Heritage Day Festival


An Annual Event
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Ebenezer, Georgia
2980 Ebenezer Road (Highway 275),
North of Rincon, Georgia

A gathering to celebrate the
Arrival in 1734 of the Salzburgers
To the new colony of Georgia and their town site at Ebenezer.

Summer 2010 Newsletter - Heritage Day News


"The Revolutionary War at Ebenezer" will be the theme of the annual Heritage Day celebration at Ebenezer on Labor Day, Monday, the 5th of September.

The speaker will be Robert S. Davis, Professor of Genealogy, Geography, and History at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, Alabama. His topic: "In passing and amazement - The spectacle of the American Revolution in Ebenezer"

The Hinely Poster Contest theme is "The Revolutionary War at Ebenezer." CALL THE OFFICE 912-754-7001 or email to gaslzbrgr@aol.com FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ENTRY FORM. Deadline for receiving entries ... August 25, 2011.

LUNCH ... Jerusalem Lutheran Church partnering with GSS will provide lunch at the church...a BBQ dinner (BBQ, string beans, potato salad, roll, pickles and iced tea) with desserts made by many of the congregation members. Cost of tickets is $10 in advance by calling 912-754-3915 or mailing a check to 2966 Ebenezer Road, Rincon, GA 31326, or stop by the church office. Meal will be served from 11:30 am till all is gone. When meeting is over, come on to the social hall, there will be some extra but it does not usually last long. The youth will also be serving Bratwurst on the grounds, if you prefer a lighter fare.

In afternoon a German singing group "The Crabettes" (World-famous) For 21 years Savannah's Crabettes have been wooing the Coastal Empire with their toe-tapping, body-swaying, hand-clapping music ... became world famous on their world tour! There will also be the usual outside activities including the marketplatz with handmade items to sell, jellies and jams and pickles and some fresh local produce along with native plants AND THAT GOOD OLE TIMEY LEMONADE!!

 

Join us for the celebration, Labor Day……….
THE DAY THAT EBENEZER COMES TO LIFE!
 

 

Georgia Salzburger Society
2980 Ebenezer Road
Georgia Highway 275
Rincon, GA 31326
912-754-7001
gaslzbrgr@aol.com

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