Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Little River Chapter Charter Banquet
2019-10-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
The Little River Chapter
Of
The Georgia Society
Sons of the American Revolution

Cordially invites you and your guest(s) to attend our
Charter Banquet

Saturday, October 5, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Belle Meade Country Club
2660 Twin Pine Road
Thomson, GA 30824

Receipt of payment prior to September 21 is your RSVP
Cost: $45 per person
Make checks payable to:
Little River Chapter SAR
Mail Check and Reply Card to (Click for Reply Card):
Lewis Smith
2079 White Oak Road
Thomson, Georgia 30824
A Cash Bar Will Be Available
Dress: Coat and Tie or
Revolutionary War Era Uniform/Clothing
Call 706-825-5810 for more information
For those who would like to stay overnight, we have reserved rooms at the Hampton Inn in Thomson, 706-595-5300. When calling, please ask for the Sons of the American Revolution rate. The total for a room will be $120.26 per night, including tax. The hotel has a pool, free WiFi, and a great breakfast bar. It is located 2.5 miles from the banquet venue, Belle Meade Country Club.

Fall BOM Meeting
2019-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States

"Come and Take It!" Commemoration
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00
Fort Morris Historic Site
Midway, Georgia
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Ceremony 10:00am
Contact Bill Ramsaur 912-223-1438
wframsaur@aol.com

Georgia Society SAR Annual Conference
2020-01-24 08:00 - 2020-01-25 17:00 | Sonesta Gwinnett Place Hotel, 1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
As a reminder, the Annual Georgia Society SAR Conference is scheduled as follows:
Dates: January 24 & 25, 2020
Location: Sonesta Gwinnett Place
1775 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth, Georgia 30096

Phone 1-855-463-3095 or 1-770-923-1775
For your convenience, the following may be used to make reservations at the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Hotel.
For reservations online, use the BOOKING LINK: Sonesta Gwinett Place Hotel
For phone reservations, the code is: 01246823SA
Please find attached the Registration Form. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Patriotically,
Wayne L. Brown
GASSAR Annual Conference Planning Committee
Phone: 404.694.4609
Email: engineerscorner@gmail.com

Elijah Clarke and Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest - Remembrance Day
2020-02-07 10:00 - 14:30
Friday, February 7, 2020
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Elijah Clark State Park
2959 McCormick Highway
East of Downtown Lincolnton, GA. 30817
(706) 359 – 3458
GaStateParks.org

Come when you can.

10:00 a.m. Living history at restored cabin and Elijah Clark Museum-
Colonial lifestyle demonstrations – period music –
musket and cannon firings – traveling trunk display- book signings
12:00 p.m. Free chili luncheon and dessert buffet
1:30 p.m. Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Wreath Ceremony
Featured speaker this year is noted author, genealogist, and amateur archeologist Dr. David Noble with updated information on the newly discovered Revolutionary War fort, located on what is now Elijah Clark Park land, and commanded by Kettle Creek hero and original Wilkes County Militia Commander Colonel John Dooly. A wreath ceremony at Elijah Clarke’s grave follows, and regional color guard and militia units will combine to bring pomp and circumstance to the occasion. Wreath request forms will be sent at a later date.

Indoor facilities are available in the event of inclement weather.
Park entry fees will be waived for attendees and special discounts will be offered for 2-night cabin rentals at the park. Elijah Clark Park is an easy half hour drive to Washington, GA and Kettle Creek Battlefield for the other weekend Revolutionary War Days activities.
Please Register if you plan to present a wreath. Registration form can be found by clicking here

241st Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek
2020-02-07 18:00 - 2020-02-09 12:00
Take Notice
241st Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek

Revolutionary Days
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Event
Sponsored by the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
www.GaSocietySAR.org

Friday – February 7th, 2020
Washington, GA 30673
If you have available time after attending the Elijah Clarke Heroes of the Hornets Nest celebrations, consider visiting the Washington Historical Museum and the Robert Toombs House to enjoy 18th century history and Battlefield Relics. For more information visit – www.washingtonwilkes.org
6:00 P.M. – The Kettle Creek Battlefield Association, Inc. (KCBA), Georgia Society SAR and Kettle Creek NSDAR will host a dinner and Revolutionary War program in honor of the Kettle Creek Patriots. Reservations are required and are to be made directly with KCBA.
Please see the Friday Dinner Invitation. The event is hosted at the Pope Center, 48 Lexington Ave., Washington, GA 30673. KCBA’s website is – www.kettlecreekbattlefield.com (Do not use the .org site)
Saturday Morning – February 8, 2020
Washington, GA 30673
10:00 – 4:00 P.M. – The Robert Toombs Historic Site, the Washington Historical Museum, and the Mary Willis Library will remain open for visitors. (Museum is open to 5:00 PM)

A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Committee Event
Washington, GA 30673
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 – Historical performers in the City Square, Georgia Society SAR Living History building with demonstrations located in a historic building just off the Square. Just follow the signs. The Mary Willis Library will host a film about the Kettle Creek battle. The Robert Toombs House Historic site features period performers and a special programs. The Washington Historical Museum features the Kettle Creek Artifact Room.
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.
11:00 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.

A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Committee 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.

Sunday – February 9th, 2020
9:00 A.M. – Memorial Service – Join the Georgia Society SAR and the Kettle Creek Chapter, NSDAR in a Colonial Worship Service honoring the Wilkes County Militia (Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest) and the SC Upper 96 Militia who together defeated the Loyalists at the Battle of Kettle Creek. As in the past this Colonial Service is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to participate. The service will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Mediator in downtown Washington.

3 Patriots Grave Dedication
2020-04-04 11:00 - 14:00
The Captain John Collins, Piedmont,
and Button Gwinnett Chapters
Sons of the American Revolution
Request the honor of your presence at the dedication of graves commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Soldiers

John Clark,
John Hames
George Bradford

Saturday, April 4, 2020
11:00 A.M.
Marietta National Cemetery
500 Washington Avenue,
Marietta, Georgia 30060
Please call 770‐579‐2748 or email ecagle1@bellsouth.net by April 1, 2020 if you would like to present a wreath
Directions:
33o 57′ 5″ N
84o 32′ 27″ W
Please bring a chair

5 Patriots Grave Dedication
2020-04-26 14:00 - 16:00
Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter
Mount Vernon Chapter
Captain John Collins Chapter
And other chapters yet to come
Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
Invites you to attend the dedication of grave markers commemorating the service of Patriot soldiers

Lazarus Mallard (B-14)
Thomas Stevens (C-11)
Andrew Walthour (E-24)
John Baker
Benjamin Andrew

In conjunction with the St. John’s Parish Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
Sunday, April 26, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Midway Cemetery
US Highway 17 South
Midway, Georgia 31320

Please consider joining us that morning for the yearly church service at the Midway Church at 11:30 a.m. followed by dinner on the grounds. The church is located across from the cemetery.
The Midway Museum, located next to the church, will be open for tours on Sunday as well as their family history center, which contains information on families who settled in the area. Nearby Richmond Hill (19 miles north) and Hinesville (11 miles west) have many chain hotels and restaurants.

This will be the fourth of several annual markings that will eventually mark the 18 Patriot Graves that can be located with their individual markers and potentially another 30+ unmarked patriot graves in this cemetery.
To register for the event, please register using This Form

Grave Marking
2020-10-03 10:00 - 12:00
Lumpkin Campground, Dawson County
For more information contact Emil Decker at eldecker@weegrr.com

GASSAR Annual Conference
2021-01-30 08:00 - 12:30
To view program and schedule click HERE
To register for the Zoom invitations to this event please email the following information to RickReese68@att.net no later than January 27, 2021.

Your Name
Your Organization (SAR, DAR, C.A.R.)
Your Chapter Name
Your Role in Chapter or Society
Will you attend the BOM meeting during the conference?
Your GASSAR Role or Committee Chair.
Your email Address
Your Cell phone number

Conference activities will begin at 8:00 AM with South Atlantic District Presidents’ Meeting.

The full program of Conference activities and times will be posted on the GASSAR website later next week.
Other activities will include:

Memorial Service
15 minute break
GASSAR BOM Meeting
SAR Annual Meeting
Chapter and Individual Awards Ceremony
Induction of 021 GASSAR Officers

240th Battle of Cowan's Ford
2021-01-30 09:30 - 11:00
To be held via Zoom

Video Production
2021-01-31 09:00 - 16:00
Video Production “Recording” for Heroes of the Hornet’s Nest and Kettle Creek
For Militia and Color Guard only
Elijah Clark State Park
War Hill
Washington, GA

Heroes of the Hornet's Nest
2021-02-12 13:30 - 17:00
The annual Heroes of the Hornet’s Nest at Elijah Clark State Park commemoration will be held on Zoom this year on February 12th at 1:30.
You are invited to view this Zoom virtual commemoration if you are not going to register to present a wreath. However you need to register in order to receive the Zoom link to view the ceremony.
After registering you will be sent a link closer to the date of the ceremony.
To register, please email the following information to RickReese68@att.net prior to February 7, 2021.

Your name
Your organization (SAR, DAR, C.A.R)
Your Chapter Name
Your email address
Your cell phone number

Kettle Creek Anniversary
2021-02-13 10:00 - 17:00
The 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek “Revolutionary Days” is being held virtually on Zoom on 2/13/2021 at 10 AM.
Additional information may be found by clicking HERE
In order to register as a wreath presenter or as a ceremony viewer on Zoom, please click on the Google Forms Link below and provide the requested information.

Click on “Fill out in Google Forms” below to go to the registration form:

Fill out in Google Forms

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Please complete your registration no later than February 10, 2021.

242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brier Creek
2021-03-05 11:00 - 2021-03-06 17:00
BRIER CREEK CHAPTER and WIREGRASS CHAPTER
Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution invite you to attend the

242nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRIER CREEK
Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Brier Creek Battlefield and Memorial Site Brannen’s Bridge Road
(on right, 100 yds north of Brier Creek landing/bridge) Screven County, Georgia

Coordinates N 32°48.328 ° W 81° 28.294 °
SAR, DAR, C.A.R., other patriotic and Lineage societies, chapters, and the general public are invited to the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brier Creek. Continental, militia, or period attire is encouraged.
To participate in the Wreath Presentation, please complete and return the registration form no later than Monday, February 22, 2021, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program.
DIRECTIONS

FROM STATESBORO: Take U.S. HWY 301 North to Sylvania where GA HWY 21 crosses. From this point, drive north on U.S. HWY 301 for 5.0 miles and turn right on GA HWY 24 East. Drive 5.1 miles to Brannans Bridge Road (white building on left) and turn Left. Drive 4.7 miles to Brannans Bridge and across bridge, 100 yards to GATE on right. There will be a sign at the GATE that says Ceremony.
FROM DOWNTOWN SYLVANIA: From the downtown circle, take East Ogeechee Street/Brannans Bridge Road and drive 5.9 miles to the stop sign. Continue driving straight for another 4.7 miles to Brannans Bridge and across bridge, 100 yards to Gate on right. There will be a sign at the GATE that says Ceremony.
FROM NEWINGTON: Take GA HWY 24 West until you get to the Brannans Bridge Road (white building on the right, approximately 17 miles) and then turn right. Drive for 4.7 miles to Brannans Bridge and across bridge, 100 yards to GATE on right. There will be a sign at the GATE that says Ceremony.
FROM AUGUSTA: Drive to Waynesboro on U.S. HWY 25 South. Continue through Waynesboro and turn left onto GA HWY 24 East. Continue on HWY 24 until you reach U.S. HWY 301. Turn right (South) for less than a mile and then turn left onto GA HWY 24 East. Drive 5.1 miles to Brannans Bridge Road (white building on left) and turn Left. Drive 4.7 miles to Brannans Bridge and across bridge, 100 yards to GATE on right. There will be a sign at the GATE that says Ceremony.

When you turn into the gate, it’s straight back 1 mile to site

LOCATIONS TO STAY

SYLVANIA INN-SYLVANIA

404 West Ogeechee Street
Sylvania, GA
912-564-2490
912-564-9212
sylvaniainn@gmail.com

KINCHEY PLACE BED & BREAKFAST-SYLVANIA

309 Singleton Ave
Sylvania, GA
912-425-2169
info@kinchleyplace.com

EDENFIELD HOUSE INN-SWAINSBORO (Exceptional)

426 West Church Street
Swainsboro, GA
478-237-3007
202-330-2046
Edenfieldhouse.com

HOLIDAY INN-STATESBORO

455 Commerce Drive
Statesboro, GA
866-538-9334

HAMPTON INN-WAYNESBORO

235 Peachtree Street
Waynesboro, GA
866-925-7881

GASSAR Spring BOM Meeting
2021-04-24 10:00 - 12:00
Check back for details

Flag Retirement Ceremony
2021-06-19 09:30 - 10:30
Robert Forsyth Chapter and Piedmont Chapter
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Saturday, June 19, 2021
9:30 a.m.
Ingram Funeral Home Chapel
Cumming, GA

GASSAR Summer BOM Meeting
2021-07-24 10:00 - 12:00

Constitution Day
2021-09-17 08:00 - 17:00
St. Paul’s Church,
Augusta, GA
Additional information, TBD

240th Anniversary of 2nd Siege of Augusta
2021-09-18 11:00 - 17:00
Kroc Center
Augusta, GA

Grave Dedication - Patriot Ruben Hill
2021-10-16 10:00 - 12:00
Grave Dedication: Patriot Ruben Hill
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery
34.384001841266475, -84.21785735859184
Dawsonville, GA
Oct. 16, 2021 10:00 am

Lyman Hall, Little River, & Robert Forsyth Chapters Co-sponsoring

GASSAR Fall Meeting
2021-10-23 10:00 - 12:00

Battle of Cowpens - South Carolina Society SAR Event
2022-01-15 14:00
Commemorations start at 2:00 PM – Wreath registration onsite at 1:30 PM
Jolly Park Amphitheater, 102 Railroad Avenue, Gaffney, SC
Wreath Registration information to joerichglav “at” gmail “dot” com
See www.scssar.org for more information.

241st Battle of Cowpens Commemoration - National Society SAR Event
2022-01-16 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Cowpens National Battlefield
4001 Chesnee Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
Wreaths: There will only be ONE main wreath to represent all wreaths.
Do NOT bring your chapter wreaths to this event.
You will need to REGISTER your wreath to be listed on the scrolling
wreath presenters list that will be shown at the site and online.
To register please send email with Organization name and presenter info
to
jdhoyle “at” rocketmail “dot” com
Attendance: Due to the COVID restrictions imposed on the park by the government the
National Park Service is trying to keep the crowd size to a minimum.
If you register a wreath, you can report this on the SAR Americanism
report and your physical presence at the park is not required.
Color Guard: The National Society SAR Color Guard is supporting this event and Color
Guardsmen are welcomed. Due to need to inform the National Park
Service of the size of the Color Guard and the need to be able to
communicate with guardsmen of any changes you will need to register
by December 31, 2021, on Signup Genius to participate in the event.
Please use the following link to sign up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CAAA92DABFD0-cowpens
Also, you must have a mask with you at the event in case they are required.
The information printed in The Palmetto Patriot in the Winter 2021 edition page 14 concerning the date and time on the event at the Cowpens National Battlefield Park is incorrect. The event shown on SCSSAR.org on Saturday, January 15, 2022, is a South Carolina Society SAR and is separate from this event.

GASSAR Annual BOM Meeting
2022-01-28 - 2022-01-29
Event: Georgia SAR Annual Conference
Registration Form: Click Here
Date: January 28 & 29, 2022
Location: Sonesta Gwinnett Place
1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia 30096
(At Exit 104 Pleasant Hill Road on I-85 in Gwinnett County)
Reservations: 770-923-1775 or 800-766-3782
Rooms: $107 plus taxes
(Rate guaranteed through January 5, 2022)

Heros of the Hornets Nest and 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek
2022-02-11 08:00 - 2022-02-13 17:00
SAVE THE DATE
243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek
Revolutionary Days
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Event
Sponsored by the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
www.GaSocietySAR.org
Friday – February 11, 2022
Elijah Clark State Park – 2959 McCormack Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817
NOTE: Due to the health concerns of the Omicron Variant, there will be no lunch presentation this year. The pavilion is far too small to provide reasonable separation for attendees. We all hope that life will be much more normal next year.
11:00 AM Outdoor Events
1:00 PM – Please arrive for Wreath Presentation Check-in. Click here for registratioion form for wreath presentation
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. Wreath request forms will be sent at a later date – This is separate from the Saturday registration.
Park entry fees will be waived for attendees. www.GaStateParks.org/ElijahClark
Kettle Creek Battlefield, War Hill Road, Washington, GA 30673
Take a self-guided walking tour of the Kettle Creek Battlefield site, and enjoy the marked trails and interpretive signs. The ceremony at the site is scheduled for the next day – Saturday at 2:30 PM.
Washington, GA 30673
If you have available time, consider visiting the Washington Historical Museum and the Robert Toombs House to enjoy 18th century history and Battlefield Relics. For more information visit – www.washingtonwilkes.org
NOTE: Due to concern of the Omicron Variant, the Kettle Creek Battlefield Association, Inc. (KCBA) annual dinner has been postponed until a later date. Dinner on Friday evening will be on your own.
Saturday Morning – February 12th, 2022
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 – Historical performers in the City Square, Georgia Society SAR Living History building with demonstrations located in a historic building just off the Square.
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.
11:00 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.
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. Click here for “Wreath Registration Form for Saturday” and send to Ed Rigel, Jr.

Sunday Morning – February 13th, 2022
Washington, GA 30603
9:00 A.M. – Memorial Service – Join the Georgia Society SAR and the Kettle Creek Chapter, NSDAR in a Colonial Worship Service honoring the Wilkes County Militia (Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest) and the SC Upper 96 Militia who together defeated the Loyalists at the Battle of Kettle Creek. As in the past, this Colonial Service is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to participate. The service will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Mediator in downtown Washington

Additional Information on these events will be posted here as it becomes available.

Brier Creek Rev War Battlefield Dinner
2022-03-04 08:00 - 17:00
Sylvania, GA

National Spring Leadership
2022-03-04 08:00 - 2022-03-05 17:00
Louisville, KY

Brier Creek Commemoration
2022-03-05 08:00 - 17:00

South Atlantic District Meeting
2022-03-11 08:00 - 17:00
Greensboro, NC
