Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Constitution Day
2023-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Constitution Day
The anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution is Sunday September 17, 2023
Details on observances in Georgia will be announced on a later date.

Commemoration of the Siege of Augusta - 1:00 PM
2023-09-16 13:00 - 15:30
Second Siege of Augusta 1781
2023 Commemoration
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
Time: 1 pm
Place: Kroc Center Auditorium

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. We will conduct the commemoration ceremony in the comfortable 300-seat Kroc Center Auditorium. The ceremony will consist of bringing greetings, a battle seminar by Historian Steven Rauch and wreath presentations.

Following the indoor ceremony, we will go out to the battlefield behind the Kroc Center to watch a mock battle reenactment demonstration to be conducted by our militia and artillery sections firing black powder muskets and six black powder cannons. SAR, DAR, C.A.R. and other patriotic and lineage societies and chapters are invited to participate in a formal wreath laying ceremony as part of the program.
Participants presenting a wreath need to fill out the following form and return it.

Please check in with Sue at the registration table by 12:30 PM.
Continental, Militia or period attire is encouraged.
To ensure your organization’s recognition in the program and receive a flag streamer, please complete, and return the registration form provided to Sonny Pittman, Event Coordinator, at:
sonnypittman@comcast.net
Sonny and Sue Pittman, Event Coordinators
2202 Holly Haven Court, Augusta, GA 30907-3779
(706) 860-1050; sonnypittman@comcast.net and shpittman@comcast.net

This year we are asking that adults please make a $5.00 donation to help us defray expenses of conducting this commemoration event (auditorium and lunchroom rental and cost of the black powder for the musket and cannon firers – Sonny Pittman

Constitution Day Program - Augusta, GA - 9:30 AM
2023-09-16 09:30 - 12:00
9:30 AM – 10:30AM. Our Combined SAR Color Guards will support the Augusta Chapter, NSDAR in conducting Constitution Day activities at St. Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds Street.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. The Augusta Chapter, NSDAR and the local SAR chapters will host a luncheon consisting of BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, and tea provided by Larry Sconyers BBQ in the Kroc Center Lunchroom. There will be cake for dessert. You must sign up for the luncheon in advance and the cost is $16.00 per person.
Sonny and Sue Pittman, Event Coordinators
2202 Holly Haven Court, Augusta, GA 30907-3779
(706) 860-1050; sonnypittman@comcast.net and shpittman@comcast.net
Will Participate in the 12:00 PM lunch @ $16 dollars per person.
Checks for lunch should be sent to Sue Pittman, 2202 Holly Haven Court, Augusta, GA 30907.
Number of Attendees for lunch: __________________ x $16.00 =_______________tota1

Vigil at George Washington’s Tomb (VA)
2023-09-16 08:30 - 16:30
Vigil at George Washington’s Tomb
A National SAR event in VA
Date appears to be September 16, 2023, at
Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VZ 22121
March to the Tomb is at 8:30 AM with tomb shifts every 15 minutes beginning at 9:00 AM. Closing ceremony and march back to the Mansion begins at 4:00 PM.
Details and electronic signup will be announced at a latter date.

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.

September 11 Remembrance Service - 7:00 PM
2023-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Chattaoochee Mountain Firgound, 4235 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville, GA, 30523, United States
A 911 service will be held on September 11, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the
Chattahoochee Mountain Fairground, 4235 Toccoa Highway, (GA state route 115), Clarkesville GA 30523.

The event will be sponsored by Joseph Habersham Chapter, Georgia Society SAR, and Grant-Reeves VFW Post # 7720.

We are requesting as many Color Guard members as can attend to be there for this event. Black Powder Musket Volley is planned
We will have our cannon there and it will be fired.

Many thanks,
J. Larry Whitfield – My phone # is 706-499-9437 if there are any questions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orlando, FL
Details to be announced

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, June 25, 2023

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

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

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

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

Holler with questions.

Ed Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battle of Waxhaws - Buford's Massacre - Commemoration (SC)
2023-05-27 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 243rd Commemoration And Grave Marking of Patriots of Buford’s Massacre Battle of the Waxhaws Saturday, May 27, 2023
Buford’s Massacre Site, Buford’s Crossroad, South Carolina

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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