242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks Weekend
Friday - August 16, 2024
The Night Before Blue Licks: The Kentucky Society SAR will host a social time, dinner, and Revolutionary War program in honor of the Battle of Blue Licks. Reservations are required and can be made directly through the link on the bottom of this page. Contact Patrick Wesolosky if you have any questions about this event, [email protected].
- 5:30 P.M. - Reception & Cash Bar
- 6:00 P.M. - Buffet Dinner - $20.00 per person, Includes Dinner, all non-alcoholic drinks, and gratuity.
- 6:45 P.M. - Program following dinner by Steven Caudill (a Daniel Boone Descendant).
- 7:15 P.M. - Break
- 7:30 P.M. - Revolutionary War Bingo
After the Bingo, some Compatriots will have a Bluegrass Music jam session. Guests are welcome to join in. Contact Steve McCain for more details. [email protected]
Saturday - August 17th, 2024
10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311
- 8:30 A.M. - Wreath Check In at the lodge (register wreaths with Scott Giltner - [email protected])
- 8:30 A.M. - Rifle Safety Check at the lodge (register for Rifle detail with Scott Giltner - [email protected])
- [Time] - Shuttle Service to Monument and Memorial Service begins. No parking at the monument.
- 8:45 A.M. - Color Guard Muster near the monument.
- 8:45 A.M. - Flag Check In for State Flags
- 10:00 A.M. - 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Service.
Following the service, Shuttle Service will transport participants and attendees back to the lodge.
Lunch at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park 10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311
- 11:30 A.M. - Buffet Lunch. $20 per person includes: Lunch, all non-alcohol drinks and gratuity.
- 12:50 P.M. - Short Break
- 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. - Kentucky Society SAR State Meeting - SAR members and guests are invited to attend our annual summer meeting.
- BREAK
- 4:00 P.M. - Battle Re-enactment: Historic Battle of Blue Licks
Sunday – August 18th, 2024
Lafayette Chapter, Kentucky SAR Event
Patriot Grave Marking - Lexington Kentucky - signup form at https://forms.gle/mfC45kFMtHf7LmQ29. Contact Patrick Wesolosky if you have any questions about this event. Kentucky State Park Event
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park 10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311- 12:30 P.M. - Flinktlock safety check; held near Museum
- 1:00 P.M. - Historic Battle of Blue Licks Re-enactment
Cemetery and Time to be determined.
Patriot Grave Marking Service
Time: To be determined - Muster, Wreath Check In, Rifle Safety Check
Time: To be determined - Patriot Grave Marking Service
Join the Lafayette Chapter, Kentucky SAR as they honor five Revolutionary War Patriots with a Patriot Grave Marking Service.
We are currently working with two different cemeteries. The Patriot Grave Marking Service will either begin at 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. depending on which cemetery is used. Reservations are required and are to be made directly through the following link. https://forms.gle/mfC45kFMtHf7LmQ29
Contact Patrick Wesolosky if you have any questions about this event. [email protected]
Kentucky State Park Event
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311
Battle Re-enactment
1:00 P.M. - Historic Battle of Blue Licks Re-enactment
The flintlock safety check will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. near the museum.