Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

National (TN) - Andrew Jackson's Hermitage - 250th Plaque Presentation - Noon Central Time
2024-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Snellville Memorial Day Event - 4:30 PM
2024-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Snellville Veterans Memorial, 2342 Oak Road SW, Snellville, GA, 30078, United States
Snellville Veterans Memorial – 4:30 PM
Need Militia and Color Guard
Commander Bill Palmer will be in command.

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

The registration form for both the Color Guard and the Wreath Laying ceremony can be found on the Pensacola chapters website at www.pensacolasar.org.
Once on the website, select the “Events and Programs” dropdown menu, and click on “Battle of Pensacola Commemoration.” The form is a .pdf form that you can fill out on your computer and then email the completed form to: battle@pensacolasar.org.
Questions regarding registration or the event itself can also be directed to battle@pensacolasar.org or to Pensacola SAR, c/o Chris Washler, 3400 Connell Drive, Pensacola, FL, 32503.
Reservation Form – Society Name, Chapter or Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Phone Number, Email Address, How does the group wish to be announced, Number attending each event: Color Guard Procession, Wreath laying Ceremony

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

Grave Marking - Patriot Silas Mercer - 1:00 PM
2024-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Phillips MIll Baptist Church, 5479 Greensboro Road S, Washington, GA, 30673, United States
Grave marking dedication ceremony for Patriot Rev. Silas Mercer (SAR P-247895)
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Locations: Philips Mill Baptist Church, 5479 Greensboro Road S, Washington, GA 30673 in Wilkes County, Georgia
Georgia Society SAR Co-Sponsored: Little River Chapter and Washington-Wilkes Chapter
Silas Mercer – SAR PRS#P-247895 (25 Feb 1745 – 01 Aug 1796) – (33.6690677, -82.8868723)
SAR granite marker
Wreath registration to William “Bill” J. Tankersley by email at: wjtank “at” Comcast “dot” net
or by regular mail: 2645 Louisville Road, Appling, GA 30802
Please provide: Organization, Chapter, Name of Presenter, Office or Title, Email address, telephone number.

Contact Alton McCloud, President, Little River Chapter Georgia Society SAR

Marietta National Cemetery - Flag Placement Ceremony by Boy Scouts - 8:30 AM
2024-05-25 07:30 - 21:30 | Marietta National Cemetery, 500 Washington Ave NE, Marietta, GA, 30060, United States
Flag Placement Ceremony by Boy Scouts
Marietta National Cemetery, 500 Washington Ave NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Saturday, 25 March 2024
Event begins at 8:30 AM with presentation of colors and a 3 volley salute
Report time is no later than 7:45 AM
Scouts will place 18,176 flags in about 20 minutes.

National (SC) - Buford's Massacre Commemoration - 10:30
2024-05-25 10:30 - 12:00
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and The General Francis Marion Chapter cordially invite you to participate in the 244th Commemoration of
Buford’s Massacre – also known as Battle of the Waxhaws
Saturday, May 25, 2024 – 10:30 AM
Buford’s Massacre Site, Buford’s Crossroad, South Carolina SAR, DAR, CAR, and SR societies and chapters are invited to participate in a formal wreath laying ceremony at the Park’s Monument beginning at 10:30 a.m. Participants desiring to present wreaths must deliver them to the Park no later than 10:00 a.m., May 25th, to label and arrange them.
All compatriots are encouraged to wear period dress (Continental or Militia). Wreaths may be dedicated to the slain at the site, a unit or group of patriots, or an individual patriot. To ensure all participants are recognized in the celebration program, it is requested you complete and mail your intent for my receipt not later than May 17 the to:
Greg Ohanesian, Past President, S.C.S.S.A.R., Post Office Box 1373, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512
(843) 479-7193
Fax: (843) 479-7195
E-mail: ohanesianfirm@cs.com

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

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

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

Memorial Day
2024-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
Memorial Day Events

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

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

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

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

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

Flag Retirement Ceremony
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Robert Forsyth & Piedmont Chapters will hold their Annual Flag Retirement at Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, GA on
Sat. June 8, 2024, 10:00 A.M.
barring any terrible upsets.
Emil Decker, Compatriot
Details will be forthcoming
