Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

South Atlantic District meeting as part of Florida Society SAR Annual Meeting
2026-05-15 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 (America/New_York)
Details forthcoming

Patriot Enoch Smith Grave Marker Dedication - Ellijay at 1:00 PM
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
WHAT/WHO: Single Patriot Enoch Smith grave marking jointly co-sponsor Blue Ridge Mountains (BRM) Chapter SAR with Capt. James Kell (CJK) Chapter DAR
WHERE: This will be at Macedonia Baptist Church, 6568 Big Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30536 at 1:00 PM
HOW: The DAR have determined that the grave is lost to time but will place a plaque on a pole in the cemetery with the dedication. SAR will mark with our traditional granite plaque at its foot.

Other details forthcoming.

250th Mareker Dedication - Acworth, GA - 2:00 PM
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Mars Hill Cemetery, 2850 Mars Hill Church Road, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Come join us in a ceremony dedicating a granite marker honoring the
250th Anniversary of American Independence, 1776 – 2026.
Mars Hill Cemetery – 2850 Mars Hill Church Road – Acworth, GA 30101
Saturday; May 16, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Sponsored by the Captain John Collins Chapter Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution.

To present a wreath, please complete the Wreath Registration
Form and email to President Jim Poole at
jimpoole82@gmail.com

Memorial Day - Marietta National Cemetery - 8:00 AM
2026-05-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Marietta National Cemetery, 500 Washington Ave NE, Marietta, GA, 30060, United States
Marietta National Cemetery has requested a color guard and musket firing for the event on Saturday, May 23. The Marietta National Cemetery event begins at 8:00 a.m. and they have requested that color guard and musket firing participants arrive early (by 7:00 a.m. or so at the latest).

Brad Quinlan, when he reached out to me in February, said that the Secretary of the Interior has implemented a new requirement before musket firing at these kinds of events, that the musket firing individuals be provided a brief safety training. Hence, the early arrival request time. Brad knows that the SAR color guard members who fire muskets are well trained and apologized for the need, but apparently some kind of incident occurred last year that made the training/safety requirement be put in place (not related to these events)

Here is the link to the National Memorial Day Association of Georgia website for the Marietta National Cemetery to confirm the date/timing for the Saturday flag placement event.

Memorial Day - Georgia National Cemetery - 10:00 AM - placing of flags at 9:00 AM
2026-05-23 09:00 - 23:00 | Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA, 30114, United States
The Georgia National Cemetery has requested a color guard and musket firing for the Georgia national Cemetery Memorial Day event.
At 9:00 AM a few thousand volunteers place gravesite flags on the 23,000+ gravesites of Veterans and their family members in the cemetery.
This is immediately followed by the ceremony (expected at 10:00 AM)
Keynote speadker is COL (Ret) Richard White, President of the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame.
Bill Palmer is coordinating.

(IN) - National - George Rogers Clark Commemoration
2026-05-23 11:00 - 17:00
Location: George Rogers Clark Memorial – 401 S 2nd St – Vincennes, IN 47591
Time: 11:00 AM

Patriotic Service and 250th Stone Dedication Ceremony - Gainesville, GA - 11:00 AM
2026-05-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Northlake Baptist Church, 4823 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Memorial Day Patriotic Service followed by Memorial Stone Dedication
Location: Northlake Baptist Church – 4823 Thompson Bridge Road – Gainesville, GA 30506 (closer to Murrayville)
Time: Prestentation of Colors for 11:00 AM ceremony followed by 250th Memorial Stone Dedication at Flagpole after the service at 12:15 PM
Expect to have musket and cannon firing
Emil Decker is contact person

National - (MO) - Battle of Fort San Carlos Commemoration
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00
I extend a heartfelt welcome and seek your attendance and command of Color Guard activities at the 2026 Commemoration and Grave marking Ceremonies at Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Most years the event has been held the Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day. However, in 2026, Missouri Society is hosting this national Color Guard event on May 31.

Please plan on attending and drop a pin on your calendar for this ceremony. We have had 30 plus color guard for the prior 3 years, and enjoy the full support of the community and their local militia group.

2026 is a special year that honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It will be a two-day event in Ste. Genevieve. The French Colonial Museum and historians will be Saturday’s highlight.

If plans come together, a first-time grave marking for a patriot may also get worked into Saturday’s schedule. The rural cemetery is south of Ste. Genevieve about 60 miles.

If your schedule permits, stay a night or two. The town is blessed with some very nice restaurants and shops for the spouse if she joins you.

I look forward to seeing you! MOSSAR will notify everyone when online registration is established.

Steven G Perkins
Missouri Society SAR – Ozark Mtn Chapter
Chapter Registrar/Genealogist
State Color Guard Commander

Patriot Grave Marker Dedication - James Pittman - Madison County, Georgia - Time to be determined
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00
Brandy Pethel, Regent of the James Pittman Chapter, NSDAR has received the NSDAR Historian General approval letter dated 9 September 2025 for a Patriot Grave Marking for Patriot James Green Pittman (SAR P-271003). The Georgia Society SAR has no evidence that this Patriot’s grave has been marked before. As such, we accept the evidence found and approved by the NSDAR Historian General and approve this grave marking for the SAR to be performed.
Regent Brandy Pethel has requested that this joint DAR/SAR Patriot grave marking to be performed on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the grave site located in Madison County, GA.
Time is still to be determined. other details forthcoming

Patriot Grave Marking - John Thrasher (P-304753)
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Salem Methodist Church, 3280 Salem Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677, United States
The Athens Chapter Georgia Scoiety SAR invites you to a Patriot Grave Marker Dedciation cermony for Patriot John Thrasher (P-304753) at the Old Salem Methodist Church near Farmington, Georgia in Oconee County.
Address: 3280 Salem Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677
More details forthcoming

Flag Day Service and Annual Flag Retirement - Cumming, GA
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
The Robert Forsyth Chapter and the Piedmont Chapter of the Georgia Society SAR invite you to their Flag Day Service and Annual Flag Retirement Service.
Location: Ingram Funeral Home Chapel – 210 Ingram Avenue – Cumming, GA 30040
Date: 13 June 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
This is considered a National Event by the NSSAR Color Guard

15th Annual Gwinnett Flag Day Ceremony - Lawrenceville, GA - 10:00 AM
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Lawrenceville VFW Post 5255, 368 Grayson Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046, United States
15th ANNUAL GWINNETT FLAG DAY CEREMONY
Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM
VFW Post 5255, 368 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Join us as we unite in celebration and patriotism to honor the 249th birthday of the American Flag, our nation’s symbol of freedom, equality, and justice for all.
Gwinnett Flag Day LLC – A 501c3 non-profit, nonpolitical organization with the mission of uniting our communities and teaching future generations the history and importance of respecting our American Flag.
Website: GwinnettFlagDay.org Facebook: Flag Day Gwinnett
Refreshments available before and after the ceremony.

National - Flag Day
2026-06-14 08:00 - 08:30

National - (FL) - Alligator Bridge Commemoration - Time ???
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:30
SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026, BATTLE OF ALLIGATOR BRIDGE COMEMORATION CALLAHAN FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING. DETAILS TO FOLLOW. NATIONAL EVENT FOR FIRST TIME!
Details forthcoming

Grave Marking – Patriot Thomas A. Hinesley
2026-06-27 10:30 - 11:30
Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Casimir Pulaski Chapter Georgia Society SAR invites you to a SAR Patriot Grave Marker Dedication Ceremony for Patriot Thomas A Hinesley (SAR P-182083)
Date: 27 June 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Cross Plains Baptist Church, 1356 Cross Plains Road, Carrollton, GA 30116
Contact Jim Swinson for more details – jgswinson@yahoo.com – 770-658-4976
Details

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Event Categories: GASSAR Color Guard, Grave Dedication

Venue

Cross Plains Baptist Church
1356 Cross Plains Road
Carrollton, GA 30116 United States + Google Map

Independence Day - Braves Game - 8:00 PM Game time
2026-07-04 20:00 - 21:00 | Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave, SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
Planning is underway with the Atlanta Braves for a larger ceremony with the Atlanta Braves organization – guardsmen, militia, artillery.
May have the opportunity to display and/or fire cannons – potentially on the field.
Need to determine interst level as plans are being developed.

National - 136th Congress - Greensboro, NC
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-16

Georgia Society SAR Summer Board of Managers Meeting
2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Patch Restaurant, 100 Southland Drive, Barnesville, GA, 30204, United States
Georgia Society SAR Summer BOM Meeting
Pam’s Garden Patch Restaurant
100 Southland Drive
Barnesville, GA

National - (KY) - Battle of Blue Licks Commemoration
2026-08-15 08:30 - 12:00
The Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution invites you to attend the Memorial Service for the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks.
Saturday, 15 August, 2026 @10:00 a.m. EDT. Blue Licks Battlefield State Park 10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, KY (Color Guard Muster at 8:45 a.m.)
Join us in this National Color Guard event by presenting a wreath, carrying your state flag or participating in the flintlock salute.

Bushnell's Turtle 250th
2026-09-05 08:00 - 17:00
Labor Day Weekend
Warrenton, GA

We are looking for Revolutionary Era Reenactors, craftsmen, Artisans, Spokesmen, Coordinators and Military Enthusiasts
For more information email: r2t2enterprise@gmail.com or call 706-914-0930

National - (DE) - Battle of Couch's Bridge
2026-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Pencader Heritage Museum, 2029 Sunset Lake Road, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Battle of Couch’s Bridge

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Pencader Heritage Museum, 2029 Sunset Lake Road, Newark, DE, 19702 (map)
Google Calendar ICS

On September 3, 1777, at Cooch’s Bridge, the first battle of the Philadelphia Campaign and the only battle fought on Delaware soil during the Revolutionary War. At least two-dozen Continental soldiers were killed during that battle and are believed to be buried in forgotten, unmarked graves somewhere on the battlefield.
The Delaware Societies of the Sons and the Daughters of the American Revolution requests your presence to honor and remember the soldiers who fell at the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge. Also participating will be the Pencader Heritage Area Association, Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site, Delaware Division of Historic and Cultural Affairs, 1st Delaware Regiment, and member of the Friends of the Washington Rochambeau Trail.
Color Guard Muster: Compatriots wearing continental uniforms would be greatly appreciated. Please register at the following link: Battle of Cooch’s Bridge Memorial Service. Memorial service honoring the fallen Continental & militia soldiers who bravely fought in the only American Revolutionary War battle in Delaware. Contact: Peter Moller, Cooch’s Bridge Battlefield DESSAR Coordinator and NJSSAR Trustee, hobokenpete@gmail.com

National - (VA) - Battle of the Capes - 11:00 AM
2026-09-05 11:00 - 14:00
245th Anniversary of the Battle of the Virginia Capes and the 400th Anniversary of the French Navy
Co-hosted by the Norfolk Chapter and the French Navy
Details to follow

Grave marking Patriot Claborne Webb - Elberton, GA (potential of two others) - Time 10:00 AM
2026-09-12 10:00 - 11:00
The Samuel Elbert Chapter of the Georgia Society SAR invites you to a Grave marker Dedciation Ceremony for Patriot Claborne Webb (P-315141)
Location: Deadwyler Cemetery – Ware Drive – Elberton, GA (GPS 34.07010, -82.95617) (at Hwy 17 & Hwy 72 Loop)
Date: 12 September 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Russell Terrell is ccontact person – rbterrell58@gmail.com

Constitution Day
2026-09-17 08:00 - 08:30

National (VA) - Washington Tomb Vigil
2026-09-19 08:00 - 16:00
Please mark your schedules and pass along to your members that the Vigil for Washington’s Tomb at Mount Vernon is set for September 19, 2026.
Later there will be a signup genius sent with the ability to sign up and yes it will be organized and sent out after Congress. But I wanted you all to know as soon as it was set with Mount Vernon.
It is one week later this year and coincides with the market that takes place on the property.
Hit me with any questions.
Ken Goodson – National Color Guard Vice Commander – 616-836-8298

NSDAR Patriot Grave Marking in Shady Dale Georgia - 1100 AM
2026-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
Your attendance is requested by the George Walton Chapter Georgia Society SAR and the NSDAR in marking Patriot Jacob Mercer at Providence Baptist Church in Shady Dale, Georgia at 11:00 AM.
Color Guard and Muskets are needed.
Details are still forthcoming.

National Society SAR - Fall Leadership
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-03 17:00
The Galt House – Louisville, KY

National - (NC/SC) - Battle of Kings Mountain Commemoration
2026-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC, 29702, United States
Details forthcoming.

Siege of Savannah
2026-10-09 08:00 - 10:00

Grave Marking - Patriot Edward Williams (P-320654) - Raburn County - 1:00 PM
2026-10-17 13:00 - 14:00
Grave marker Dedication Ceremony for Patriot Edward Williams (P-320654)
Location – Chechero Baptist Church Cemetery, 4973 US -76, Claytong, Georiga, Raburn County
Time: 1:00 PM
Sponsored by Joseph Habersham Chapter
