1,000 Color Guard Events and Counting

Georgia Society of the SAR Honors its Most Prolific Guardsman

Hats off to Garnett (“Jack”) Ferguson who, as of 10 September 2009, passed a remarkable milestone.  In less than nine years in the SAR, Jack has recorded over a thousand events in his Continental uniform, traveling inestimable miles every year and spending from half a day to a weekend for each event – and all at his own expense.  You must know Jack:  he’s the Piedm

This is the first in a series of videos that show the progress being made on our new SAR Genealogy Library and Headquarters.  This video includes a brief introduction and history of the site where the new building is situated on and provides an aerial view of the street. 

Topics also briefly covered are the 1937 Flood and 1890 Cyclone that caused damage in the area.

At the new site, the NSSAR's neighbors will include:

KENTUCKY TOBACCO CO. WAREHOUSE & BRANDEIS & SANDERS BUILDING

Battle of Vann’s Creek – Cherokee Ford 2009

Elberton, GA – December 5, 2009

As you drive along the borders between Northwestern South Carolina and Northeastern Georgia, you will begin to notice place-names that look as if they were torn directly from some of the better-written history books of the Revolutionary War (Andersen, Hartwell County, Elberton). These books cover historic battles and skirmishes that have long been overlooked but are now coming to the light of day.

VETERANS DAY GALA

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Nov. 11, 2009

The San Antonio, TX chapter hosted a Veterans Day Gala at the luxurious Petroleum Club on Veterans Day evening.  Many participants were dressed in formal attire.  Several color guardsmen participated, including some from the Boerne, TX chapter.  Several DAR leaders were in attendance.  Unfortunately, Robin had come down with a cold and was unable to attend.

Greetings fellow compatriots.  The leaves in some parts of the country have turned to gold, rust and plum, while in other areas the trees are bare and snow is on the ground.  It is the time of the year when we think of turkey, pumpkin pie and football.  As we near Thanksgiving, Robin and I want to extend our best wishes that you and members of your family have a safe and happy holiday.

229th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain