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SAVANNAH, Ga. – September 9, 2026 – Coastal Heritage Society’s (CHS) annual Battlefield Memorial March returns Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, honoring the soldiers who fought in the 1779 Battle of Savannah, one of the Revolutionary War’s most significant conflicts. 

This free, public event begins promptly at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Participants will retrace the footsteps of soldiers who marched toward the battlefield, traveling down West Boundary Street and along Louisville Road.

Following the march, participants will gather at Battlefield Memorial Park for a remembrance ceremony and memorial stone dedication honoring those who lost their lives in the battle.

“It is our privilege each year to remember the sacrifice these soldiers made,” said CHS CEO Nora Fleming Lee. “As we commemorate America 250, Battlefield Memorial March offers a unique opportunity to reflect on Savannah’s enduring role in our nation’s founding and to honor those who fought for its future.”

Guests are encouraged to RSVP at bit.ly/BattlefieldMemorialMarch26.

Founded in 1975, Coastal Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates six museums and historic sites in Savannah. The mission of CHS is to provide educational experiences for the public through the preservation and presentation of the historic resources of coastal Georgia and adjacent regions. 

For more information about Coastal Heritage Society, visit chsgeorgia.org.