2024 George Pearis DAR Heritage Days
Venue: Giles County Historical Society Museum, Pearisburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Charity
Cost: Free

Description:
The Giles County Historical Society Museum presents the 2nd Annual George Pearis Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Heritage Days on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Schedule of Events:
• 11:00 AM: Wreath Laying at George Pearis Cemetery (short walk required)
• 12:00 PM: Simple Fixins' Food Truck on site
• 1:00 PM: Honor Guard Salute and Raising of the Colors
• 1:00-4:00 PM: Benefit Appraisals from Valley Auctions
• 1:30-3:30 PM: Children's Program
• 1:30-3:30 PM: Captain George Pearis Portrayal
• 4:00 PM: Giles Community Singers Concert
• 5:30 PM: Taps and Retire the Colors

This event highlights Revolutionary War Captain George Pearis, the namesake of Pearisburg, and the history of Pearisburg, Virginia with a variety of fun activities for all ages including a children's program, the Simple Fixins' Food Truck, Giles Community Singers concert titled "This is the Dream", living history, Mr. Sam Winkler portraying Captain George Pearis, Benefit Appraisals from Valley Auctions for a $10.00 donation per appraised item (limit of two items per person) and more.

George Pearis resided and was in command of the Pearis Fort on the New River providing refuge for settlers. Captain Pearis joined Major Joseph Cloyd in suppressing Tory uprisings in 1780 at Shallow Ford along the Yadkin River in North Carolina and was severely injured in the battle.

Admission is free though donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information about the Valley Auction Appraisals Benefit Appraisal, visit: https://www.gilescountyvirginiahistory.com/events/benefit-appraisal-day.

Lawn chairs and colonial patriotic dress are encouraged.

Giles County Historical Society Museum is located at 208 North Main Street in Pearisburg, VA.

To view the event flyer and full event schedule, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/SRY0nndB/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://www.gilescountyvirginiahistory.com/events/george-pearis-dar-heritage-days or https://www.facebook.com/GilesCountyHistoricalSociety or call 540-921-1050.

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