TENNESSEE SOCIETY
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION

Calendar of Events 2004-2005

Revised (in progress)


Tennessee Society Special Events

EVENT: LET FREEDOM RING
DATE: JULY 4
LOCATION: TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL
MUSEUM OF APPALACHIA, NORRIS
PATRIOT PARK, PIGEON FORGE
and other locations across the State
DESCRIPTION: The Tennessee Society of the Sons of the Revolution will conduct a ceremony ringing the Liberty Bell. The actual bell ringing will be at exactly 2:00 p.m. EDT when bells across the nation will toll in unison 13 times, signifying the original Thirteen Colonies and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This event is held in conjunction with the National Bell Ringing Ceremony.
CONTACT: Dr. William J. Acuff M.D.

EVENT: ANNUAL BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN CELEBRATION
DATE: October 7, 2005 and the same date next year.
LOCATION: Kings Mountain National Military Park, Kings Mountain, North and South Carolina
DESCRIPTION: The Tennessee Society sends a group to the gathering to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain is held each year. Since the OverMountain Men were the main participants, this battle is a major part of Tennessee's Role in the American Revolution.
CONTACT: Dr. William J. Acuff M.D.

EVENT: The Battle of Boyd's Creek Commemorative Celebration
DATE: October 21-23, 2005
DESCRIPTION: A Re-enactment marking the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Boyds Creek
SPEAKER: TBD
COST: $0.00 per person
LOCATION: Sevier County Fairgrounds Sevierville, Tennessee
CONTACT: Samuel A. Maner. 865-908-7988, .



Regular Tennessee Society Events

EVENT: ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS
George Washington's Birthday Celebration
DATE: February, 2006
DESCRIPTION: Tennessee Society Banquet and Celebration -- Election of Officers, and Presentation of Awards
LOCATION: TBA
SPEAKER: To Be Announced
COST: TBD
CONTACT: Tennessee Society President, Dr. William J. Acuff M.D.

EVENT: Tennessee Society SUMMER MEETING
DATE: July, 2006
DESCRIPTION: Tennessee Society Summer Banquet and Celebrations
LOCATION: TBA
SPEAKER: To Be Announced
COST: TBD
CONTACT: Tennessee Society President, Dr. William J. Acuff M.D.

EVENT: BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING, 2004
DATE: (Third Thursday of Each Month)
DESCRIPTION: Official Society Business
LOCATION: Call for directions.
CONTACT: Tennessee Society President, Dr. William J. Accuff M.D.

EVENT: CHATTANOOGA CHAPTER MEETING
DATE: (Last Saturday of every other month) July 25, Sept 26, Nov 28?
DESCRIPTION: Official Chapter Business and Social
CONTACT: Chapter President or

EVENT: General John Sevier CHAPTER MEETING
DATE: (Second Tuesday of every month)
DESCRIPTION: Official Chapter Business and Social
CONTACT: Chapter President Arthur M. Bohanan or

EVENT: Colonel Robert McFarland CHAPTER MEETING
DATE: (Third Thursday of every month)
DESCRIPTION: Official Chapter Business and Social
CONTACT: Chapter President Richard Carroll

EVENT: John Rice Irwin - ANDERSON COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
DATE: (Fourth Tuesday of every month)
DESCRIPTION: Official Chapter Business and Social
CONTACT: Chapter President Harry Boston

EVENT: NASHVILLE CHAPTER MEETING
DATE: Planned for October
DESCRIPTION: Official Chapter Business and Social
CONTACT: Gen.Bertrum H. Chalfant III

EVENT: Major General Nathaniel Greene CHAPTER MEETING
DATE: TBD
DESCRIPTION: Official Chapter Business and Social
CONTACT: Greene County Chapter President

EVENT: Govenor William Blount CHAPTER MEETING
DATE: TBD
DESCRIPTION: Official Chapter Business and Social
CONTACT: Blount County Chapter President

EVENT: VETERANS HOSPITALS VISITS
DATE: Planned for November
DESCRIPTION: The Tennessee Society of the Sons of the Revolution periodically visit various Veterans Hospitals in Tennessee and donate items to improve the lives of the patients. If you have items (books, magazines, clothes, Christmas items) that you would like to donate, please contact one of the Veterans Affairs Committee Members, or any of the Tennessee Society Officers, Board, and Committee Members.
CONTACT: Fred Sherrod, Veterans Committee


National General Society Events

EVENT: The General Society, Sons of the Revolution, 115th Annual Board of Managers Meeting
DATE: Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23, 2005
LOCATION: RADISSON HOTEL, NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS
DESCRIPTION: Board of Managers Meeting, 2005
Hosted by the Illinois State Society .
CONTACT: General Society, Sons of the Revolution

EVENT: The General Society, Sons of the Revolution, Triennial Meeting
DATE: Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2, 2006
LOCATION: RADISSON HOTEL, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
DESCRIPTION: Triennial Meeting, 2006
Hosted by the Tennessee State Society .
CONTACT: Tennessee Society President, Dr. William J. Accuff M.D.



Tennessee State Society
Sons of the Revolution
P.O.Box 2401
Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-2401

Phone: (865) 540-3950
E-Mail:
Tennessee State Society / Sons of the Revolution
© 2005 by SR of Tennessee

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