Fort Scott, Kan. – Fort Scott National Historic Site invites the public to help place flags for the annual “Symbols of Sacrifice” Field of Honor at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 22. Individuals, families and groups are welcome to participate and stay as long as they are available.
The display continues throughout Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. The Field of Honor, featuring about 8,500 U.S. flags, commemorates members of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to the nation. The display is open daily from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Volunteers are also encouraged to help retire the display at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26. The event will take place in all weather conditions.
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, began after the Civil War as a time to honor fallen service members. It was designated a federal holiday in 1971.
Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, is open Friday through Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Park grounds are open daily from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. For more information or to learn how to get involved, call 620-223-0310 or visit www.nps.gov/fosc.
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