Elliott speaks at BCRWBA banquet

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The Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association, Inc. held its semi-annual banquet Friday night, September 6, at the Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro. With President Stephen Hammond presiding, the assembly had 73 in attendance. President Stephen called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and then asked the Color Guard Commander, Past President General of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Mike Tomme to present the Colors. Then chairman of the board Tommy Christopher led the Pledge of Allegiance. President Stephen then welcomed everyone and introduced the special guests. The Central East Region Vice President GASSAR William J. Tankersley then offered the blessing after which they enjoyed a very delicious meal. After the meal, Compatriot Dr. John Derden introduced the speaker for the evening, Archeologist Dan Elliott. Dan went through a slide presentation and commentary of the "New Research from the Brier Creek Battlefield" and what has been going on at the battlefield for the past few months. After Dan's outstanding presentation, President Stephen had a few announcements and what the future holds for the Battlefield. Region VP Bill Tankersley then said the benediction. The next annual banquet will be Friday night, March 7, 2025, at the Forest Heights Country Club.