Flag Program Subscriptions being taken thru March 1st by Friends of the Fort

Friends Now Accepting New and Renewed Subscriptions for U.S. Flags

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The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Inc. is taking new subscriptions and renewals for their Fly the Flag project.  The project  provides homeowners and businesses, within the city limits of Fort Scott, the opportunity to fly the Stars and Stripes on five different flag holidays during 2021 without the hassle of purchasing, placing, and storing a flag and pole.  You don't even have to remember the holiday!

For $35 annually, the Friends will install a 3'x5' flag on a 12 foot staff at your home or business on each of the following Flag Holidays :

Memorial Day, May 31st
Flag Day, June 14th
Fourth of July, July 4th
Labor Day, September 6th
Veteran's Day, November 11th
 
Agreements for new subscriptions can be obtained at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or can be requested by phone or text. Contact Kelley Collins at 417-684-2484.  Renewals notices are being mailed/e-mailed to 2020 subscribers. Questions can be directed to Kelley or Martha Scott at 620-224-9924.
 
New agreements must be returned by March 1, 2021 to allow time for acquisition of supplies and placement of in ground flag holders.
 
All proceeds support programs at Fort Scott National Historic Site. These include:  Symbols of Sacrifice, a  Citizenship Ceremony, Candlelight Tour, Youth Engagement, and many others.

Show your patriotism and help our local National Park by lining the streets  of Fort Scott with our nation's symbol!
 
The Fly the Flag project is a yearly project sponsored by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site.  Once signed up, you will receive the option to renew annually.