BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Carolina Society SAR - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://scssar.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Carolina Society SAR REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T031200 CREATED:20260416T165122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165123Z UID:1794-1776441600-1776452400@scssar.org SUMMARY:SCSSAR Ladies Auxiliary Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:The SCSSAR Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Silent Auction Friday night from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Vendors Room located close to the Banquet Hall at the Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Northeast located at 8910 Farrow Road\, Columbia\, SC 29203. \n\n\n\nWe are asking that all ladies who can to please bring to the hotel items for sale at the Silent Auction by 4:00 P.M. Any “excess treasures” of yours are welcome! If you are arriving later please come on anyway! Mrs. Martha Girz and I will be there to lay out the auction items. \n\n\n\nWe hope to have a final swing through the Silent Auction for last minute bidders midway through the dinner. Winners will be announced that evening and items must be picked up by close of the dinner and awards banquet…a tight schedule but doable with your help.  \n\n\n\nOn Saturday morning\, April 18th\, those of you who wish to may meet in the hotel lobby between 9:15 A.M. and 9:30 A.M. to join other spouses for a morning trip into Columbia to pursue antique stores. Mrs. Jo Wyrsodick will lead this excursion. Cars will be needed and car pooling will be helpful. Many thanks to Jo! Lunch in Columbia near the shops is possible if you desire it. I have been advised that the morning men’s meeting should be completed by 12:00 noon. \n\n\n\nP.S. membership dues of $3.00 are welcome but not required for participation in these events. As a member of our S.C. Auxiliary you automatically become a member of the National Auxiliary at no extra cost. \n\n\n\nPOC: Barbara Ohanesian\, Chairwoman\, Ladies Auxillary\, SCSSAR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Events QR Code URL:https://scssar.org/event/scssar-ladies-auxiliary-silent-auction/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Northeast\, 8910 Farrow Road\, Columbia\, South Carolina\, 29203 CATEGORIES:SCSSAR Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T080000 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260119T145731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T182241Z UID:844-1776441600-1776499200@scssar.org SUMMARY:2026 South Carolina Society SAR Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:SCSSAR Members: \n\n\n\nUPDATE: 16 March 2026 \n\n\n\nThere are only 8 rooms remaining at the block rate at the hotel. We hope this will be a record number in attendance. Click Here to link to the Hotel to make your room reservation\, please do so before April 2nd. \n\n\n\nTechnology is great at times\, but the online ordering system choked and we’re having to go back to old school registration. That means sending Larry Gamble an email to reserve your place and mailing a check. We will still take registration payments at the door. \n\n\n\nIf you registered prior to March 5th\, you should be fine. If in doubt\, email our State Secretary\, Larry Gamble ( WLGamble@icloud.com ) and he will confirm. \n\n\n\nRegistration for Friday and Saturday for members is $75. You can bring a guest for an extra $55. That makes a Member plus Guest $130. This will also include a breakfast buffet on Saturday morning before the business meeting. \n\n\n\nRegistration for the Saturday meeting for members is $35. \n\n\n\nEmail your RSVP to Larry Gamble at: WLGamble@icloud.com \n\n\n\nMake Payments out to “SCSSAR” and mail to: Larry Gamble at 2055 Golfair Rd.\, Sumter\, SC. 29154 \n\n\n\nSorry for the inconvenience. \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nThe hotel is set\, preparations are made\, now we need you! Please plan on joining your SCSSAR compatriots in Columbia\, SC at the Hilton Garden Inn\, Northeast on Farrow Road. This year’s annual conference starts on April 17th with the SCSSAR Awards Banquet that evening and then in the morning on April 18th for the SCSSAR Annual Meeting. \n\n\n\nClick Here to link to the Hotel to make your room reservation\, please do so before April 2nd. \n\n\n\nThe online ordering system choked and we’re having to go old school with registration. That means sending Larry Gamble an email to reserve your place and mailing a check. We will still take registration payments at the door. \n\n\n\nIf you registered prior to March 5th\, you should be fine. If in doubt\, email our State Secretary\, Larry Gamble ( WLGamble@icloud.com ) and he will confirm. \n\n\n\nRegistration for Friday and Saturday for members is $75. You can bring a guest for an extra $55. That makes a Member plus Guest $130. This will also include a breakfast buffet on Saturday morning before the business meeting. \n\n\n\nRegistration for just the Saturday meeting for members is $35. \n\n\n\nPayments can be mailed to: Larry Gamble at 2055 Golfair Rd.\, Sumter\, SC. 29154 \n\n\n\nThe registration for the Annual Meeting uses these links. Members have two options\, for registration. Option one\, register for the Friday Banquet and the Saturday Business meeting for just $75. As a bonus\, on Saturday\, we are providing a breakfast buffet starting at 8:30am. \n\n\n\nIf you are bringing a guest to the Awards Banquet\, please follow the second link to register your guest by using the link for Guest Registration. For members with guests staying over on Friday night for just $55\, your guest also gets breakfast on Saturday morning before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nFor members attending only the Annual Business Meeting on Saturday\, pay your $35 registration fee now\, then arrive at 8am and enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet at 8:30am before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nImportant times for attendees: Please complete your registrations before April 8th. \n\n\n\nFriday: Registration starts at 5pm\, Reception at 6:30pm\, and Dinner at 7pm. \n\n\n\nSaturday: Registration starts at 8am\, Breakfast Buffet at 8:30am\, and Business Meeting starts at 9am. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join us for this year’s Annual Meeting\, please consider a donation to the SC Society. Your generosity helps us fulfill the mission and goals of the SAR to promote History\, Patriotism\, Education\, and help the youth of today grow into the leaders of tomorrow. \n\n\n\nYour Donation is greatly appreciated. The SC Society SAR is an IRS designated 501c(3) non-profit. URL:https://scssar.org/event/2026-south-carolina-society-sar-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn – Columbia\, South Carolina\, 8910 Farrow Rd\, Columbia\, South Carolina\, 29203\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T211009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T231044Z UID:1243-1777075200-1777161599@scssar.org SUMMARY:Battle of Hobkirk Hill DESCRIPTION:Columbia SC URL:https://scssar.org/event/hobkirk-hill/ LOCATION:South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T211210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211213Z UID:1245-1779494400-1779580799@scssar.org SUMMARY:Artillery School Certification DESCRIPTION:Sylvania\, GA URL:https://scssar.org/event/artillery-school-certification/ LOCATION:South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T211349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211810Z UID:1247-1779494400-1779580799@scssar.org SUMMARY:Beaufort's Massacre - SCSSAR National Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scssar.org/event/beauforts-massacre-scssar-national-event/ LOCATION:South Carolina CATEGORIES:NSSAR National Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260412T194149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T194149Z UID:1779-1779703200-1779710400@scssar.org SUMMARY:Greenville County Memorial Day Observance and Revolutionary War Patriots Dedication DESCRIPTION:The event will unveil the names of 170 Revolutionary War Veterans inscribed on the Veterans’ Memorial at the Greenville County Administrative Complex. These veterans settled in Greenville County after the conclusion of the war. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Events QR Code URL:https://scssar.org/event/greenville-county-memorial-day-observance-and-revolutionary-war-patriots-dedication/ LOCATION:Greenville County Square\, 310 University Ridge\, Greenville\, South Carolina\, 29601\, United States CATEGORIES:Memorial Ceremonies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260318T175444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T175445Z UID:1518-1782568800-1782590400@scssar.org SUMMARY:A Day of Thanksgiving at Valley Forge DESCRIPTION:In Honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence: On June 27\, 2026\, a special day of thanksgiving and worship is planned at Washington Memorial Chapel: The Nation’s Chapel at Valley Forge located on private property within the Valley Forge National Historical Park—one of America’s most hallowed places. The event will honor America’s 250th anniversary and the sacrifices of hundreds of thousands of patriotic Americans who over the years have given their lives so that others can live in freedom and peace.  \n\n\n\nThe day will begin at 2:00 PM with a FREE viewing of the Sight & Sound film “A Great Awakening” telling the story of The Reverend George Whitefield’s powerful preaching during the first great awakening to tens of thousands of Americans and his unlikely friendship with Benjamin Franklin. The film reminds us of the vital importance of faith & morality for the formation of our nation — especially the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Washington Memorial Chapel is one of the sites on which the movie was filmed! \n\n\n\nFollowing the movie\, at 5:00 PM\, there will be a special Evensong from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer (the same prayer book that shaped George Washington’s faith). Brigadier General Ed Brandt\, former US Army Deputy Chief of Chaplains for the Army National Guard and Chief Chaplain\, National Guard Bureau\, and current Sr. Pastor for United Church of Marco Island\, Florida\, will give the sermon on this occasion of thanksgiving for God’s Providence in the formation of these United States of America. Plans for the event include live streaming and an outside screen for viewing due to limited chapel seating. Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs for the movie and in the event chapel seating is unavailable\, overflow will be on the lawn at the outdoor screen. \n\n\n\nThe liturgy of the evening will offer thanks to God for the many blessings He has bestowed on America over the course of the nation’s history to include special thanks for the bravery and patriotism of General Washington’s soldiers who greatly suffered at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778. Over 2\,000 of these soldiers suffered and died while encamped at Valley Forge due to sickness from lack of adequate food\, clothing\, and shelter.  \n\n\n\nThe chapel honors not only George Washington but all patriots\, civilian and military\, who struggled and sacrificed for the freedoms Americans enjoy today. It expresses the belief held by the nation’s Founders and summarized by Washington himself in a letter to Pastor John Rogers on 11 June 1783: “Glorious indeed has been our contest…but in the midst of our joys\, I hope we shall not forget that to divine providence is to be ascribed the Glory and the Praise.” \n\n\n\nThe Washington Memorial Chapel was built by and for the American people; it has never received any government funding and is truly the people’s chapel. Among other things\, the coats of arms of all 50 states are embedded in the chapel’s wooden ceiling. As an architectural gem on the National Register of Historic Places\, Washington Memorial Chapel preserves the sacred memory of the faith and resilience of the men and women who birthed a nation. It has stood since 1903 as a reminder and symbol of our great nation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Events QR Code URL:https://scssar.org/event/a-day-of-thanksgiving-at-valley-forge/ LOCATION:Washington Memorial Chapel\, 2000 Valley Forge Park Road\, King of Prussia\, Pennsylvania\, 19406\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250th ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev%E2%80%99d Tommy Thompson%2C Rector%2C Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge":MAILTO:fathertommy@wmchapel.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T211535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211903Z UID:1249-1783555200-1784159999@scssar.org SUMMARY:NSSAR Congress - Greensboro\, NC DESCRIPTION:Greensboro\, NC URL:https://scssar.org/event/nssar-congress/ LOCATION:South Carolina CATEGORIES:NSSAR National Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260223T215937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T215940Z UID:1374-1783641600-1783727999@scssar.org SUMMARY:NSSAR 136th Annual Congress - Greensboro\, NC DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon! URL:https://scssar.org/event/nssar-136th-annual-congress-greensboro-nc/ LOCATION:South Carolina CATEGORIES:NSSAR National Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T211640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211643Z UID:1251-1785542400-1785628799@scssar.org SUMMARY:Thomas Sumter DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scssar.org/event/thomas-sumter/ LOCATION:South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T211740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211743Z UID:1253-1786752000-1786838399@scssar.org SUMMARY:Camden\, SC DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scssar.org/event/camden-sc/ LOCATION:South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T211831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211834Z UID:1255-1787356800-1787443199@scssar.org SUMMARY:Musgrove Mill\, SC DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scssar.org/event/musgrove-mill-sc/ LOCATION:South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260903T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T212038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T212041Z UID:1257-1788393600-1788652799@scssar.org SUMMARY:Battle of Eutaw Springs - SCSSAR National Event DESCRIPTION:Santee\, SC URL:https://scssar.org/event/battle-of-eutaw-springs-scssar-national-event/ LOCATION:South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T212259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T212301Z UID:1262-1789171200-1789257599@scssar.org SUMMARY:Siege of Augusta DESCRIPTION:Augusta\, GA URL:https://scssar.org/event/siege-of-augusta/ LOCATION:South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T212405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211935Z UID:1264-1791331200-1791417599@scssar.org SUMMARY:Kings Mountain - SCSSAR National Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scssar.org/event/kings-mountain-scssar-national-event/ LOCATION:South Carolina CATEGORIES:NSSAR National Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261122T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261122T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260219T212529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T212532Z UID:1266-1795305600-1795391999@scssar.org SUMMARY:Battle of Blackstock DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scssar.org/event/battle-of-blackstock/ LOCATION:South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261206T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260223T213403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T213408Z UID:1358-1796551200-1796565600@scssar.org SUMMARY:Battle of the Great Canebrake DESCRIPTION:The Battle of the Great Cane Brake (December 22\, 1775) was a\, if not the\, pivotal Revolutionary War skirmish in Greenville County\, SC\, where Patriot forces under Col. Richardson defeated Loyalists. Commemorated annually by the SC Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)\, this\, the “Snow Campaign\,” occurred near the Reedy River.  URL:https://scssar.org/event/battle-of-the-great-canebrake/ LOCATION:Historic Hopkins Farm\, 3717 Fork Shoals Rd.\, Simpsonville\, South Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261219T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260223T214450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T222745Z UID:1364-1797681600-1797681600@scssar.org SUMMARY:2026 Wreaths Across America - Beaufort\, SC. DESCRIPTION:This event honors fallen veterans by placing wreaths on their graves. Volunteers are encouraged to attend for the ceremony\, which will be followed by the placement of wreaths across the cemetery grounds. URL:https://scssar.org/event/2026-wreaths-across-america-beaufort-sc/ LOCATION:Beaufort National Cemetary\, 1601 Boundary Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States CATEGORIES:Memorial Ceremonies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270709T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270715T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260223T215339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T220018Z UID:1370-1815091200-1815695999@scssar.org SUMMARY:NSSAR 137th Annual Congress - New Orleans\, LA DESCRIPTION:The Southern District states of Alabama\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, and Tennessee will host the 2027 Congress at the New Orleans Marriott located at 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA 70130 URL:https://scssar.org/event/137th-annual-congress-new-orleans-la/ LOCATION:New Orleans Marriot\, 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70130 CATEGORIES:NSSAR National Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20280706T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20280713T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T031201 CREATED:20260223T211042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211045Z UID:1348-1846454400-1847145599@scssar.org SUMMARY:NSSAR - 138th Annual Congress in Columbus\, Ohio DESCRIPTION: URL:https://scssar.org/event/nssar-138th-annual-congress-in-columbus-ohio/ LOCATION:Hilton Columbus Downtown\, 402 N High Street\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43215 CATEGORIES:NSSAR National Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR