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Brier Creek Education Day Booth

GASSAR NATIONAL EVENT

10:00 am – Cannon, Ceremony, and Wreath Ceremony.

The Brier Creek Education Day is an annual historical event held at the Brier Creek Battlefield in Screven County, Georgia. It is designed to teach students and the public about the Battle of Brier Creek (March 3, 1779) and themes of the Revolutionary

February 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Activities & Program

  • History Station: Dr. John Derden provides an overview of the battle’s history and the battlefield’s preservation.
  • Weaponry Demonstrations: Reenactors demonstrate Revolutionary War period weapons, including muskets and black powder procedures.
  • Artifact Displays: Tables showcasing period-accurate clothing, hats, and tools used by American Patriots.
  • Artillery Firing: Each session typically concludes with the firing of 6-pounder cannons by the Brier Creek Artillery and the playing of “Taps”. 

Brier Creek Battlefield, Sylvania, GA

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Sylvania, Georgia 30467 United States + Google Map

Hosted by: Brier Creek Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association (BCRWBA)