Wiregrass Chapter members present Revolutionary War Program

Members of the Wiregrass Chapter Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Emanuel County Institute on Monday, December 9, at 8 a.m. to present their program to Amanda Reynolds’ four classes, totaling 86 students. The Traveling Trunk Group is made up of members of the Wiregrass Chapter Swainsboro, Wiregrass Chapter President Steve Burke, 1st Vice President Alton Reynolds and 2nd Vice President Gary Mason. Each one of these Compatriots have been members for several years and regularly attends events all over the State of Georgia. The Traveling Trunk consists of items Burke has fashioned after items that would have been used during the 1700’s and the American Revolution. All of the artifacts belong to Compatriot Burke who is a survivalist and made each one himself. The hats, pants, shirts and belts are made from roadkill animals. Each one of Wiregrass members is proficient in a 50 Cal. flintlock rifle and a 75 Cal Brown Bess smooth bore musket and they each have been trained and certified by the National Civil War Artillery Association with our six-pounder cannons.

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