Lyman Hall Chapter Georgia SAR and the Colonel William Candler Chapter National Society DAR invite you to attend a ceremony celebrating the 294th Anniversary of the Birth of President George Washington on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Washington Monument at the corner of Green and Washington Streets.

212 Washington Street, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501

GPS N34° 18.036 W083° 49.547

The one hour program will include:

• Wreathes will be placed around the monument by various chapter of the Sons, Daughters, and Children of the American Revolution and other lineage groups
• A color guard will present and post the colors (various revolutionary flags) with muskets attending
• The Pledge of Allegiance and lineage group pledges will be recited
• A “Wreath Presentation” will be made by which representatives of various groups show honor to President Washington
• A speaker will be invited to present a brief talk about Washington
• A benediction will be given, the flags will be retired, and the SAR Recessional will be given
• The color guard will reform at the monument to provide a backdrop for pictures with the public and lineage groups in attendance

**The photos above were taken at the 293rd Anniversary of the Birth of President Georgia Washington. The last photo includes the young woman (center, blue blazer) whose design was chosen for the new Georgia default license plate! She will be recognized as the designer at the Georgia State Capitol this month!**