Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

GASSAR Summer BOM Meeting
2021-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Check back for details

Constitution Day
2021-09-17 08:00 - 17:00
St. Paul’s Church,
Augusta, GA
Additional information, TBD

240th Anniversary of 2nd Siege of Augusta
2021-09-18 11:00 - 17:00
Kroc Center
Augusta, GA

Grave Dedication - Patriot Ruben Hill
2021-10-16 10:00 - 12:00
Grave Dedication: Patriot Ruben Hill
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery
34.384001841266475, -84.21785735859184
Dawsonville, GA
Oct. 16, 2021 10:00 am

Lyman Hall, Little River, & Robert Forsyth Chapters Co-sponsoring

GASSAR Fall Meeting
2021-10-23 10:00 - 12:00

Battle of Cowpens - South Carolina Society SAR Event
2022-01-15 14:00
Commemorations start at 2:00 PM – Wreath registration onsite at 1:30 PM
Jolly Park Amphitheater, 102 Railroad Avenue, Gaffney, SC
Wreath Registration information to joerichglav “at” gmail “dot” com
See www.scssar.org for more information.

241st Battle of Cowpens Commemoration - National Society SAR Event
2022-01-16 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Cowpens National Battlefield
4001 Chesnee Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
Wreaths: There will only be ONE main wreath to represent all wreaths.
Do NOT bring your chapter wreaths to this event.
You will need to REGISTER your wreath to be listed on the scrolling
wreath presenters list that will be shown at the site and online.
To register please send email with Organization name and presenter info
to
jdhoyle “at” rocketmail “dot” com
Attendance: Due to the COVID restrictions imposed on the park by the government the
National Park Service is trying to keep the crowd size to a minimum.
If you register a wreath, you can report this on the SAR Americanism
report and your physical presence at the park is not required.
Color Guard: The National Society SAR Color Guard is supporting this event and Color
Guardsmen are welcomed. Due to need to inform the National Park
Service of the size of the Color Guard and the need to be able to
communicate with guardsmen of any changes you will need to register
by December 31, 2021, on Signup Genius to participate in the event.
Please use the following link to sign up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094CAAA92DABFD0-cowpens
Also, you must have a mask with you at the event in case they are required.
The information printed in The Palmetto Patriot in the Winter 2021 edition page 14 concerning the date and time on the event at the Cowpens National Battlefield Park is incorrect. The event shown on SCSSAR.org on Saturday, January 15, 2022, is a South Carolina Society SAR and is separate from this event.

GASSAR Annual BOM Meeting
2022-01-28 - 2022-01-29
Event: Georgia SAR Annual Conference
Registration Form: Click Here
Date: January 28 & 29, 2022
Location: Sonesta Gwinnett Place
1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia 30096
(At Exit 104 Pleasant Hill Road on I-85 in Gwinnett County)
Reservations: 770-923-1775 or 800-766-3782
Rooms: $107 plus taxes
(Rate guaranteed through January 5, 2022)

Heros of the Hornets Nest and 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek
2022-02-11 08:00 - 2022-02-13 17:00
SAVE THE DATE
243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek
Revolutionary Days
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Event
Sponsored by the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
www.GaSocietySAR.org
Friday – February 11, 2022
Elijah Clark State Park – 2959 McCormack Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817
NOTE: Due to the health concerns of the Omicron Variant, there will be no lunch presentation this year. The pavilion is far too small to provide reasonable separation for attendees. We all hope that life will be much more normal next year.
11:00 AM Outdoor Events
1:00 PM – Please arrive for Wreath Presentation Check-in. Click here for registratioion form for wreath presentation
1:30 P.M. – Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Wreath Ceremony at Elijah Clarke’s grave. Regional color guard and militia units will combine to bring pomp and circumstance to the occasion. Wreath request forms will be sent at a later date – This is separate from the Saturday registration.
Park entry fees will be waived for attendees. www.GaStateParks.org/ElijahClark
Kettle Creek Battlefield, War Hill Road, Washington, GA 30673
Take a self-guided walking tour of the Kettle Creek Battlefield site, and enjoy the marked trails and interpretive signs. The ceremony at the site is scheduled for the next day – Saturday at 2:30 PM.
Washington, GA 30673
If you have available time, consider visiting the Washington Historical Museum and the Robert Toombs House to enjoy 18th century history and Battlefield Relics. For more information visit – www.washingtonwilkes.org
NOTE: Due to concern of the Omicron Variant, the Kettle Creek Battlefield Association, Inc. (KCBA) annual dinner has been postponed until a later date. Dinner on Friday evening will be on your own.
Saturday Morning – February 12th, 2022
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 – Historical performers in the City Square, Georgia Society SAR Living History building with demonstrations located in a historic building just off the Square.
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.
11:00 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.
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Event continues
Kettle Creek Battlefield, War Hill Road, Washington, GA 30673
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. Click here for “Wreath Registration Form for Saturday” and send to Ed Rigel, Jr.

Sunday Morning – February 13th, 2022
Washington, GA 30603
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. The service will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Mediator in downtown Washington

Additional Information on these events will be posted here as it becomes available.

Brier Creek Rev War Battlefield Dinner
2022-03-04 08:00 - 17:00
Sylvania, GA

National Spring Leadership
2022-03-04 08:00 - 2022-03-05 17:00
Louisville, KY

Brier Creek Commemoration
2022-03-05 08:00 - 17:00

South Atlantic District Meeting
2022-03-11 08:00 - 17:00
Greensboro, NC

Battle of Guilford Courthouse
2022-03-12 08:00 - 17:00

Grave Marking
2022-03-12 13:00 - 15:00
The Sunbury Chapter, NSDAR
and The Sukey Hart Society, GSSCAR
Cordially invite you to attend the dedication
of our grave markers
commemorating the service of the Revolutionary War soldier
Frederick Thompson
and his wife
Nancy Coker Thompson
Date: Saturday, March 12th, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery
1120 Bethlehem Church Road, Bethlehem, GA 30620
GPS Coordinates: 33.9256134, -83.7058563
Chapters and Societies are invited to present a wreath in honor of the Patriot.
Presenters, please email your Name, Chapter/Society, and Office by Monday, 7 February 2022 to sunburyamerica250committee@gmail.com

Grave Dedication
2022-03-12 15:00 - 17:00
.Sukey Hart C.A.R and Lyman Hall SAR are marking David Smith and William Pentecost, and Samuel McMillan (CAR only) in a joint ceremony at 3:00 PM at the David Smith Cemetery,
GPS Coordinates: 33.9603004, -83.6639023
The cemetery is located at the intersection of GA-53 and Jackson Trail Road Right off Hwy 316, near Winder
988 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, GA 30680 .

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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
