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Fort Scott NHS and the Community Honor the Fallen Memorial Day Weekend

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Fort Scott's Field of Honor

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News Release Date: May 24, 2021
Contact: Carl Brenner, 620-223-0310

Fort Scott National Historic Site will be hosting “Symbols of Sacrifice” this Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 28 through, Monday, May 31. We welcome community members and organizations to join the park in placing the flags for the Field of Honor Friday morning beginning at 9 am. This Field of Honor will be open throughout the weekend. There will be guided fort tours daily at 10 am and 1 pm. A special Memorial Day program of patriotic music will be presented by Pat and Steve Harry, followed by the final flag retreat for the weekend, beginning at 4 pm. Monday, May 31.

“The Field of Honor with its approximately 7,000 flags commemorate the ultimate sacrifice members of the United States Armed Forces have made to keep this country free,” said Betty Boyko, Superintendent, Fort Scott National Historic Site.

If you are not fully vaccinated (less than 2 weeks past your final dose), you are required to wear a mask in all federal buildings and outside when others are present and physical distancing (staying at least six feet apart) cannot be maintained. This is an all-weather event, except the musical program on Monday which will be canceled in the event of inclement weather or rain. To find out more and to become involved, please contact the park at 620-223-0310.

Tags: freedom, honor, symbols of sacrifice, military, memorial day, flag, fort scott, news

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