Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Commemoration of the Battle of Brier Creek
2023-03-04 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
03-04-2023 – Saturday – Brier Creek Battlefield Commemoration – 244th – 11:00 AM at the Battlefield.
Details to be announced

National SAR Spring Leadership (KY)
2023-03-04 08:00 - 17:00
Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY
03-03-2024 – Saturday – Donors Breakfast, Trustee’s meeting, etc.
03-03-2024 – Saturday – Evening Banquet – Color Guard retires colors
Go to www.SAR.org to register

BCRWBA, Inc. Annual Banquet
2023-03-03 18:30 - 21:00
03-03-2023 – Friday, BCRWBA, Inc. Annual Banquet – 6:30 PM, location TBA
Details to be announced

Education Day at the Brier Creek Battlefield
2023-03-03 09:00 - 15:00
03-03-2023 – Friday, Education Day at the Brier Creek Battlefield – 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM (Noon), and 1:30 PM.
Details to be announced

National SAR Spring Leadership (KY)
2023-03-03 08:00 - 21:00
Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY
03-03-2023 – Friday – National SAR Committee Meetings, etc.
03-03-2023 – Friday – Evening Banquet – Color Guard presents colors
Go to www.SAR.org to register

Georgia Delegation Dinner at Spring Leadership (KY)
2023-03-02 17:00 - 19:30
03-02-2023 – Thursday – Georgia Delegation Dinner in Louisville, KY –
Details to be announced by Georgia Society SAR President David Ludley

Battle of Moores Creek (NC) - 10:00 AM
2023-02-25 09:00 - 12:00
We will be conducting the Annual Anniversary remembrance of the Battle of Moores Creek on 25 Feb 2023 at 10:00 am
To prepare for the wreath-laying ceremony portion, we request that all who plan to attend and present wreaths complete the RSVP form at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3wIHtLvIthY4Bg_T4wiRSRDdnRUP9CPSiCTY0M_0ajeum_A/viewform
Moores Creek National Battlefield
200 Moores Creek Drive
Currie, NC 28435
This is a National SAR event

George Washington's Birthday Event - Gainesville, GA
2023-02-22 17:00 - 18:30
George Washington’s Birthday
Wednesday February 22, 2023 – 5:00pm
Washington Monument
201 Washington Street NE
Gainesville, GA
34.300510, -83.825714
Submit request to participate in the Wreath Presentation no later than
February 15, 2023, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program
Organization, Name of Presenter, Office or Title, Email Address, Phone
Send to Carterjwood “at” yahoo “dot” com

George Washington Birthday Celebration - Athens Chapter
2023-02-20 18:00 - 21:00
The Athens Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
Cordially Invites You and Your Guest(s) to the Annual George Washington Birthday Celebration, Public Service Awards Program and Installation of 2023 Chapter Officers
Monday, February 20, 2023
6:00 PM – Social Hour; 7:00 PM Dinner

Trumps Catering, 2026 South Milledge Avenue, Suite B, Athens, Georgia 30605
$30 per person
Dress – Men: Dark Suit, Blazer w/SAR Tie, Kilt or Colonial Attire
Ladies: Dress, Suit, Pantsuit or Colonial Attire

RSVP to Justin.reese@charter.net by Feb 13 and Pay at Door (Check or correct change please) or mail your check by February 13th
Athens Chapter GASSAR, 1081 Fox Glen Dr, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Questions, Contact: Justin Reese Phone: 706-353-3145 or justin.reese “at” charter “dot” net

Colonial Worship Service - 8:30 AM
2023-02-12 08:30 - 09:30
The Colonial Worship Service will be held at 8:30 AM in the
Episcopal Church of the Mediator
214 E. Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington, GA 30673

Kettle Creek - National SAR event - Saturday Afternoon event
2023-02-11 14:00 - 16:30
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. Please see “Wreath Registration Form for Saturday” and send to Ed Rigel, Jr.
“Revolutionary Days” Celebrating the 244th Anniversary of The Battle of Kettle Creek
Kettle Creek Battlefield Memorial Ceremony, Saturday, February 11,2023 at 2:30pm, War Hill Road, Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia
All Societies and Chapters of the C.A.R., DAR, SAR, other hereditary Societies and patriotic or historical organizations are invited to attend. Descendants and the public are especially welcome.
Submit request to participate in the Wreath Presentation no later than
January 31, 2023, to assure listing in the Ceremony Program
Organization:
Name of Presenter:
Office or Title of Presenter:
Email Address:
Phone:
Due to rocky soil conditions and winds we do NOT use wreath stands at War Hill.
Mail to: Ed Rigel, Jr., 1608 Indian Way, Cumming, GA 30040
or Email: edrigel@gmail.com

Kettle Creek - National SAR event - Saturday morning activities
2023-02-11 09:30 - 12:30
Saturday Morning – February 11th, 2023
A National Society SAR Historic Sites & Celebrations Committee Event Washington Square in Historic Downtown Washington, GA 30673
9:50 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR Elijah Clarke Militia Honor Guard with Musket Salutes will raise the 1776 Colors of the Revolutionary War on the Wilkes County Courthouse Flag pole.
9:50 A.M. –12 Noon – Come experience Revolutionary Living History including demonstrations and performers. Located just off the square in the Court Street Livery (16 W Court Street, Washington, GA) Look for the SAR Living History building signs.
10:10 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR combined Color Guard & Militia will gather at the Revolutionary War monument on the Washington City Square to Salute and Honor the Wilkes County Militia – (the Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest) and all Revolutionary War Patriots.
10:30 A.M. – Color Guard and parade participants gather behind the Courthouse for the assembly of the Revolutionary War Parade — ALL the public (Children & Grownups) are welcome to participate in the event as our National Colors and re-enactors lead us around Washington Square. Parade STARTS at 10:45 A.M.
10:45 A.M. – The parade will start and will march two complete times around Washington Square and will end behind the courthouse at Fort Washington Park.
11:15 A.M. – Georgia Society SAR Elijah Clarke Militia and other re-enactors with black-powder muskets will present a dramatic portrayal of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Fort Washington Park behind the Wilkes County Courthouse.
11:45 A.M. – The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard–Elijah Clarke Militia and others, will present arms and fire a thunderous musket salute as the Revolutionary War Colors are lowered and our Present-day National Colors are raised on the Wilkes County Courthouse Flag pole.

KCBA Annual Banquet - 6:00 PM
2023-02-10 18:00 - 21:30
6:00 P.M. – The Kettle Creek Battlefield Association, Inc. (KCBA), Georgia Society SAR and Kettle Creek NSDAR will host a dinner and Revolutionary War program in honor of the Kettle Creek Patriots. Reservations are required and are to be made directly with KCBA.
Please see the Friday Dinner Invitation. The event is hosted at the Washington Wilkes Country Club, 300 Country Club Drive, Washington, GA 30673. Dinner Reservation due by January 331, 2023 – KCBA, PO Box 729, Washington, GA 30673 – $35.00 per individual
KCBA’s website is – www.kettlecreekbattlefield.com (Do not use the .org site)
The Kettle Creek Battlefield Association Annual Banquet celebrating the “The Battle of Kettle Creek”
Friday, February 10th 2023
Washington Wilkes Country Club
300 Country Club Dr.
Washington, GA 30673

Cash Bar & Reception 5:00 P.M.
Dinner at 6:30 P.M.

Dinner Cost: $35.00 per individual
Please make your checks payable to the
Kettle Creek Battlefield Association
Mail to:
Kettle Creek Battlefield Association, P O Box 729, Washington, GA 30673
Please include your email address.
Dinner reservation must be received by January 31, 2023.
For questions contact: Walker Chewning Cell: 678-409-4644

NOTE: Those wishing to sit as a group or family please designate on your RSVP—Tables seat “6” and will be assigned by number

Heroes of the Hornets' Nest - Elijah Clark
2023-02-10 10:00 - 14:30
Elijah Clark State Park – 2959 McCormack Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817
The 2023 Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Remembrance will kick off at 10:00 AM at the restored cabin and Elijah Clark Museum at Elijah Clark State Park with a variety of demonstrations on colonial lifestyle, including demonstrations of colonial attire, a Traveling Trunk display, period dulcimer music, and cannon and musket demonstrations. Authors of new period books will be on hand for book signings. SAR Color Guard members will bring pomp and circumstance to the occasion. A free indoor chili cookout and dessert buffet at noon will be served compliments of the Elijah Clark State Park, Lincoln County Historical Society; Atlanta and William Few Chapters GASSAR; Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR. Noted local historian and SAR Compatriot David Noble is the featured speaker. The wreath ceremony will follow at 1:30 at the Elijah and Hannah Clarke gravesite.
1:00 PM – Please arrive for Wreath Presentation Check-in.
1:30 PM – 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
Revolutionary Days – Heroes of the Hornets’ Nest Ceremony – Friday, Wreath Registration
Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton, GA
Friday, February 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm
Name of Wreath Presenter________________________________
Organization: SAR DAR CAR (Please circle) Other___________________
Position: _____________________________________________
Presenter’s e-mail address ________________________________
Send registration form by February 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. to
Alan Smith, email: das1842@icloud.com.
706-308-5135
Or by regular mail to: Alan Smith, PO Box 300, Thomson, Ga. 30824-0300

Hospitality Time & Concert
2023-02-09 08:00 - 17:00
Friday, April 21st: Hospitality time sponsored by the SCSSAR at the Camden American Legion Post. 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
he Camden American Legion Post 17, 1333 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden (GPS coordinates to follow), will be our “base of operations”.

We have the Post reserved all day Friday and Saturday.
It is available to us those mornings also if some groups wish to meet, organize or just rest up.

There is a free concert by the OLD GUARD ARMY BAND at 6:00 PM Friday afternoon on the grounds of Historic Camden nearby. (open to public)

Battle of Cowan's Ford (NC)
2023-01-28 08:00 - 23:00
242nd Commemoration of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford
National SAR event in NC
Saturday, 01-28-2023
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Hopewell Presbyterian Church
10500 Beatties Ford Road
Huntersville, NC,

This is a National SAR event

Georgia Society SAR Annual meeting - Saturday
2023-01-28 08:00 - 15:00
01-28-2023 – Saturday
8:30 AM – Memorial Services
9-15 AM – Winter BOM
9:15 AM – Georgia Society Ladies Program
10:15 AM – Georgia society Ladies Auxiliary Annual Meeting
10:45 AM – Annual Meeting
11:45 AM – Chapter & Youth Awards Banquet
12:45 PM – Installation of 2023 Officers, Youth Award Presentation, Installation of 2023 Georgia Society President

Georgia Society SAR Annual meeting - Friday
2023-01-27 14:00 - 21:00
Georgia Society SAR Annual meeting
01-27-2023 – Friday
2:00 PM to 5:30 PM – Registration Open
6:00 PM – Reception and Cash Bar
7:00 PM – Member Awards Banquet

Robert Forsyth Chapter 7th Anniversary Dinner
2023-01-21 18:00 - 22:00
Robert Forsyth invites you to attend our Annual Anniversary Dinner, Officer Induction, and general mayhem, (note the Cash Bar option at 6:00 p.m.)
January 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM Social Hour & Cash Bar – 7:00 PM Dinner
RSVP by January 10, 2023 to David Johnson, 4725 Connie Mara, Suwanee, GA 30024
$55.00 Per Person – Dress: Business, Kilt, or Uniform
Tams Backstage, 251 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040

NSDAR (SC) Patriot Benjamin Hatcher marking (SC)
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:30
Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM
NSDAR (SC) Marking for Patriot Benjamin Hatcher
Edgefield United Methodist Church, 309 Norris Street, Edgefield, SC
info@Old96DistrictDAR.com
This is a NSDAR grave marking, the SAR will be there to support the DAR but this marking will not qualify for the SAR Patriot Grave Marker Dedication medal application.

Battle of Cowpens - 241st - 10:00 AM
2023-01-17 10:00 - 12:00
National Event – The 241st Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens
The National Park Service has moved the Commemoration to the Battle Anniversary date.
TUESDAY, 17 January 2023 at 10:00 AM
(National SAR event) – Held at the monument located on the Cowpens National Battlefield, 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Chesnee, SC 29323
The Park is open but is on limited hours for the Visitor Center and has a limit on the number of individuals that can be inside the Visitor Center at one time. Masks are optional.
The names of the SAR, DAR, and C.A.R. chapters would want to register their wreaths need to notify the Secretary of the Daniel Morgan Chapter South Carolina Society SAR No Later Than Thursday, 12 January 2023.
The contact individual for registration is John D. Hoyle at jdhoyle@rocketmail.com
Wreaths will be placed prior to the ceremony. There will be a single recognition of all presenters.

General Daniel Morgan Wreath Laying - 10:30 AM
2023-01-14 10:30 - 11:30
State Event – 10:30 AM – Wreath Laying Ceremony at the statue of General Daniel Morgan, Daniel Morgan Square, Spartanburg, SC. Morgan Square is at the intersection of Church Street and Main Street
Following the ceremony there will be a brunch at a local church. Time and location TBD
Note: This is the traditional chapter ceremony that preceded the National SAR Ceremony at Cowpens Battlefield Park. While there will be weekend activities at the Battlefield on both 14 & 15 January, the formal wreath laying ceremony which is the National Event, has been moved to Tuesday, 17 January 2023. As such, there will be no formal SAR ceremonies at the Battlefield during the weekend.

Wreaths Across America event in Lawrenceville, GA
2022-12-17 12:00 - 13:30
There will be many Wreaths Across America Events on this weekend and at various times. Please try to support any of these events you can attend. Wreaths Across America is considered a National SAR Color guard event.
Program will stat at NOON. Color guard should report about forty-five minutes to an hour early.
The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard will be participating at
East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens
Highway 124
87 Scenic Highway S
Lawrenceville, Georgia

The cemetery will have 2 employees directing where to park as they enter.

The Color Guard may park to the left near the white buildings. No one else is parking there. They may enter the building using the steps on the right side of the first building to use the restroom, change clothes, or get some coffee or hot chocolate. These steps enter into the kitchen and the restroom is immediately past the kitchen.

Wreaths Across America events
2022-12-17
Various locations and various times – please try to support these events as you are able.

Honor Guard at State Capitol for NSDAR Wreaths Across America
2022-12-12 11:00 - 14:00
The State of Georgia will have a ceremony at Noon for the opening of Wreaths Across America Week in conjunction with the Georgia State Society National Society Daughters of the American Revolution at the State Capitol in Atlanta.
The Georgia Society SAR Color Guard has been asked to provide an Honor Guard for the Presentation of Colors and Retirement of Colors. We can have as many flag bearers as we can muster.
PLEASE NOTE that since this event is at the state capitol NO muskets, rifle, or edged weapons will be allowed.
Since the Legislature is not in Session there should be parking available around the State Capitol. Street parking might be available.
The following web address will take you to the Public Parking areas located around the Capitol.
https://gba.georgia.gov/services/parking-services/general-public-parking
My plans are to park at the Steve Polk Parking Lot located at 65 Marin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA which is located by Elite Parking and is also referred to as The Freight Depot Parking area. for this lot you will need a credit/debit card and you must know you tag number when you punch your information into the kiosk.
if you think you are coming PLEAE LET ME KNOW ASAP. We can have as many as can attend I need to make sure to have enough flags.
Please attend if it is at all possible.
One Wreaths Across America event can be counted as a National Society SAR National Color Guard Event with any others counted as a state or chapter event as appropriate.

Crawford County 200th Anniversary
2022-12-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Roberta, GA, 970 US-80, Knoxville, GA, 31050, United States
Arrival time is no later than 3:30 PM
Parade with Musket firing
The Crawford County Georgia Historical Society has requested that we help them celebrate the county’s 200th anniversary on December 10, 2022.
Please arrive by 3:30 PM – Parade to start at 4:15 PM – Assembly area is at the Old Crawford County Courthouse in Knoxville, GA
We will be at the start of the parade, immediately behind the police car and before the local JROTC unit.
They would like for us to march three times around the old Courthouse in Knoxville, Georgia, with a musket firing each time. We will then the lead a parade approximately 1 mile to Downtown Roberta, Georgia. Vehicles are supposed to be available to transport those not able to walk this distance to a point closer to the parade ending in Roberta so you can join the finish.
The Militia is invited to fire their muskets at the courthouse and again in downtown. All of this is subject to being able to meet safety protocols.
Vehicles are supposed to be available to get people back to the area where you parked your vehicle – John Trussell is coordinating the transportation for the Georgia Society SAR Color Guard.

Compatriot Jim Butterworth - Lyman Hall Chapter event
2022-12-03 15:00 - 16:00
Saturday, 3 December 2022, at 3:00 PM
Location: Yonah Memorial Gardens, 255 US-41 Business, Demorest, GA 30535
GPS of Cemetery: 34.5556, -83.5479
Compatriot marking for Judge James Newby Butterworh, who was a Vice-President of the Lyman Hall Chapter Georgia Society SAR

Vann’s Creek Ceremony
2022-12-03 11:00 - 14:00
Samuel Elbert Chapter Georgia Society SAR has booked the
Walter McNealy Pavilion
on Saturday December 3, 2022, at 11:00 am
for the Vann’s Creek Ceremony.

The address is
2650 Russell State Park Dr.
Elberton, Georgia 30635
GPS 34.160457 -82.740900.

This is the same building that has been used in recent years.

Funeral - Color Guard - Compatriot William M. Hay - 2:00 pm
2022-12-01 13:00 - 15:00
A Georgia Society SAR Color Guard has been requested for the Funeral of Compatriot William M. Hay who passed away at the age of 88.
Bill received the Patriot medal from the Georgia Society SAR and was a member of the Color Guard.
Services are on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 2:00 pm in Columbus Georgia.
Please pass along to the Georgia Color Guardsman who may like to attend in uniform to help honor Bill’s service to the SAR and to the Georgia Society SAR Color Guard.
Location
McMullen Funeral Home
3874 Gentian Blvd
Columbus, GA 31907

Funeral Time 2:00 pm
Visitation Time 1:00 pm

Fort Morris Come & Take it
2022-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Fort Morris Historic Site State Park, 2559 fort Morris Road, Midway, GA, 31320, United States
This is a National Society SAR event.
Fort Morris 17th Annual “Come and Take It!” Commemoration
Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
Saturday, November 19th, 2022 at 10:00am

Friday, November 18th, at 5:00pm – Hospitality & Lodging: Holiday Inn Express, 4601 Hwy 17; Richmond Hill; Exit #87 of I-95; Call (912) 756-6668 ask for the Sons of the American Revolution Rate – (code SOR) $149.00 for rooms with a King-size bed or two Double-sized beds. The cut-off date for special rate is September 23rd, so if you want to participate, reserve now.
6:30pm – Dinner: Love’s Seafood Restaurant, 6817 Chief of Love Rd (912) 925-3616)

Sat, Nov. 19th, at 10:00am – Fort Morris Sunbury Memorial Ceremony; Fort Morris Historic Site, 2559 Fort Morris Rd, Midway, GA 31320 Exit #76 off I-95 (912) 884-5999; CAR, DAR & SAR Chapter Representatives will receive a “Come and Take It!” Flag Streamer.

12:00 noon – Lunch: Sunbury Crab Co, 541 Brigantine-Dunmore Road (912) 884-8640

Number of Reservations: Friday Dinner: Saturday Lunch:

Name(s):

Email: Telephone:

Participation: Flag Bearer: Musket Salute: Wreath Presenter:

Organization: Title:

Name of Wreath Presenter: Location of Residence:

To ensure recognition in the printed program, please respond ASAP
stevenhinson61@gmail.com
Mail to: Steven Hinson, 128 Deerfield Dr, Brunswick, GA 31525, (912) 258-2033
