Events occur throughout the year, and are opportunities for travel, education, and fellowship.  Some events are Sponsored on the National Level, as in the commemoration at NPS Battle Parks, such as Cowpens and Valley Forge. State Events are held for local battles, commemoration ceremonies, and events recognized by the State Color Guard. Local events include memorial services, parades, and other events a SAR chapter may be invited to attend.  Below are some of the up coming events you may be interested in attending. 

Oct
21
Sat
Double Grave Marking Ceremony for Patriot John Bagby and Patriot Philip Isley @ Fairview Presbyterian Church
Oct 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

The Button Gwinnett Chapter SAR, Blue Ridge
Mountains Chapter SAR, and Robert Forsyth Chapter SAR of the GA Society SAR

Request the honor of your presence at a Double Grave Marking Ceremony for Patriot John Bagby and Patriot Philip Isley, who both fought at the 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse in NC. Patriot Philip Isley was an 1823 Founding Member of the
Fairview Presbyterian Church, that is celebrating its 200th
Anniversary.

Oct
25
Wed
Liberty Tree Ceremony @ Toccoa River Park, Veteran Mem
Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter adding a Liberty Tree to the Veterans Park in McCaysville, GA

Oct
28
Sat
GASSAR Board of Managers @ Pam’s Garden Patch
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nov
4
Sat
Grave Marking Ceremony
Nov 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Samuel Elbert Chapter GASSAR, The Button Gwinnett Chapter GASSAR and The Stephen Heard NSDAR Chapter invite the GASSAR, NSDAR, and family descendants to attend a Revolutionary War Grave Marking Ceremony on November 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Patriot Jacob Higginbotham.

Directions from Downtown Elberton: (Intersection of Highway 17 aka College Avenue and Highway 77 aka N Oliver Street to the Jacob Higginbotham Grave) Go North on College Avenue / Highway 77 approx. 7.2 miles, turn left on Centerville Road, right beside Elbert Co. Fire Dept. Station 6. Centerville Rd. will change to Cunningham Rd. and the grave is approx.. 4/10 miles from the Fire Department. 911 address approx. is 2367 Cunningham Rd. Elberton, Ga. 30635. GPS 34.207224 / -82.898806. We will have SAR signs at Centerville Rd., Cunningham Rd and the cemetery

Nov
17
Fri
Grave Marking Lt. John McIntosh @ Mallow Plantation Cemetery
Nov 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Commander of Fort Morris during the Siege of Nov. 1778, who challenged the British to “Come and Take It!”

Coordinates: 31.54601, -81.37621

Nov
18
Sat
Come and Take It! @ Fort Morris Historic Site
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

CAR, DAR & SAR Chapter Representatives will receive a “Come and Take It!” Flag Streamer.

Dec
2
Sat
Battle of Vann’s Creek Commemoration @ , Richard Russell State Park
Dec 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Walter McNealy Pavilion, Richard Russell State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA

Dec
11
Mon
Wreaths Across America Kickoff @ State Capitol
Dec 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

State of Georgia will have a ceremony at 12:00 Noon at the State Capitol for the opening of Wreaths Across America Week in conjunction with the Georgia State Society National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. NOTE: This event is at the state capitol NO muskets, rifle, or edged weapons will be allowed

Dec
16
Sat
Wreaths Across America (Many locations)
Dec 16 all-day

Dec 16: Wreaths Across America (Many locations) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens. Highway 124, 87 Scenic Highway S, Lawrenceville, GA Noon

Jan
26
Fri
Georgia Society Annual Meeting @ Sonesta Gwinnett Place
Jan 26 – Jan 27 all-day