I was asked to forward this by a friend who isn't a member of this list. Latrell ----- Original Message ----- From: JBraddock1@aol.com To: lmickler@bellsouth.net Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 5:32 PM Subject: [FLDUVAL] PATRIOTS DAY ANNOUNCEMENT Latrelle, I am not a member of the FLDuval list. Will you send this message to so that any descendants of the men involved in the event described below will no about a commemoration of it is planned next April. Than you. PATRIOTS DAY ANNOUNCEMENT Coastal Georgia Historical Society Quarterly Meeting, St. Simons Island, Georgia- Specific location to be announced, Monday, April 18th 7:00pm Virginia Steele Wood, Naval Specialist at the Library of Congress, will present "Naval Action in Frederica River, April 19, 1778." Descendants of Veterans of Frederica Naval Action are invited to attend the Meeting as honored guests; attendance is free. Dedication of Markers Commemorating the Service of Revolutionary War Patriots - Christ Church, Frederica Cemetery, Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, Georgia Tuesday, April 19th 10:00am The Marshes of Glynn Chapter, GASSAR, with the support of the Brunswick Chapter, NSDAR, and the Fort Frederica Chapter, NSDAR, will sponsor a Marker Dedication Service for four Patriots: Cyrus Dart, Robert Grant, William Page & Samuel Wright. In addition to their Revolutionary War experiences, each of these men made significant impacts on the development of St. Simons and Glynn County after the war. All Descendants of these Patriots are invited to attend and will be recognized in a special manner. After opening remarks, the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard will lead a procession to the burial sites of the Patriots, with a Dedication of Markers, and Presentation of Wreaths by Representatives of DAR & SAR Chapters and Descendants of the Patriots. Celebration of Anniversary of Naval Action in Frederica River- Fort Frederica National Monument, Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, Georgia Tuesday, April 19th 2:00pm Representatives from the Georgia Historical Society, Coastal Georgia Historical Society, Fort Frederica National Monument and Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution will participate in a Ceremony that will include the Dedication of a Georgia Historical Marker, entitled "The Georgia Navy." Virginia Steele Wood, Naval Specialist at the Library of Congress, will describe the Frederica Naval Action on April 19, 1778, when three galleys of Georgia's Navy, Lee, Washington & Bulloch, out-gunned and captured three armed British ships in the Frederica River. All Descendants of the Patriots who participated in the Frederica Naval Action are invited to attend and will be recognized in a special manner. Facilities of the Park will be available, including guided tours by the Rangers and no admission fees will be charged. Motel Reservations- A block of rooms has been reserved for Sons of the American Revolution Compatriots & Guests at Quality Inn Island House, St. Simons: Monday April 18th & Tuesday 19th cost $80 per room plus tax; Continental Breakfast provided; Call (800) 870-3736 or (912) 634-0660 for reservations; ask for SAR rate. Contact- For additional information- Bill Ramsaur, Marshes of Glynn Chapter, GASSAR; email address: wframsaur@aol.com telephone 912-634-1293.