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Special Event
Event
Symbols of Sacrifice
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free. This event is Free and open to the public.Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
May 24, 2019 to May 27, 2019
Time:
Sunrise
Type of Event
Exhibition/Show
Description
Fort Scott National Historic Site is pleased to present Symbols of Sacrifice honoring the sacrifice of Americans throughout our nation's history. The main focus of the event will be a Field of Honor on the historic Fort parade grounds, where approximately 7,000 US flags will fly for service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep this county free. The purpose is to remember the fallen, their sacrifice, and their humanity, not to glorify war.
There will be guided tours daily at 11 am and 1 pm. All weekend at 2:30 pm, we will have special programs.
- Saturday will discuss the Mexican American War
- Sunday, the Civil War -A Most Diverse Army
- Monday, a special Memorial Day program followed by a Moment of Silence at 3 pm.
Saturday, May 25 at 4 pm, Ralph Carlson and Arnold Schofield will present “The Vacant Chair” followed by musicians performing a special concert of patriotic music.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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