Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Interment of 14 Patriot Soldiers in Camden, SC
2023-04-20 08:00 - 2023-04-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | GA
UPDATE from the National Society SAR Commander
Attention National Color Guardsmen and Compatriots travelling to Camden this weekend for the Ceremony honoring the 14 Revolutionary War Soldiers being reinterred at Camden Battlefield.
Color Guardsmen will rally at the Cornwallis/Kershaw House at 0730 Saturday morning for safety, flag, and uniform inspections.
Because of VIPs in the audience, all Continental Line reenactors and SAR Color Guardsmen participating have been directed to remove their flints from all our weapons. We will inspect and the National Society SAR Commander has to sign a form certifying SAR compliance that morning before we will be allowed to participate.
The funeral cortege will form beginning at 0830 and procession is now scheduled to begin at 0900. We will carry flags so bring what you got! The Georgia Society SAR flags will be making the trip.
The same rules apply for the initial 1500 afternoon ceremony for the public. Keep your flints with you in your kit bags or flint wallets. In the afternoon we can carry state and historic flags, but not US Colors. The US Army Old Guard will be the only Color Guard at the afternoon ceremony.
Sunday morning’s SAR Wreath Laying will start at 0900 and we will have weapons and flags. Color Guardsmen rally at 0800 at the Quaker Cemetery for inspections.
Semper Gumby (Always Flexible) remains the daily order for the weekend. I look forward to seeing everyone of you there for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Please share this with others that you know are going to be there
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From the South Carolina Society SAR
INVITES YOU TO A RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON FOR: NSSAR PRESIDENT GENERAL C. BRUCE PICKETT AND HIS WIFE
RECEPTION: FRIDAY APRIL 21, 2023 – 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
LUNCHEON: SATURDAY APRIL 22, 2023 – 12:30 P.M. (RSVP required with payment)
THE CAMDEN AMERICAN LEGION POST 17, 1333 CHESTNUT FERRY ROAD, CAMDEN, S.C., (N 34.24658 W 80.62476)
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Interment of 14 Patriot Soldiers on the Camden Battlefield in Camden, SC
Planning is underway by SCBPT and Camden area partners for re-interment ceremonies April 20-22, 2023, in Camden. “When these young men marched into the darkness on that summer night in 1780, they did so out of love for their country despite the consequences that may befall them. Our intent is to lay them to rest with the respect and honor they earned more than two centuries ago.”
Based on preliminary field examinations it is believed that twelve bodies are Patriot Continental soldiers from either Maryland or Delaware, one is likely a North Carolina Loyalist, and one served with the British 71st Regimen of foot, Fraser’s Highlanders.
The S.C. Battleground Preservation Trust is still in the process of completing their plans for this (THEIR) event. Below are some activities that our SCSSAR is working on for all our SAR attendees. The Camden American Legion Post 17, 1333 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden (GPS coordinates to follow), will be our “base of operations”.

Friday, April 21st: Hospitality time sponsored by the SCSSAR at the Camden American Legion Post. 3:00 – 7:00.
We have the Post reserved all day Friday and Saturday. It is available to us those mornings also if some groups wish to meet, organize or just rest up. There is a free concert by the OLD GUARD ARMY BAND at 6:00 Friday afternoon on the grounds of Historic Camden nearby. (open to public)

Saturday, April 22nd: The Funeral Cortege is at 8:30 A.M. with the Funeral at 11:00 A.M. There will be a PG’s luncheon at the Post immediately after the funeral. Registration for the luncheon will be $32.00. Limited seating.
There will be a Re-interment Ceremony at the Camden Battlefield at 3:00.(open to public)

The S.C. Battleground Preservation Trust (SCBPT), has a Dinner Theater at 7:00 P.M. by paid invitation only.

The above plans are subject to change if the SCBPT request (and we agree to) additional participation in the event from our SAR group.

Hotel information will be forthcoming. Areas to look at include Camden (probably filled to capacity/ maybe some pricy B&Bs open); North East Columbia, off I-20 and only 30 minutes away; Florence, S.C. on I-95 just 1 hour away: Sumpter, S.C., 1 hour away.

Georgia Society SAR Board of Managers
2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:00 | GA
The Georgia Society SAR Board of Managers meeting will on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Garden Patch in Barnesville, GA beginning at 10:00 AM.

The Garden Patch address is:
100 Southland Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone: 770-358-9895

Chapter Presidents, please distribute this to your chapter members who might not be on the GASSAR BOM or GASSAR Color Guard distribution lists.
All Georgia Society SAR members are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting, either in-person or via Zoom

Midway Church Service - 11:30 AM
2023-04-30 11:30 - 13:00 | GA
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 Color Guard will present the Colors for the start of the service.
The church is located across from the cemetery.
US Highway 17 South
Midway, Georgia 31320
If you need a hotel accommodation nearby Richmond Hill (19 miles north) and Hinesville (11 miles west) have many chain hotels.

Patriot Grave Markings (Five Patriots) - 2:00 PM
2023-04-30 14:00 - 15:30 | GA
The Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution Invites you to attend the dedication of five grave markers commemorating the service of Patriot soldiers in conjunction with the St. John’s Parish Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 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.
If you need a hotel accommodation nearby Richmond Hill (19 miles north) and Hinesville (11 miles west) have many chain hotels.
We need SAR chapters to sponsor this event. If your chapter would like to be a sponsor the cost is $100.00.
Please contract Scott Collins at scottcollins1775@gmail.com for information.

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

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

Mountain Laurel Festival Parade
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | GA
The Mountain Laurel Festival Parade will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday May 20, 2023, in the City of Clarkesville, GA.
Members of the color guard should assemble at 9:15 A.M. .
Parking will be available in the South State Bank parking lot at the corner of Llewellyn St. & Washington St. The parade will step off from this location.

Contact: Larry Whitfield @ 706-499-9432, or by email at eviewhitfield “at” gmail “dot” com

Patriot Marking - Captain William York
2023-05-20 11:00 - 12:30 | GA
Grave marker dedication ceremony for Patriot – Captain Williams York (SAR #P-135033 and DAR #A208666)
Yorkville Cemetery at 11:00 AM
Joint marking with Cpt. Edward Hagin Chapter Georgia State Society NSDAR and the Georgia Society SAR Chapters – Captain John Collins Chapter and Athens.

This should be the address: Yorkville Cemetery, 2–102 Runnell Rd W, Rockmart, GA 30153

Flag Placement Ceremony - Marietta National Cemetery - 8:30 AM
2023-05-27 08:30 - 10:00 | GA
Flag Placement Ceremony on above date to be held at the Marietta National Cemetery. Each year the militia and color guard of the Sons of the American Revolution are a highlight of our event. We expect that 1000+ scouts will participate as flags are placed on the 1800 graves at the cemetery in preparation of the Memorial Day celebration to be held there.
The program on the 27th begins at 8:30 am with the militia firing a 3 volley salute just before Taps is played. The Color Guard presents the colors at the beginning of the program.

Battle of Waxhaws - Buford's Massacre - Commemoration (SC)
2023-05-27 10:30 - 12:00 | GA
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution And The General Francis Marion Chapter cordially invite you to participate in the 243rd Commemoration And Grave Marking of Patriots of Buford’s Massacre Battle of the Waxhaws Saturday, May 27, 2023
Buford’s Massacre Site, Buford’s Crossroad, South Carolina

SAR, DAR, CAR, and SR societies and chapters are invited to participate in a formal wreath laying ceremony at the Park’s US Monument beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Participants desiring to present wreaths must deliver them to the Park no later than 10:00 a.m., May 27th, to label and arrange them.

All compatriots are encouraged to wear period dress (Continental or Militia).
Wreaths may be dedicated to a unit or group of patriots or an individual patriot.

To ensure all participants are recognized in the celebration program, it is requested you complete and mail your intent for my receipt not later than May 19th to:
Greg Ohanesian, Past President, S.C.S.S.A.R., Post Office Box 1373, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512

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

Oconee Veterans Memorial - BBQ by Jay Guest
2023-05-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Oconee County Veterans Memorial, 3500 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
Memorial Day Program at the Oconee County Veterans Memorial in Oconee Veterans Park on Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville, GA
Program normally starts at 11:00 AM
After the program the Color Guard will be invited to partake of the BBQ prepared by Compatriot Jay Guest.
Jay once against steps up to provide us a wonderful meal.

Flag Retirement Ceremony - Cumming, GA
2023-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
The Robert Forsyth & Piedmont Chapters, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, invite you to attend our annual Flag Retirement Ceremony:
Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:00 a.m.
Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, Georgia 30040

Directions: One block from Downtown Cumming Courthouse Square. North on Hwy 9. Turn left on Ingram Ave.
The ceremony will be held either in the Chapel.

For additional information contact: Emil Decker eldecker@weegrr.com
Emil Decker, Compatriot
Robert Forsyth Chapter

Gwinnett Flag Day Ceremony - Lawrenceville - 10:00 AM
2023-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Lawrenceville VFW Post 5255, 368 Grayson Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046, United States
Flag Day Event
Please join us for the Gwinnett Flag Day Ceremony hosted by:
Lawrenceville VFW Post 5255
368 Grayson Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Event starts at 10:00 AM

The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard has been asked to do the Presentation of Colors and a three volley Musket Salute and Taps.
For additional information please contact Bill Palmer

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

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

Sunday, June 25, 2023

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

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

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

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

Holler with questions.

Ed Sr.

Fire in the Valley - 11:00 AM
2023-07-01 11:00 - 14:00 | GA
Fire in the Valley
Coweta Falls Color Guard has been ask to shoot their Cannon at a Chamber/Volunteer Fire Department Event in the Community of Pine Mountain Valley on Saturday July 1 2023
The event will run from 11:00 to 2:00 PM
Safety officer and Contact person is Dan McMichael
Coweta Falls Chapter Georgia Society SAR

Patriotic Sunday - New Hope UMC - 10:00 AM
2023-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | New Hope UMC, 4815 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Patriotic Sunday – July 2, 2023 – 10:00 AM
New Hope UMC – 4815 Dawsonville Hwy – Gainesville, GA 30506
Colors will be presented at the beginning of the service.
At the conclusion of the service the colors will be again presented with a three round volley from the militia.

AL - American Village Independence Day Celebrations
2023-07-03 08:00 - 2023-07-05 17:00 | GA
American Village Independence Day Celebrations in Montevallo, AL
Flintlock firings and reenactment presentation to celebrate Independence Day
July 3rd through 5th

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

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

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

Orlando, FL
Details to be announced

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

Georgia Society SAR Board of Managers - Summer
2023-07-29 10:00 - 13:00 | GA
The Summer Georgia Society SAR Board of Managers meeting will on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Garden Patch in Barnesville, GA beginning at 10:00 AM.

The Garden Patch address is:
100 Southland Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone: 770-358-9895

Chapter Presidents, please distribute this to your chapter members who might not be on the GASSAR BOM or GASSAR Color Guard distribution lists.
All Georgia Society SAR members are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting, either in-person or via Zoom

Compatriot Grave Marking - Curtis McWaters - 11:00 AM
2023-08-05 11:00 - 12:30 | GA
The Captain John Collins Chapter, Athens Chapter and Button Gwinnett Chapter of the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
Request the honor of your presence at the dedication of a grave marker honoring the service of
Compatriot Curtis Eugene McWaters
Saturday, August 5, 2023, 11:00 AM
Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery located at 2000 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
GPS Coordinates: 33.904636, -84.4903556.

Seating Will Be Limited, Please Consider Bringing A Chair For Your Comfort.
If you plan to lay a wreath, please contact: Earl Cagle, Sr.
Email: ecagle1@bellsouth.net
Organization, Presenter’s Name, Presenter’s Title, Phone Number, Email address, street address.
Deadline to R.S.V.P., July 31, 2023

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

New Bern Resolves (NC)
2023-08-26 09:30 - 12:00 | GA
249th New Bern Resolves
The New Bern Chapter-SAR, Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter-DAR, Christ Episcopal Church, North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace, St. Johns Masonic Lodge #3 and the National Sojourners, Inc. invite all to join us for a commemoration ceremony to honor the 248th Anniversary Observance of the 1st North Carolina Provincial Congress and signing of the New Bern Resolves, which was held in New Bern during 25-27 August 1774.
The event will be in person, Saturday August 26th. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. across the street from the Centenary United Methodist Church parking lot located next to the US District Court House at 413 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560.
The event procession will begin at 9:45 a.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church parking lot.
The Ceremony will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. at the (outdoor) Colonial Chapel of Christ Episcopal Church, 320 Pollock Street New Bern NC, 28560.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: newbernresolves@gmail.com

Patriot Grave marking - James and William Dysart - 10:30 AM
2023-08-26 10:30 - 12:00 | GA
The Robert Forsyth Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, invites you to attend the dedication of two grave markers commemorating the service of patriot soldiers, father and son:
James DYSART P-152144 & William DYSART P-152149

Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10:30 A.M.
Pine Log UMC Cemetery & Campground Pavilion, 3497 Pine Log Rd NE, Rydal, GA 30171
Directions: From Atlanta, GA: North on I-75 to Hwy 411, turn North, 9 Miles, Left on Pine Log Rd, under the railroad tracks, Church on the right
(Please note that this is the Marker GPS 34.349247 N, – 84.724995 W)

Please R.S.V.P. by 10 August 2023 if you Plan to lay a wreath or participate in Color Guard / Militia.
Please send registration to David Johnson, 4725 Connie Mara, Suwanee, GA 30024 or Email: davidj0613@gmail.com
Phone 770 – 344 – 8375

Registration information:
Chapter, Contact Person, Address, Phone, Email, Presenter(s) Name

Veterans and First Responders Memorial - Swainsboro, Ga - 11:00
2023-08-26 11:00 - 13:00 | GA
14 Flag Ceremony
Location:
Veterans and First Responders Memorial Park in Swainsboro, Georgia
Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM

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

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

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