Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Constitution Day – Augusta – St Paul’s
2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Support the three Augusta DAR chapters with our SAR Color Guard, Militia and Compatriot attendance as they host their annual Constitution Day activities in Saint Paul’s Churchyard that morning,
Time is believed to be 10:00 AM
More details to be announced

George Washington Tomb Vigil
2022-09-17 08:00 - 17:00
NSSAR Guardsmen, The National Color Guard staff cordially invites you to honor our patriot commander and join us at Mt Vernon for the annual George Washington Tomb Vigil of Saturday September 17th.

There are several hotels close to Mount Vernon
Hampton Inn & Suites – Fort Belvoir Alexandria South
Candlewood Suites – Alexandria – Fort Belvoir, an IHG Hotel
Best Wester Plus – Mount Vernon/Fort Belvoir

We have again been given permission to bring our weapons, under the following stipulations:

Commanders may wear their swords, all blunted edged and only removed from their sheaths when marching the guard.
No other knives will be allowed.
Muskets may be carried by the guard as they march and stand guard at the tomb.
No powder, ball or bayonets are to be brought onto the property.
There will be a safety check preformed in the parking lot before any guardsmen can move any further on the property.
All muskets must always be in the control of guardsmen and all additional national weapons safety rules are to be followed.

Due to the steepness of the hill from the Estate to the tomb please consider your ability to traverse a 800 foot 4 percent grade before signing up.
This year the signup sheet is being handled online. Please use the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CAAA92DABFD0-mount1
We will again be able to park near the Ann Pamela Cunningham Building – See map and instructions.
I will bring some drinks, water, and snacks with me. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Commander Brooks Lyles at brooks.lyles@gmail.com
Vice Commander Scott Collins at scottcollins1775@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you at the end of summer in beautiful Mt. Vernon.
In service
Brooks Lyles
NSSAR National Color Guard Commander
Scott Collins
NSSAR National Vice Commander
Robert Myers
NSSAR National 1st Adjutant
Kenneth Goodson
NSSAR National 2nd Adjutant
Click Here for Guardsman Information

The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals
2022-09-09 08:00 - 2022-09-10 17:00
The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals celebrates the 242nd 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, Sept. 10, 2022, at 10am.
This is a National SAR Color Guard Event with wreath presentations and musket volleys.
On Friday, we plan a four Patriot Grave Marking in downtown Greeneville, TN at the Old Harmony Cemetery. There is also a Real Daughter to be honored by the DAR buried here.
We have made arrangements with the historic General Morgan Inn in downtown Greeneville for a block of rooms at a discounted rate. The Grave Marking is only two blocks from the hotel.
The Grave marking will be on Friday morning at 10am.
The rest of the day, you will be free to tour the Andrew Johnson Homestead and Tailor Shop; the historic
Dickson-Williams Mansion; the historic DAR house, home of Johnson’s great grand-daughter; the City Garage Car Museum; and the Greene County Museum. All these are within a two block walk of the hotel, plus beautiful downtown Greeneville offers quaint shops and restaurants.

Friday evening, we plan to have a two-meat buffet dinner in the beautiful Convention Center Dining Room of the Gen. Morgan Inn. Reservations are required. We will have a special guest speaker and plenty of opportunities to meet and greet.

The Commemoration will be on Saturday, September 9, 2022 at the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park

General Lafayette Celebration – LaGrange, Georgia
2022-09-06 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM on Lafayette Square in LaGrange, Georgia!
The Lafayette Alliance will host a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the life and legacy of General Lafayette and his contributions to the American Revolution.
The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard has been asked to Present Colors and fire muskets.

Lafayette Day Wreath Laying
2022-09-06 | Lafayette Square: LaGrange, Georgia, 25 West Lafayette Square, LaGrange, Georgia, 30240
Lafayette Day Wreath Laying hosted by the Lafayette Alliance.

Battle or Eutaw Springs
2022-09-03 10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, September 3, 2022
National Society SAR Event
10:00 AM – Patriotic Church Service,
Church of the Epiphany
211 Epiphany Road
Eutawville, SC

11:15 Wreath Laying Ceremony
(WREATHS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO BE PRESENTED)
Battle Monument Park,
Intersection of Highways 6 & 45
Eutaw Springs, SC
(GPS 33.40728, -80.29875)

Noon – Lunch on your own at
Sweatmans BBQ
1427 Eutaw Road
Holly Hill, SC
No reservation required – payable at the door.

Wreaths
Douglas Doster, 480 Winding Brook Drive, Cameron, SC 29030
803-823-2824
dosterdouglas@gmail.com

GASSAR Summer BOM Meeting
2022-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States

240th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks
2022-08-20 10:00 - 14:00
The Kentucky Society SAR invites you to attend
the Memorial Service for the
240th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks

Saturday, 20 August, 2022 @ 10 a.m. EDT
Blue Licks Battlefield State Park
10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, KY
(Color Guard muster at 9:00 a.m.)

Contact Scott Giltner – stgilt@earthlink.net to register.

Afterwards:

Join us in the park lodge for a lunch buffet and the Kentucky State Society Summer Meeting.
Join us in this National Color Guard event by presenting a wreath, carrying your state flag or participating in the flintlock gun

Battle of Musgrove Mill - South Carolina event
2022-08-20 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, August 20, 2022
10:00 AM
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
398 State Park Road
Clinton, SC 29325

wreaths email
smithgirz@gmail.com

132nd National Congress
2022-07-10 08:00 - 2022-07-15 17:00
Savannah, GA

Color Guard at Braves Game
2022-07-04 08:00 - 17:00
Will be an evening Game
Need 50 muskets/rifles for firing on the field

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094caaa92dabfd0-braves

Freedom Fireworks
2022-07-02 16:00 - 22:00
Washington, Georgia (Wilkes County)
The Freedom Fireworks Committee would be honored to have the SAR Color Guard on hand for the flag raising at our event, scheduled for Saturday July 2nd.
The event runs from 4 pm to 10 pm.
The flag raising typically is at 6 pm.
Detailed timeline is pending but we’re building the event plan in the coming weeks. I’ll keep you in the loop as we finalize things.
Thank you for your participation, looking forward to having your cadre back in town.

Deadline for submission of motions - Summer BOM Meeting
2022-06-23 08:00 - 17:00
Any motion to be considered at the Summer BOM meeting July 23, 2022 must be submitted by this date. Submissions must be made as directed in the Sourcebook

Flag Retirement Ceremony
2022-06-11 10:00 - 11:00
Robert Forsyth and Piedmont Chapters Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
Ingram Funeral Home Chapel, 10:00 am June 11, 2022

242nd Anniversary Ramsours Mill
2022-06-03 10:00 - 2022-06-05 14:00
Battle Weekend, the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill takes place Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th in Lincolnton NC. It has been two years since the full Battle Weekend could take place and once again, all the past supporters are in place.
There is a $99.00 per night room block at Hampton Inn, 129 Roper Dr, Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092, (704) 736-2000 using room code SAR.
June 3rd:
Those doing the full 18th century experience may camp with period correct tents at the battlefield along with or nearby the Reenactment Camp check-in after 10:00 am.
SAR Reception @ Hampton Inn – 4:00 pm followed by Dinner at Court Street Grill.
Thunder Over Carolina Inc Battlefield Ghost Walk 6 – 9 pm.
June 4th:
SAR Commemoration and Wreath laying Ceremony – 10:00 am; followed by buffet Lunch at the battlefield with a food vendor, there are vouchers one can purchase on this website for $15.00 or use cash on site, along with a Welcome & Brief History, a Weapons Demo, Battle Reenactment, Battlefield Tour, and Thunder Over Carolina Inc Battlefield Ghost Walk 6 – 9 pm. All of these events after the Commemoration are conducted by combined efforts of SAR, DAR, Thunder Over Carolina Inc, The Lincoln County Historical Association and numerous Reenactors.
Food vouchers for $15.00 may be purchased here and the menu is bar-b-cue plate with beans, slaw, roll, drink, banana pudding.
June 5th:
Camp Opens at 10 am; Welcome/Brief History, Church Service, followed by, Battlefield Tour and Battle Reenactment. Camp closes at 2:00 pm.
Registration at: https://ncssar.org/event/242nd-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-ramsours-mill/
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill
2022-06-03 08:00 - 2022-06-05 17:00

SAR Grave Marker Dedication
2022-05-21 11:00 - 12:00
The Joseph Habersham Chapter
Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution

Request the honor of your presence at the dedication of a
SAR Grave Marker
May 21, 2022
11:00 AM

Commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Solider
John S. Strange

The ceremony will be conducted at the
Strange Family Cemetery
1433 GA Hwy 51
Carnesville, GA 30521
Franklin County
Please send wreath information (Presenter Name, Title, and Organization) to
cashlg@windstream.net by May 13, 2022.
Coming from Athens or Atlanta; Interstate 85 exit 149 at Banks Crossing to U S Hwy 441 north 7 miles, turn right onto GA Hwy 51 east 5.6 miles. Entrance on right at white frame homeplace.
Coming from Carnesville, Hartwell; Interstate 85 exit # 160 to GA Hwy 51 west for 4.1 miles. Entrance on left at white frame homeplace.
Cemetery GPS coordinates: 34.3710162, -83.3801284 SAR PRS Number P-299319

Grave Dedication - 3 Revolutionary War Patriots
2022-05-14 13:00 - 15:00
The Athens Chapter, GASSAR
Sunbury Chapter, NSDAR,
Sukey Hart Society, GSSCAR

Request the honor of your presence
At the dedication of three grave markers
Commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Soldiers

James Greer, Shearod Thompson and William Wilson

Saturday, May 14, 2022
1:00 PM

Greer Family Cemetery
1050 V.M. Osborne Road, Statham, GA 30666
GPS Coordinates 33.91181050, -8360851
Oconee County, Georgia

Please R.S.V.P. by 29 April 2022
if you plan to lay a wreath.
Justin Reese 706-353-3145 or
Justin.reese@charter.net
With presenter’s name, chapter/organization and position title

Directions to Grave Markings
Please note: The Greer Family Cemetery is located in a private field at 1050 V. M. Osborne Rd, Statham, GA 30666. It is situated directly behind Dove Creek Elementary School on Hog Mountain Road/GA 53. Parking is available along the sides of V. M. Osborne Road or at Dove Creek Elementary School.
Coordinates: N33.9181050 degrees, W083.60851 degrees
From Atlanta:

Take I–85 North towards South Carolina.
At Exit 106 keep Right to take GA-316 East. Continue 27 miles
Turn Right onto Hog Mountain Road/GA-53. Continue 3.6 miles
Turn Right onto Osborne Rd.
Turn Right onto V. M. Osborne Road.

From Athens:

Take 316 West towards Lawrenceville/I-85.
Turn Left onto Hot Mountain Road/GA-53. Continue 3.6 miles
Turn Right onto Osborne Road.
Turn Right onto V. M. Osborne Road.

South Atlantic District Meeting
2022-05-13
Orlando, FL
Florida Annual BOM meeting May 13-14
SAD meeting May 14, 10-11am

Grave Dedication for Don Crawford McClanahan
2022-04-30 12:00 - 13:00
Grave Dedication for
Compatriot Don Crawford McClanahan
August 28, 1935 – January 31, 2018

.Assembly
Presentation of Colors Georgia Society Color Guard
Biography Steve Morrison
Piedmont Graves Chairman
Honor The meaning of coins on a headstone: “A penny, you stopped and paid your respects”
Taps Chip Muse Sergeant -at-Arms
Retirement of Colors Georgia Society Color Guard
Benediction Steve Morrison, Chaplain

Grave Dedication
2022-04-30 11:00 - 13:00
Piedmont and LaGrange Chapters
Sons of the American Revolution
.While celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Members of the Piedmont and LaGrange Chapters Request the honor of your presence at the dedication of a Memorial Grave Stone commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Soldier.
Joseph Breed
Saturday, April 30, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Shadowlawn Cemetery
210 New Franklin Road, LaGrange, Georgia 30241
Please call
Gerald Breed, 770-579-1869, jcbreed77@hotmail.com
by April 15, 2022 If you would like to present a wreath
Directions:
Latitude: 33.045999N
Longitude: -85.029257W
Please bring a chair

Dedication of Grave Stone - Joseph Breed
2022-04-30 11:00 - 12:00
Piedmont and LaGrange Chapters
Sons of the American Revolution

While celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Members of the Piedmont and LaGrange Chapters Request the honor of your presence at the dedication of a Memorial Grave Stone commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Soldier

Joseph Breed

Saturday, April 30, 2022
11:00 A.M.

Shadowlawn Cemetery
210 New Franklin Road, LaGrange, Georgia 30241

Please call
Gerald Breed, 770-579-1869, jcbreed77@hotmail.com
by April 15, 2022 If you would like to present a wreath

Directions:

Latitude: 33.045999N
Longitude: -85.029257W

Please bring a chair

Patriot Joseph Breed Grave Marking
2022-04-30 11:00 - 12:00
Piedmont and LaGrange Chapters Sons of the American Revolution

While celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Members of the Piedmont and LaGrange Chapters Request the honor of your presence at the dedication of a Memorial Grave Stone commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Soldier
Joseph Breed
Saturday, April 30, 2022
11:00 A.M.

Shadowlawn Cemetery
210 New Franklin Road, LaGrange, Georgia 30241

Please call
Gerald Breed, 770-579-1869, jcbreed77@hotmail.com by April 15, 2022, If you would like to present a wreath

Directions:

Latitude: 33.045999N Longitude: -85.029257W
Please bring a chair

Patriot Grave Marking
2022-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Potential Grave Marking, Midway Church

GASSAR Spring BOM Meeting
2022-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States

Federica Naval Action
2022-04-16 10:00 - 17:00
CELEBRATE FREDERICA PATRIOT’S DAY

April 19th – a significant date in the founding of our Nation – the “shot heard around the world” at Lexington and Concord in 1775, and the capture of British Vessels on the Frederica River at Saint Simons Island in 1778.

SATURDAY, April 16th, 2022
10:00 a.m. – Memorial Ceremony – 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. To register for Wreath Presentations – Click Here
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.
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

Like the Frederica Patriots Day Celebration on facebook/fredericapatriotsday

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Holiday Inn Express, St. Simons Island
299 Main Street
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-2175

Group Name: Sons of the American Revolution
Price: $139.00 per night, 2 double beds for 1-2 adults, Note: additional adults (over 18) there will be a $5:00 charge per adult
Confirm your reservations No Later Than 14 March 2022

Friday Evening Hospitality will be from 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Location is being confirmed. Normally at the Best Western next door to the Holiday Inn Express.
Friday / Saturday Night Dinners are on you own, No Reservations have been made, as everyone has their special place to eat on St. Simons Island.

Patriot Grave Markings
2022-04-09 08:00 - 17:00
The Captain John Collins, Piedmont,
and Button Gwinnett Chapters,
Sons of the American Revolution
Request the honor of your presence at the dedication
of graves commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Soldiers
John Clark, John Hames
and George Bradford
Saturday, April 9, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Marietta National Cemetery
500 Washington Avenue, Marietta, Georgia 30060
Please call 770-579-2748 or email ecagle1@bellsouth.net
by April 1, 2022 If you would like to present a wreath

Directions:
33o 57′ 5″ N
84o 32′ 27″ W
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution 1776-2026
Please bring a chair

Patriot Grave Marking
2022-04-02 10:00 - 12:00
The Athens and Lyman Hall Chapters GASSAR

and Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR

Request the honor of your presence
At the dedication of a SAR grave marker
Commemorating the service of Revolutionary War Soldier

Captain John Venable

Saturday, April 2, 2022
10 AM

Venable Family Cemetery
Galilee Church Road
Jackson County, Georgia

Please R.S.V.P. by March, 20, 2022
if you plan to lay a wreath.
Justin Reese 706-353-3145 or
Justin.reese@charter.net
With presenters name, chapter/organization and position title

Revolutionary War Re-enactment / Living History Event
2022-03-18 09:00 - 15:00
In Celebration of America’s upcoming 250th Anniversary the Henry Laurens Chapter Sons of The American Revolution invite you to a Revolutionary War Re-enactment / Living History Event:
Place: Aiken High School
Date: 18 March 2022
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Address: 449 Rutland Drive NW, Aiken SC 29801 (School Football Field)
To ensure your organization’s recognition and event requirements, please complete and return the registration information provided to Ted Walker, event Coordinator, at
Ted Walker, Event Coordinator, 207 Chalk Bed Road, Graniteville, SC 29829 or Email: twalkerj@bellsouth.net
Phone (803) 599-1654
Please arrive to set up prior to start time of event.
Name:
Presentation display Type:
Will you bring Traveling Trunk Display?
What is your historical / educational display?
Address:
Telephone Number and Email address:
Will you be in uniform / Militia or colonial attire?
Will you participate in Color guard?
Will you participate in battle re-enactment?
If you need assistance or need more information please call Ted Walker at (803)599-1654
Ted Walker, VP Piedmont Region, SCSSAR

Dedication of Bench at the Hermitage
2022-03-13 14:00 - 17:00
Hermitage, Nashville, TN
