assoc.)

National (VA) - Battle of the Capes - 11:00 AM
2024-09-07 11:00 - 14:00 | NC
September 7th, 2024, Saturday (11:00 am) – Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes, Virginia Beach, VA Event Level: National
Host/POC: Norfolk Chapter VASSAR / John Hall.
Location: Vice Admiral Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse Statue, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Battle of the Chesapeake, also known as the Battle of the Virginia Capes or simply the Battle of the Capes, was a crucial naval battle in the American Revolutionary War that took place near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on September 5, 1781. The combatants were a British fleet led by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Graves and a French fleet led by Rear Admiral Francois Joseph Paul, the Comte de Grasse. The battle strategically prevented the Royal Navy from reinforcing or evacuating the besieged forces of Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. The French achieved control of the sea lanes against the British and provided the Franco-American army with siege artillery and French reinforcements. These proved decisive in the Siege of Yorktown, effectively securing independence for the Thirteen Colonies. (Note: this event was approved to become a National Level Event by NSSAR leadership on March 3rd, 2024.) Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees: Dunaway, Lynch, Melhuish, Osborn, Thompson.
French Navy Color Guard Attendee: TBA.

National (VA) - Washington Tomb Vigil -
2024-09-14 07:30 - 17:00 | NC
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 on
Saturday, 14 September 2024.
As in the past several years the signup sheet is being handled online. Please use the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CAAA92DABFD0-50246546-mount
We have again been given permission to bring our weapons, under the following stipulations:
1) National Society SAR Commanders may wear their swords, all blunted edged and only removed from their sheaths when marching the guard.
2) No other knives will be allowed.
3) Muskets may be carried by the guard as they march and stand guard at the tomb.
4) No powder, ball or bayonets are to be brought onto the property.
5) There will be a safety check performed in the parking lot before any guardsmen can move any further on the property.
6) All muskets must always be in the control of guardsmen and all additional national weapons safety rules are to be followed.
More information is in the Related Links section on the SignUp Genius link above.

National (TN) - The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
The 244th Anniversary of The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals

The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals 2024 event details are out!
This year’s event will take place at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee. This event is a National Color Guard event.
David Carr is managing wreath registration. If you plan to present a wreath at The Gathering, please email David with the details or any questions.
Guest Speaker
Michael Hardy, who is a North Carolina author and historian, as well as a member of the Wautauga Chapter, TNSSAR, will be speaking at The Gathering. Mr. Hardy has written more than two dozen history books, including A History Lover’s Guide to North Carolina and Lee’s Body Guards. Learn more about Mr. Hardy at his website: https://www.michaelchardy.com/bio.
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​Hotel Information
​The official hotel for the 2024 Gathering is:
Holiday Inn Express
2 Orr Court (just off I-26, Exit 17)
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 328-0500
To book rooms, call the hotel at their direct number above or click the Book Now button.
​Reservations must be made by August 31.

POSTPONED - National (KY) - Compatriot Grave Marking and two Patriot Grave markings
2024-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lexington Cemetery, 833 W Main Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
POSTPONED

Compatriot Major General Joseph Cabell Breckinridge, Sr (President General 1900-1901) and
Patriots John Breckinridge (P-120374) and Lettice/Letitia Preston Breckinridge (P-347997)
Lexington Cemetery, 833 W Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Muster 9:00 AM – Service 10:00 AM
President General Addington will be present so this will be considered a National Society SAR event.

CANCELLED - National (NC/SC) - Battle of Kings Mountain
2024-10-07 11:00 - 13:00 | NC
CANCELLED

Battle of King’s Mountain

October 7, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Battle of King’s Mountain – 244th Anniversary
DATE/TIME: October 07, 2024 / MONDAY – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Kings Mountain National Battlefield Park, 2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC
COLOR GUARD ASSEMBLE AT THE MONUMENT BY 10:00 AM

Keynote Speaker: Randall Jones, Historian and Author
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.
Hosted by the Mecklenburg Chapter of the North Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution.
WREATH REGRISTRATION: Please send wreath registration information to:
yankeedoodlesteve@gmail.com
You name will be placed on a PowerPoint that will be viewable at the Visitor’s Center. Wreaths will be positioned at the monument but only a select few will be presented during the rendering honors portion of the program.
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The South Atlantic District meeting will be held in Gaffney, SC at 2:00 PM. Please see next event on this calendar.

National (WV) - 250th Commemoration of the Battle of Point Pleasant
2024-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, 1 Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV, 25550, United States
A memorial service for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024. For those of you who have been there before, this is a change from the usual practice of having the memorial on Sunday so that it will occur on the actual date of the battle. The service will be held at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, Pt. Pleasant, WV. Further detail will be provided as they become available.
Respectfully,
John Turley
VPG Central District 2022-2023
President WVSSAR 2020-2022

National (NJ) - Battle of Chestnut Neck Memorial Service
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
Battle of Chestnut Neck Memorial Service

Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Chestnut Neck Battle Monument717 Old New York RoadPort Republic, NJ, 08241United States (map)

Commemoration and memorial service for the 1778 Battle of Chestnut Neck. For more information about the battle, click here. This annual National SAR Color Guard event is hosted by the Somers Chapter.
Following the 10am service, we will move to Port Republic grave marking ceremony in Port Republic which is about 5 minutes away.

1130am for the Micajah Smith grave marking (Patriot Ancestor of South Jersey Chapter member Kenneth McGill.)

Port Republic City Hall will be open for light refreshments following the ceremony.

Attending: Serfass, McGill, Williams, Magnum

National (PA) - First Continental Congress SAR National 250th Event
2024-10-12 10:00 - 20:00 | NC
The SAR National 250th Commemoration of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia, PA, hosted by the Pennsylvania SAR and the Philadelphia Continental Chapter on Saturday, 12 October 2024
10am Harriton House Tour, Charles Thomson Home – 500 Harriton Road, Bryn Mawr, PA
1-2pm Charles Thomson Grave Marking – Secretary of the Continental Congress – Laurel Hill East Cemetery, Philadelphia
4-5pm Carpenters’ Hall, 250th Ceremony – 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
5-6pm Carpenters’ Hall Private Tour
6-8pm SAR Dinner, Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen – 126 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
Hosted by the Pennsylvania SAR and the Philadelphia Continental Chapter
Event Registration: You may register for the 250th events at the following link: https://forms.gle/5Het77H2u7okx4ys7 The registration deadline is September 30th.
The first event will take place at 1:00 pm at Laurel Hill East Cemetery in Philadelphia, where we will conduct a Patriot grave marking for Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress.
The SAR 250th Commemoration of the First Continental Congress will take place at 4:00 pm at Carpenters’ Hall, the location where the First Continental Congress met from September 5 to October 26, 1774, and the Continental Association was adopted October 20th
The 250th Commemoration will be followed by a private SAR tour of Carpenters’ Hall from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The day will conclude with an SAR Dinner at Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen beginning at 6:00 pm.
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Hotel: The hotel room block rate is $229 per night from Oct 11-13 (Friday and Saturday night). Reservations must be made no later than Friday, September 13, at 5pm. The hotel reservation link is located at Sons of American Revolution

National (VA) - Wreath Laying at the tomb of Thomas Nelson, Jr - Yorktown, VA
2024-10-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church St, Yorktown, VA, 23690, United States
October 19th, 2024, Saturday (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
Details: Muster no later than 8:15 due to complex lay-out. Event Playbook link here: Thomas Nelson Playbook

National (NJ) - Battle of Red Bank
2024-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | NC
Battle of Red Bank Commemoration

Sunday, October 20, 2024
10:00 AM 11:00 AM

111 West Military Drive, National Park, NJ, 08063United States (map)

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Join in the commemoration of the 1777 assault on Fort Mercer of the grounds surrounding the original fort in Red Bank Battle Field Park, National Park, NJ. The anniversary of this important Philadelphia Campaign attack should be an especially interesting and action-filled event. At this event, guests can tour the Whitall House. Constructed in 1748 for James and Ann Whitall, this house was designed in the Georgian style and became the centerpiece of their 400-acre plantation on the banks of the Delaware River. During the American Revolution, the house was adjacent to Fort Mercer, the site of a colonists’ victory over the Hessians. Following the battle, the house was used as a hospital. Acquired by the county in 1904, the house and grounds are interpreted as Red Bank Battlefield Park and are open to the public on a daily basis for recreation.
Click here for more information about the Battle of Red Bank and the Whitall House.
NATIONAL COLOR GUARD EVENT:
The Memorial service for the 14 Continental Soldiers killed as a result of the Battle of Red bank will start at 1 PM and include the following highlights:

Special Memorial Service for the 14 Rhode Island soldiers for the 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Regiment. We hope to include a representative from the 1st or 2nd RI Regiment and the Hessian Unit.
Jen Janofsky, Curator/Director of Red Bank Battlefield, is scheduled to speak
Honored during the ceremony will be recognition of the Hessian Soldiers who gave their lives that day. A speaker will overview the recent archaeological dig at the North end of the park, unveiling bone fragments from over 17 Hessians. Specific identification of the fragments is still being conducted. This is the largest find of Hessian soldier remains from the Revolutionary War.
Legacy Marker/Heritage Flag Ceremony is planned to be conducted after the Memorial Service
Contact: Tim Ogline, SJCSAR President, Larry Nelson, SJCSAR Secretary
Color Guard: F&D? Arrive 1215. Events starts 1-1:15, Legacy follows; Reenactment 2:15
Attending: Ogline, Nelson, McGill, Williams, Serfass, Davis,

Source: https://friendsofredbank.weebly.com/18th-century-field-day.html

Veteran Day Events
2024-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Various Veteran Day events

Oconee County Veterans Day Event - 11:00
2024-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Oconee County Veterans Memorial, 3500 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
Due to weather concerns the ceremony will be inside in the Recreational Building (Gymnasium) located inside Oconee Veterans Park and not at the Memorial which is just inside the gates. After entering the gates just continue straight.
The address for the Oconee Veterans Park is 3500 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Ceremony starts at 11:00 AM
A musket volley is planned as well as the presentation and retirement of colors.
Compatriot Jay Guest is planning on hosting his annual Barbeque for the color guard and veterans – please plan to attend.

National (GA) - Siege of Fort Morris - Come & Take It - 10:00
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Morris Historic Site State Park, 2559 fort Morris Road, Midway, GA, 31320, United States
246th Anniversary of the “Come and Take” – Siege of Fort Morris
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
10:00 am
Fort Morris Historic Site – 2559 Fort Morris Road – Midway, GA 31320
State Park Admission Fee per person is required.
The fee for participating Color Guard compatriots will be taken care of for their service in the color guard – guest and other visitors will need to pay.

Wreath Registration
Name of Wreath Presenter:
Organization: SAR, DAR, CAR (Please circle) other:
Chapter/Society:
Position:
Presenter’s e-mail address:
Color Guard: Musket:
Loves Seafood # Sunbury Crab Co# (Limited Seating)
Please send the registration form in by November 18th, 2024 to: Steven Hinson, Marshes of Glynn Chapter – Email: stevenhinson61@gmail.com – 912-258-2033
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Holiday Inn Express, Richmond Hill (Newly Renovated) – 4601 US Highway 17 – Richmond Hill, GA 31324

GROUP NAME: Sons of the American Revolution
GROUP CODE: IUD
DATES: November 23-24, 2024
RATE: $139 plus taxes per night (Nov 1 cutoff for the booked rate)
CALL IN RESERVATIONS: 912-756-6668 – Reference the above information
You can make your reservations online through the following Link

https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=SAVRH&checkInDate=22&checkInMonthYear=102024&checkOutDate=24&checkOutMonthYear=102024&_PMID=99801505&GPC=IUD&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
Once reservations are made you will have up to 24 hours prior to arrival to cancel the reservation. If you cancel less than 1 day prior to arrival, you will be charged a 1-night cancellation fee. When making a reservation a valid credit card must be provided. Guests will be required to provide a credit card upon check In at the Hotel.
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Friday Evening Hospitality will be from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm om the lobby Area in the Holiday Inn Express. A time to meet and greet.
Friday Evening Dinner Gathering: 7:00pm (DUTCH)
Loves Seafood Restaurant – 6817 Chief of Love Rd – Savannah, GA 31419 – (912) 925-3616
Saturday Lunch Will be at NOON (DUTCH)
Sunbury Crab Company – 541 Brigantine-Dunmore Road – Sunbury, Georgia – (912)-884-8640
If Waze etc. can’t find that address the use 539 Brigantine-Dunmore Rd, then continue straight.

National (VA) - Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Great Bridge Battlefield Museum, 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA, 23320, United States
December 7th, 2024, Saturday (11:00 am) – Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA
Event Level: National
Co-Hosts/POCs: Great Bridge Chapter VASSAR / Don Fergusson; VADAR Great Bridge Chapter /
Location: 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA.
Firing Event: Yes
Event Color Guard Commander: TBA.
Details: TBA. Click here for the Playbook: Great Bridge Playbook

Ten Crucial Days Commemorative Wreath Laying
2024-12-08 10:45 - 11:30 | NC
Ten Crucial Days Commemorative Wreath Laying

10:30 AM 2:00 PM
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10:45 to 11:30 Hereditary Organization Commemorative Wreath Laying at Washington Crossing

11:30 to 2:30 “First Crossing” Reenactment Washington Crossing Historic Park

Wreaths Across America - Lawrenceville - 11:00 AM
2024-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | NC
Philadelphia Winn Chapter NSDAR is sponsoring Wreaths Across America Ceremonies at
East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens – 87 Scenic Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA
11:00 AM

Wreaths Across America - Lawrenceville - 2:00 PM
2024-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | NC
Philadelphia Winn Chapter NSDAR is sponsoring Wreaths Across America Ceremonies at
Gwinnett Memorial Park – 925 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA
2:00 PM

National (NJ) - Reenactments of the Battles of Trenton and Assunpink Creek - Not SAR event
2024-12-28 09:00 - 14:30 | NC
Ten Crucial Days Commemorative Wreath Laying

Sunday, December 8, 2024
1:30 PM 2:30 PM

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9:00 to 10:00 Hereditary Organization/Military Representative Commemorative Wreath Laying at Trenton Battle Monument
11:30 to 1:30 “First Crossing” Reenactment Washington Crossing Historic Park
01:30 2:15 Hereditary Organization/Military Representative Commemorative Wreath Laying at Washington Crossing Historic Park Wreath Laying

7 Dec., 2024 – Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Tour
8 Dec., 2024 – “First Crossing” and “Washington’s Landing” Reenactments with Wreath Commemoration at the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Washington Crossing Parks
27 Dec., 2024 – Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Tour
28 Dec., 2024 – Commemoration of the Battles of Trenton and Assumpink Creek with Wreath Ceremonies.
4 Jan., 2025 – Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Tour
18 Jan., 2025 – Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Tour

The Ten Crucial Days starting with Trenton and ending with Princeton only counts as ONE National Society SAR Event.

National (NJ) - Ten Crucial Days - Princeton, NJ
2025-01-05 08:00 - 15:30 | NC
Sunday, January 5, 2025
9:00 AM 10:00 AM

Princeton Battlefield State Park500 Mercer StreetPrinceton, NJ, 08540

Reenactment & Commemoration for the Battles of Assunpink Creek and Princeton, January 2/3, 1777

9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Princeton Battlefield State Park (map)
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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 am Hereditary Organization/Military Representative Commemorative Wreath Laying
1:00 to 2:00 pm Lunch
2:30 to 3:15 pm Hereditary Organization/Military Representative Commemorative Wreath Laying at Assunpink Creek, Mill Hill Park, corner of Front and Broad Streets, Trenton, NJ

Fri. 27 Dec., 2024 – Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Tour
Sat. 28 Dec., 2024 – Commemoration of the Battles of Trenton and Assumpink Creek with Wreath Ceremonies.
Sat. 4 Jan., 2025 – Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Tour
Sat. 18 Jan., 2025 – Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Tour

The Ten Crucial Days starting with Trenton and ending with Princeton only counts as ONE National Society SAR Event.

National (SC) - Battle of Cowpens
2025-01-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC, 29341, United States
244th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Cowpens
When: 17 January 2025, Friday at 10:00 AM
Where: Cowpens national Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC 29341
Sponsored by the Daniel Morgan Chapter South Carolina Society SAR

Wreath Registration information to Ray Stapleton, Secretary Daniel Morgan Chapter South Carolina Society SAR at
stapler1@comcast.net
Presenter Name, Title, and Organization (Chapter and Society)

National (NC) - Commemoration of the Battle of Cowan's Ford
2025-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
244th COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF COWAN’S FORD

DATE/TIME:
January 25, 2025 / 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

ORGANIZED BY:Mecklenburg Chapter SAR

LOCATION:

Hopewell Presbyterian Church

10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, United States 28078

Schedule of Events:

Breakfast: 7:30am
Commemoration: 9:00am

Registration link is at https://mecklenburgsar.org/events/242nd-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-cowans-ford-2/

Heroes of the Hornets Nest
2025-02-07 12:00 - 16:30 | Elijah Clark State Park, 2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, GA, 30817, United States
Friday – February 7, 2025
Elijah Clark State Park – 2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817
10:00 AM – Kick off at the restored cabin and Elijah Clark Museum with a variety of demonstrations on colonial lifestyle, colonial attire, a Traveling Trunk display, and cannon and musket demonstrations. Authors of new period books will be on hand for book signings. SAR Color Guard members will bring pomp and circumstance to the occasion.
12:00 P.M. – A free indoor chili cookout and dessert buffet at noon will be served compliments of the Elijah Clark State Park, Lincoln County Historical Society, Chapters Georgia Society SAR; Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR. Noted local historian Mr. Des DeVos is the featured speaker.
1:00 PM – Please arrive for Wreath Presentation Check-in.
1:30 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.
Please use the Friday Wreath Registration form.
This is separate from the Saturday registration.
Park entry fees will be waived for attendees. www.GaStateParks.org/ElijahClark

FRIDAY WREATH REGRISTRATION
Revolutionary Days – Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Ceremony at Elijah Clark State Park – Lincolnton, GA
Friday, February 7, 2025 – 1:30 pm
Organization:
Name of Presenter:
Office or Title of Presenter:
Email Address:
Phone:
Submit request to participate in the Wreath Presentation no later than January 31, 2025, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program.
William J. “Bill” Tankersley, email: wjtank@comcast.net
Email preferred
Or by regular mail to William J. Tankersley, 2645 Louisville Road, Appling, GA 30802

National - (GA) - Commemoration of the Battle of Kettle Creek events in Washington, GA
2025-02-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Washington Georgia, Washington, GA, United States
Saturday Morning – February 8th, 2025
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Committee Event Washington Square in Historic Downtown Washington, GA 30673
9:50 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR Elijah Clarke Militia Honor Guard with Musket Salutes will raise the 1776 Colors of the Revolutionary War on the Wilkes County Courthouse Flagpole.
9:50 A.M. –12 Noon – Come experience Revolutionary Living History including demonstrations and performers. Located just off the square in the Court Street Livery (16 W Court Street, Washington, GA) Look for the SAR Living History building signs.
10:10 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR combined Color Guard & Militia will gather at the Revolutionary War monument on the Washington City Square to Salute and Honor the Wilkes County Militia – (the Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest) and all Revolutionary War Patriots.
10:30 A.M. – Color Guard and parade participants gather behind the Courthouse for the assembly of the Revolutionary War Parade — ALL the public (Children & Grownups) are welcome to participate in the event as our National Colors and re-enactors lead us around Washington Square. Parade STARTS at 10:45 A.M.
10:45 A.M. – The parade will start and will march two complete times around Washington Square and will end behind the courthouse at Fort Washington Park.
11:15 A.M. – Georgia Society SAR Elijah Clarke Militia and other re-enactors with black-powder muskets will present a dramatic portrayal of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Fort Washington Park behind the Wilkes County Courthouse.
12:00 P.M. – The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard–Elijah Clarke Militia and others, will present arms and fire a thunderous musket salute as the Revolutionary War Colors are lowered and our Present-day National Colors are raised on the Wilkes County Courthouse Flag pole.
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Event continues
Kettle Creek Battlefield, War Hill Road, Washington, GA 30673
2:30 P.M. – Pageantry at the Kettle Creek Battlefield includes, Continental Army, Georgia Militia, Musket volley salutes, Wreath Presentations, SAR/DAR/CAR, Hereditary Organizations, Local, State & National officials, High School JROTC, students and public, place wreaths to honor the Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest — the Wilkes County Militia for their 1779 Victory at Kettle Creek.
Please see “Wreath Registration Form for Saturday” and send to Ed Rigel, Jr.
Please use the SATURDAY Wreath Registration form.
This is separate from the Friday registration.
In the event of inclement weather this event will be held in the Washington-Wilkes Recreation
Department Gym. Check for updates:
https://gasocietysar.org/event/national-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-kettle-creek-events-in-washington-ga/

SATURDAY WREATH REGRISTRATION
Memorial Ceremony
SATURDAY, February 8,2025 at 2:30pm
War Hill Road, Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia
All Societies and Chapters of the C.A.R., DAR, SAR, other hereditary Societies and patriotic or historical organizations are invited to attend. Descendants and the public are especially welcome.
Submit request to participate in the Wreath Presentation no later than February 3, 2025, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program
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Due to rocky soil conditions and winds we do NOT use wreath stands at War Hill.
Mail to: Ed Rigel, Jr., 1608 Indian Way, Cumming, GA 30040
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Email: edrigel@gmail.com

National (VA) - Commemoration of the Crossing of the Dan
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Prizery, 700 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA, 24592, United States
Saturday, February 15, 20259:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Category: NATIONAL EVENT – VASSAR SPONSORED

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. 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.
This 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.
For more information, feel free to visit our new website www.crossingofthedan.com
The Prizery – 700 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA USA
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/2e4adsjs
FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION, GO TO: crossingofthedan.com
Lodging: Special rate available at Berry Hill Resort. Mention Crossing of the Dan.
Any questions, contact: danriverchapterSAR@gmail.com

George Washington Birthday
2025-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | NC

National (NC) - Commemoration of the Battle of Moore's Creek
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Moore’s Creek Battlefield, 200 Moore's Creek Dr, Currie, NC, 28435, United States
Save the Date
Moore’s Creek Battlefield – 200 Moore’s Creek Drive, Currie, NC 28435
Normally starts at 10:00 AM
Please 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.
Preceding 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.
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 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.
RSVP to get your wreath properly recognized in the program. Deadline 1 Feb 2025
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
