Revolutionary Days

 

10:30 A.M. 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 the City square.

Parade STARTS at 10:45 A.M.

 

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 Square.

 

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.

 

9:00 --- 5:00 P.M. The Robert Toombs Historic Site and the City Museum will remain open for Visitors. Children & Uniform personnel are welcome Free of Charge