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Amelia Island DAR commemorates “Battle of Thomas Creek”

Posted on by Susan Steger

Daughters of the American Revolution
Amelia Island Chapter
Contact: Lynn Leisy, Regent
[email protected]
April 25, 2018 1:00 p.m.

Sherry Harrell (from left), Nancy Williams, Amelia Island DAR Chapter Regent Lynn Leisy, Donna Rau, and Claudia Naugle pose before placing a wreath during the commemoration of the Battle of Thomas Creek. This year’s ceremony marked the 241st anniversary of the battle.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is the largest women’s service organization in the world and contributes over one million volunteer hours a year. The almost 200 members of the Amelia Island Chapter contribute approximately 5,000 volunteer hours and $4,000 in scholarships and awards in Nassau County each year.

Editor’s Note:  Thomas Creek is located at 2145 Arnold Road off of Pecan Park Road.  Distance from Fernandina Beach is estimated at 23 miles.