Revolutionary Days for students: Kids get insights on Kettle Creek

In an ongoing effort to teach the next generation about the importance of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kettle Creek, several activities have been prepared especially for children this weekend.

Friday morning, SAR members will visit Washington-Wilkes Elementary School and give a presentation on the battle for students.

Kids will also enjoy Saturday morning's parade downtown. Over 75 people are expected to participate in the parade which will be followed by living history demonstrations in The Square. Children will be taught colonial games and how to march with muskets.

Re-enactors portraying Benjamin Franklin, Nancy Hart, Elijah and Hannah Clarke, Andrew Pickens, John Dooly and others in period dress will meet the public.

At 11:30 a.m., author Dr. Christine Swager will lead a children's discussion at the Mary Willis Library, describing the activities of the patriots after the Battle of Kettle Creek.

And children will participate in several ceremonial aspects of Saturday's observance. At Saturday afternoon's wreath-laying ceremony at the Kettle Creek battleground, the Washington-Wilkes High School Ensemble will provide American Revolution-era music, and the Children of the American Revolution will perform a flag ceremony for the original thirteen states.

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