The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Regents' Council of Chattanooga (Chief John Ross, Judge David Campbell, Chickamauga, Nancy Ward, and Moccasin Bend Chapters) and The Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution John Sevier Chapter, will hold the annual flag raising ceremony at the Brainerd Mission Cemetery on Wednesday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m.
The speaker will be Dr. Vicki Rozema. Dr. Rozema is the author of several books on Cherokee history. She will speak on the “Brainerd Mission Cemetery – A Perspective.” Alva Crowe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will present a musical tribute. The ceremony is important to the Chattanooga area as well as those of Cherokee heritage and community leaders, officials said.
The cemetery is located near the East Gate Center in Brainerd. The public is invited to attend.