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The actual
Vann's Creek battle site, 2 miles from
marker is now underwater, flooded by filling of
Richard B. Russell Reservoir.
Historic Trails Award
Your Scout unit can visit trails and sites in Georgia associated with the Revolutionary War to qualify for either the BSA Historic Trail Award, a locally sponsored Historic Trail Award or the American Heritage Merit Badge after completing all requirements.
The Sons of the American Revolution can assist your program with living history demonstrations at your troop meeting and trail guides to help with historic interpretations. Your troop might also want to consider visiting these sites and support annually held commemoration ceremonies or other service projects with our organization. See an example Historic Trails outing by Troop 175 of Peachtree City, GA.
The Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution developed with Georgia Travel a special brochure of revolutionary battlefields and events in Georgia titled "Major Georgia Battles in the American Revolution". Download your own copy.
Trail Location Historic Trail Notes
Commemorative Events Augusta Trail
Augusta, GA
Historic Downtown Augusta includes the "Signers Monument" for the Declaration of Independance, and markers for the 1781 battles at Fort Grierson and Fort Cornwallis. Elijah Clark State Park
Lincolnton , GAPark is named after frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A recreated log cabin museum displays furniture, utensils and tools circa 1780 and is open on weekends April through November. Visitors can also view the graves of Lieutenant Colonel Clark and his wife, Hannah. Living History Festival
February Second Weekend
Fort Frederica National Monument
St. Simons Island, GA National Park Service
The Frederica Naval Action actually was fought in the Frederica River, about a mile from the site of the Civil War fort.
Patriot's Day
April Third Weekend
Fort Morris Historic Site
Midway , GA
Site of Patriot fort and 1779 battle. Earthworks remain at fort site. "Come and Take it"
November Third Weekend
Kettle Creek Battlefield
Washington, GA
Battlesite park today with monument and graveyard of Revolutionary War soldiers. February Second Weekend
Savannah Colonial City
and Battlefield
Savannah, GA
Battlefield Memorial Park hosts recreation of earthworks from the siege of the city adjacent to the actual site held by British forces in 1779. Count Pulaski Celebration and Siege of Savannah October Second Week Vann's Creek Battlefield Marker - Richard B. Russell State Park
Elberton , GA
Historic Trails Award images are ©2008 The Boy Scouts of America
