07/02/2026
Upcoming Events – America 250
Compatriots:
The July Fourth weekend is upon us, and there are many events on the schedule as we observe our nation's 250th Birthday.
Here is the list of events:
Friday, July 3, 2026 - Abraham Baldwin DAR will be at the V-Plex in Villa Rica from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Abraham Baldwin Chapter has asked the Pulaski Chapter to join them. Chad Word, Mike Campbell, and Chuck Campbell will represent the Pulaski Chapter. Standard uniform with white Cravat, black pants, black waist coat and gray socks. We need to leave the area around the V-Plex before the crowd blocks us in - we have an early day on Saturday.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - The float will be at the parking lot on South Park Street in Carrollton at 7:00 AM - this is the area behind Wendy's, Starbucks, Synovus Bank and Chipotle. The float will need to be decorated at this location, and leave the area to be in the lineup at 9:00 AM. Our float should be in front of Dairy Queen. DAR members and SAR members who wish to ride the float should be in this area by 9:30 AM. As you hydrate, the restrooms in the area are at Goodyear (two blocks away), the gas station -convenience store across South Park Street on corner with Maple Street. Dairy Queen will not open until 10:00 AM.
Pulaski Chapter Color Guard - Our uniform for July Fourth will be tricorn hat, white shirt, burgundy cravat, Regimental coat, Black waistcoat, burgundy waist sash, white pants, white socks, black shoes, white gloves.
Once we reach Robinson Salvage on Bankhead we must undecorate the float.
We will leave for Tallapoosa as soon as possible - trying to arrive by 12:00 NOON for the Dedication of the Museum.
The Tallapoosa Parade for July 4th will begin at 2:00 PM through downtown Tallapoosa. There is a CVS Pharmacy, a Jack's Hamburger with cold drinks and restrooms in town - there may be more open - but I do not know.
Three members of the SAR Color Guard will continue on to Atlanta to join the Georgia SAR Color Guard at the Atlanta Braves Game to present the Colors for pregame. This game will be broadcast on Channel 5 in Atlanta as a nationally televised game starting at 8:00 PM. We must be at the Braves Stadium by 5:00PM. Be sure to have cell phone with you - your ticket will be on your phone.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 - the Annual SAR/DAR picnic will be held at Jim and Paula Swinson’s lake house at their home at 1972 Mandeville Road in Bremen beginning at 11:00 AM. All SAR members and spouses, guests are invited to attend. All three DAR Chapters – Sweetwater DAR Chapter, Abraham Baldwin DAR Chapter and James Stewart DAR Chapter are invited to attend with guests. The Pulaski Chapter will furnish the meat (fried chicken) and the beverages. All other attendees are asked to bring a side dish and/or a dessert.
PLEASE RSVP with your name, number of attendees, and what you plan to bring (type of side dish, dessert or both to Jim and Paula Swinson at the following numbers by July 7, 2026: Home – 770-537-5115, Jim’s Cell – 770-658-4976.
Thank you,
Mike
Dr. Mike Campbell Ed.D.,FSA Scot
Secretary/Treasurer Pulaski Chapter SAR
208 Shady Valley Drive
Carrollton, Georgia 30116
770-832-2389 (H)
770-826-4585 (M)