Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Kettle Creek events in Downtown Washington, Georgia
2024-02-10 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Kettle Creek - Colonial Service
2024-02-11 08:30 - 10:30 | The Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 214 East Robert Toombs Ave, Washington, GA, 30673, United States
Sunday Morning – February 11, 2024
The service will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Mediator located at 214 East Robert Tombs Avenue, Washington, GA 30673
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.

Georgia Day
2024-02-12 08:00 - 17:00

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 Society SAR - Spring Leadership - Louisville, KY
2024-02-29 13:00 - 2024-03-02 22:00
Details are available on www.sar.org – Click on the Event tab and then on 2024 Spring Leadership

https://members.sar.org/event/83581178da022c833fdbfc7aad04bf49/register

https://www.sar.org/wp-content/uploads/Spring_Leadership_2024_Schedule2024-1-30.pdf

Education Day - Brier Creek Weekend
2024-03-01 09:00 - 15:00
We will have 4 sessions 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 at the battlefield with the following schedule for each.
245th Anniversary of the Battle of Brier Creek Weekend – Friday, March 1, 2024
Contact our event coordinator for reservations.
STATION #1: Dr. John Derden will share ideas for upcoming tours & present an overview
of the history of the battlefield & the direction to be taken to ensure a maximum acquisition
of the findings on the site & its preservation.
STATION #2: Steve Burke will share his lifetime collection of Revolutionary period
artifacts, weapons, clothes, etc. with assistance from Alton McCloud, Lee Herron, and
Bernard Martin.
STATION #3: Ted Walker and Allen Mincey will demonstrate Revolutionary tent
encampment, weapons and their display of Revolutionary items.
EACH SESSION WILL DIVIDE INTO 3 EQUAL GROUPS AND REPORT TO A STATION.
EACH STATION WILL LAST 15 MINUTES AND THEN ROTATE TO NEXT STATION.
 After each session, there will be a demonstration and firing of the Brier Creek Militia and the Brier Creek Artillery of our 50 Cal. Flintlock rifles, 75 Cal. Brown Bess Muskets, 69 Cal. French Charleville Muskets, one 6-pounder Naval Cannon, two 6-pounder Field Guns, one 6-pounder Coehorn Mortar and an 8-pounder Field Gun. Afterwards, Taps will be played on the bugle by Compatriot Don Bazemore of the Brier Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Coordinator: Dess Smith III, (478) 299-1039; saussure@bellsouth.net

Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association Inc. - Annual Meeting and Dinner Banquet
2024-03-01 18:00 - 21:00
We will be celebrating the 245th memorial service for the Revolutionary War, Battle of Brier Creek, the first weekend in March. As a part of this memorial service we will be having the Annual Meeting and Dinner Banquet for the Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association Inc. on Friday night the 1st of March.
We would very much hope you will join us for this event, we have an excellent speaker lined up and I am sure you will enjoy his program and the evening. Our speaker will be Mr. Larry Sanders and he will speak on the battle and did General Ashe deserve to bear most of the blame for the defeat at Brier Creek. Larry just completed a book on the battle and General Ashe and it will soon be in print.
Also Georgia Southern University Museum will have a display case at the annual meeting with a number of artifacts that have been recovered from the battlefield on display. This will be the first time these items will have been displayed. I am really excited about having the opportunity to see these artifacts, most of them were recovered during the 2014 archeological survey.
What: Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association Annual Meeting and Dinner Banquet
When: March 1st (Friday) from 6-9 pm
Where: Forest Heights Country Club (3772 Country Club Road, Statesboro, Georgia)
The Dinner will be Buffet Style: Roasted pork loin with caramelized onions in Dijon wine sauce, Fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, lemon-parmesan herb roasted red potatoes, roasted broccoli, southern green beans and garden fresh salad with dressings, dinner rolls with whipped butter and assorted desserts, the price per person is $40.00.
The attire for the evening is Business Casual.
The annual memorial service will be held the next day, Saturday the 2nd of March, at the memorial located on the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 AM.
The guest speaker, Mr. Dan McMichael, who will be talking about the possibility that George Washington visited the battlefield when he made his tour through Georgia. We will also be dedicating the flagpole that is being installed at the memorial site and you will also be able to see the work that will be in progress on the entrance sign that is being constructed on Brannen’s Bridge Road.
This memorial service is sponsored by the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution and the Brier Creek, Wiregrass, and Mill Creek chapters of the organization. We are looking forward to you joining us for this event.
If you plan to attend please mail in your check to cover the cost of the meal(‘s) to PO Box 603 Swainsboro, GA 30401 as soon as possible so we can get an accurate count of those who will be attending.
Cecil Christopher, Chairman of the Board of Directors/1st Vice President, Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association, Inc

Battle of Brier Creek
2024-03-02 11:00 - 12:00
Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, Brier Creek Chapter, Wiregrass Chapter, Mill Creek Chapter invite you to attend the
245th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRIER CREEK
Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Brier Creek Battlefield and Memorial Site
Set GPS to Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area then down Brannen’s Bridge Road for ½ mile
Screven County, Georgia
SAR, DAR, C.A.R., other patriotic and Lineage societies, chapters, and the general public are invited to the 245th 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 Wednesday, February 16, 2024, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program.
Wreath Registration:
Name of Wreath Presenter , Organization’ Office or Title of Presenter’ Email address, Phone
Will also Participate in the Color Guard Musket Firing
Please complete and mail by Wednesday, February 16, 2024, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program.
Mail to: Jane Durden, PO Box 478, Swainsboro, GA 30401-0478 or Email: hsdurden@bellsouth.net
Directions:
BEST DIRECTIONS: GPS-Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area From Augusta, go abt. ½ mile past Tuckahoe & turn left at sign. From Statesboro, Sylvania and Newington, you will see the BIG SIGN on the right about 100 yards before you get to Tuckahoe.
 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 BIG SIGN on right.
 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 BIG SIGN on right.
 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 BIG SIGN on right.
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 or 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 – 540-717-4672, 516-220-9703 (David & April Quinn)
Edenfieldhouseinn.com
Edenfieldhouse426@gmail.com
 HOLIDAY INN-STATESBORO – 427 S Main Street, Statesboro, GA – 912-205-5999
 HAMPTON INN-WAYNESBORO – 235 Peachtree Street, Waynesboro, GA – 706-558-4190

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

(SC) - Living History Event South Aiken HS, Aiken SC 10am to 3 pm
2024-03-13 10:00 - 15:00
To: SAR, NSDAR, C.A.R., Society members, Re-enactors, Skunk Brigade members, Historical Societies, Historical Presenters and Educators
Subject: Living History Event: 13 March 2024
Place: South Aiken High School, 232 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803
Time: Start Time – 10am to 3pm
Request: Revolutionary war period Living history presenters to participate Re-enactors/Militia//Color Guard Members, participants for South Aiken High School Students Living History Event to be held at South Aiken HS, Aiken SC.
From: Ted Walker, State President , SCSSAR
The South Carolina SAR and the Henry Laurens Chapter, Aiken SC want to sponsor a living history event at South Aiken High School that would also include elementary, middle and High school students. This would be a historical Living History event with period dress militia, muskets and cannons along with the “Traveling Trunks” and presenters’ of 1700s life. The focus would be a historical teaching event with hands on learning we also will offer hands on learning about 18 th Century life in Georgia and South Carolina. We are asking for your help in finding groups who would like to participate in this wonderful teaching opportunity. We will be allowed to perform demonstrations of all kinds so just let us know your requirements. Tent flies, camp fires, black smiths, woodworks, skins, pelts, artifacts anything that demonstrates the period life will be allowed we just need to work out the details. I look forward to hearing from you and any suggestions that will help us make this a successful event for the South Aiken High School Students. Please Complete the attached form if you wish to register and participate in our event. If you have any questions, please call me at (803) 599-1654 or email
twalkerj@bellsouth.net
Respectfully,
Ted Walker, State President (803) 599-1654
South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution
Name:
Organization
Phone number
Email:
Booth/presentation / What is your presentation and do you have special requirements?
Will you be in period Dress?
Please complete the above information as soon as possible and send back to
twalkerj@bellsouth.net
or if you have questions or need anything please call Ted Walker at 803 500-1654

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

Georgia State Society NSDAR - State Conference
2024-03-21 08:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria. It is off of 75 north and Windy Hill Rd.

Presentation of Colors at NSDAR State Conference - 7:00 PM
2024-03-22 19:00 - 20:00
Limited Color Guard Needed – Two Flag bearers and one rifle/musket.
DIFFERENT LOCATION: Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria – Off of Interstate 75 North at Windy Hill Road
You must registered with me in advance.
We will present colors, post colors, and then leave.

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

NSDAR Marking - LIMITED Color Guard
2024-03-24 12:00 - 17:00
For this event we need THREE Color Bearers and FIVE to SEVEN muskets/rifles for a three round volley.
Will also need someone to Sound TAPS,
This NSDAR event is in Lizella, GA at Noon
This is NOT a SAR Patriot Grave Marking but is assistance to the NSDAR. Our presence has been requested by the President General of the NSDAR.
If you are able to assist please contact me for further details.

25th Anniversary of the Button Gwinnett Chapter
2024-04-06 11:30 - 15:00
Please mark your calendars to attend the Button Gwinnett SAR Chapter 25th Anniversary meeting which will be held on Saturday April 6, 2024.
Our meeting will be held at the American Legion Post 232, 3163 Main St W, Snellville, GA and catered by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 232.
Lunch will be pork or chicken BBQ, assorted salads, baked beans, green beans, chips, beverages, and assorted desserts.
The cost will be $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger.
Make checks payable to:
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 232
Mail checks to:
Tom Jacques, 1442 Bromley Dr, Snellville, GA 30078

The SAR Color Guard will Present Colors at 11:45am – lunch will be served at noon with the meeting and awards beginning at 1:00pm.
We would love to have as many members as possible attend this major anniversary especially our Charter Members and Past Chapter Officers.
We welcome our Charter Members, Past Officers, Members from SAR, DAR and C.A.R. chapters and societies, and patriotic and lineage organizations to join us.
Please return the attached Button Gwinnett SAR Chapter 25th Anniversary Meeting Registration Form as soon as possible so we can firm up catering numbers.

Patriot Marking - Dickerson Lumpkin, Jr. (P-239663)
2024-04-13 11:00 - 12:00
The Ocmulgee Chapter SAR and Button Gwinnett Chapter SAR request the honor of your presence at a Grave Marking Ceremony for Patriot Dickerson Lumpkin, P-239663
April 13, 2024, Saturday at 11:00 A.M.
Wheelus-Woodall-Lumpkin Cemetery, 3162 Kurt Williams Road, Talbotton, GA 31827

Directions From Talbotton:
Take Highway 80 East for 0.7 miles and turn left on Kelly Road. Proceed 5.1 miles to the intersection of Kurt Williams
Road and turn right. Proceed 50 yards and driveway to Jim Luca property is on the left, marked with SAR sign. Go 100 yards to Grave Marking location and park. Final roads are dirt but 2-wheel drive accessible.

GPS: 32.73598, -84.49864

Immediately following the ceremony, refreshments will be provided.

Wreath Presenters: By April 1, 2024, please contact John Trussell (478) 957-7411 or email jtrusswr@gmail.com, if your Chapter/Organization would like to present a wreath. Provide your presenter’s name, organization, and position title.
Co-Sponsors: Other SAR Chapters interested in Co-Sponsoring this event should contact John Trussell as noted above.

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)

SC - 2024 South Carolina Annual Meeting
2024-04-19 08:00 - 2024-04-20 17:00
FRIDAY APRIL 19TH –
2:00 PM – SCSSAR Bench Dedication – The Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
This ceremony will commemorate the placement of the SCSSAR Memorial Bench as part of a nation-wide America 250th initiative. We would encourage all Compatriots with uniforms or period
clothing to please plan on wearing them for this event.
3:00 PM – Wreath Laying Ceremony at Quaker Cemetery, 713 Meeting Street, Camden, South Carolina 2902
Immediately after the Bench Dedication, we will encourage everyone to join us across the street at Quaker Cemetery for a brief Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor the twelve fallen Patriots
recently discovered from the Battle of Camden. This will be a joint SCSSAR event in concert with the Joseph Kershaw and Hobkirk Hill Chapters, SCDAR.
5:00 PM – On Site SCSSAR Meeting Registration – Historic Robert Mills Courthouse, 607 South Broad St., Camden, SC 29020
6:00 PM – Reception at Historic Robert Mills Courthouse, 607 South Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
7:00 PM – Dinner Buffet with Guest Speaker Dan McMichael, followed by SAR and Youth Award Presentations
Friday awards banquet attire is Business-Sophisticated for both ladies and gentlemen. That is a suit, military and colonial equivalent attire, or kilt.
Entrées – Roast Beef (au jus) • Fried Chicken • Baked Chicken
Vegetables – Broccoli Casserole • Green Beans with Potatoes, Tomatoes and Ocra • Biscuits
Desserts – Banana Pudding • Peach Cobbler
Beverages -Sweet and Unsweetend Tea • Water
SATURDAY APRIL 20TH
7:30 AM – South Atlantic District Meeting – Historic Robert Mills Courthouse.
8:00 to 9:00 AM – On Site SCSSAR Meeting Registration – Historic Robert Mills Courthouse.
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – SCSSAR Annual Meeting – Historic Robert Mills Courthouse.
Attire: Business, Suit or Jacket and Tie.
3:00 PM – Wreath Laying Ceremony and Commemoration of Battle of Hobkirk Hill, Kirkwood Common Park, 107 Kirkwood Lane, Camden, South Carolina.
Joint SCSSAR Event with the Hobkirk Hill Chapter and Joseph Kershaw Chapter, SCDAR.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Hampton Inn, 122 Wall St., Camden SC 29020 – 1-803-272-0600
Hampton Inn (30 rooms at $169 per night) by booking online at
<http://hampton.com/> and entering the group booking code SAR
or by calling into the hotel and giving the April 19-20th dates and
group name of: Sons of the American Revolution
Holiday Inn Express and Suites’ 419 Sumter Hwy., Camden, SC 29020 – 1-888-465-4329
Holiday Inn Express (20 rooms at $159 per night),reservations by
directly calling the hotel and providing the April 19-20th dates and
group name: Sons of the American Revolution.
Both properties include free WIFI and a full complementary breakfast.
Rooms available for reserve from April 18-21st should Compatriots
desire, and March 18th will be the deadline for reservations.
Registration and payment required for attendance.
(Registration for dinner must be completed by Friday, April 12, 2024)
REGISTRATION FEES – Dinner $30 • Meeting $25

Frederica Naval Action Reception
2024-04-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Best Western Plus SSI, 301 Main Street, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Friday Evening Hospitality will be from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm at the Best Western next door to the Holiday Inn Express.
A time to meet, greet and wind down.
Friday/Saturday Night Dinners are on your own, No Reservations have been made, as everyone has their special place to eat on St. Simons Island

District (SC) - South Atlantic District meeting - 7:30 AM
2024-04-20 07:30 - 09:00
South Atlantic District Meeting
Historic Robert Mills Courthouse in Camden, SC

Zoom option:
Compatriots, Please find attached information for the District Meeting on Saturday, 20 April at 7:30 AM (EDST). Here is the link again: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91024605755?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 910 2460 5755
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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”

Georgia Society SAR Board of Managers
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States
The Georgia Society SAR Board of Managers meeting will on Saturday, April 27, 2024 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
2024-04-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Midway Church, 491 N Coastal Highway, Midway, GA, 31320, United States
April 28, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

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
2024-04-28 14:00 - 15:30
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 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Midway Cemetery, US Highway 17 South, Midway, Georgia 31320, Liberty County
Sponsored by the Athens, blue Ridge Mountains, Button Gwinnett, Captain John Collins, Marshes of Glynn, Mount Vernon, and Robert Forsyth Chapters of the Georgia Society SAR along with the Jacksonville and Panama City Chapters of the Florida Society SAR in conjunction with the St john’s Parish Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.
Nathaniel Bacon – SAR PRS #P-106410 – (1748 – 22 Nov 1807) – (31.806124, -81.431249)
Benjamin Baker – SAR PRS #P-107025 – (1717 – 01 Dec 1785) – (31.806122, -81.431254)
Martin Martin – SAR PRS #P-242472 – (1745 – 01 Apr 1812) – (31.806092, -81.431225)
James Powell Maxwell – SAR PRS #P-243397 – (1737 – 01 Mar 1792) – (31.806107, -81.431252)
John Winn – SAR PRS #P322558 – (1720 – 08 Feb 1781) – (31.806176, -81.431214)

SAR granite markers

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.

Pine Tree Festival Parade - 10:30 AM
2024-05-04 10:30 - 12:00
Pine Tree Festival parade – 10:30 AM
Swainsboro, GA
Details to be announced.
