The Brier Creek Artillery traveled to Ebenezer with 12 members of the Brier Creek, Wiregrass and Little River Chapters, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution. In addition, the President of the South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Ebenezer as well for the annual Ebenezer Heritage Day Festival on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. This event is held each year with food, crafts, exhibits, demonstrations and activities, and all are welcome with free admission. The event is proudly presented by the Georgia Salzburger Society and the Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rincon. Starting at 10 a.m. and on each hour with the last being 1 p.m., the Brier Creek militia (three members) fired a one-round volley with flintlocks and the Brier Creek Artillery (seven cannons) fired a one-round volley, followed by Compatriot Don Bazemore playing taps on his bugle. © Copyright 2024 The Forest-Blade/Emanuel County Live
