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SUMMARY:Symbols of Sacrifice Commemoration and Fourth of July Activities to be held at Fort Scott National Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:As the nation reflects on its freedom on Independence Day\, Fort Scott National Historic Site honors those who have lost their lives fighting for this freedom with Symbols of Sacrifice.  The Symbols of Sacrifice commemoration features thousands of American flags displayed in a Field of Honor on the historic Parade Ground.  Their purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who have died in all wars that Americans have fought in.  The flags will be displayed from Friday\, June 29\, through Friday\, July 6.  The park is pleased to welcome musicians Pat and Steve Harry\, who will perform a special concert of patriotic music on Saturday\, June 30 at 7:00 pm.  Following the musical performance\, you are invited to participate in an evening cannon firing.\n\n \n\nOn Wednesday\, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. and at 3:00 p.m.\, the staff at the historic site will honor the fallen through a discussion of the meaning of the Field of Honor\, followed by an artillery salute. At 11:00 a.m.\, visitors can join an 1840s Infantry Soldier and an Officer's Wife as they share perspectives on "What Independence Day Means to You?" at 2:00 p.m.\, or come and witness infantry soldiers as they fire a salute to the 13 original colonies.  You are welcome to fall in with the soldiers and assist in taking down the 30 star flag at 4:00 p.m.\n\n \n\nThe schedule of activities is as follows:\n\n \n\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 30 (EVENING)\n\n \n\n  7:00 p.m.   Patriotic Musical Performance by Pat and Steve Harry\n\n  8:00 p.m.   Evening Cannon Firing\n\n \n\nWEDNESDAY\, JULY 4\n\n \n\n10:00 a.m.   Honoring the Fallen:  A Salute to Sacrifice\n\n11:00 a.m.   "What Independence Day Means to You?" Guided Discussion\n\n  2:00 p.m.   13 Gun Salute:  The Pursuit of Liberty\n\n  3:00 p.m.   Honoring the Fallen:  A Salute to Sacrifice\n\n  4:00 p.m.   Flag Retreat
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">As the nation reflects on its freedom on Independence Day\, Fort Scott National Historic Site honors those who have lost their lives fighting for this freedom with <em>Symbols of Sacrifice</em>. &nbsp\;The <em>Symbols of Sacrifice</em> commemoration features thousands of American flags displayed in a Field of Honor on the historic Parade Ground. &nbsp\;Their purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who have died in all wars that Americans have fought in. &nbsp\;The flags will be displayed from Friday\, June 29\, through Friday\, July 6. &nbsp\;The park is pleased to welcome musicians Pat and Steve Harry\, who will perform a special concert of patriotic music on Saturday\, June 30 at 7:00 pm.&nbsp\; Following the musical performance\, you are invited to participate in an evening cannon firing.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">On Wednesday\, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. and at 3:00 p.m.\, the staff at the historic site will honor the fallen through a discussion of the meaning of the Field of Honor\, followed by an artillery salute. At 11:00 a.m.\, visitors can join an 1840s Infantry Soldier and an Officer&rsquo\;s Wife as they share perspectives on &ldquo\;What Independence Day Means to You?&rdquo\;</span></span><span style="font-family:npsrawlinsonot\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;"> at 2:00 p.m.\, or come and witness infantry soldiers as they fire a salute to the 13 original colonies.&nbsp\; You are welcome to fall in with the soldiers and assist in taking down the 30 star flag at 4:00 p.m.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">The schedule of activities is as follows:</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">SATURDAY\, JUNE 30 (EVENING)</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">&nbsp\; 7:00 p.m. &ndash\; Patriotic Musical Performance by Pat and Steve Harry</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">&nbsp\; 8:00 p.m. &ndash\; Evening Cannon Firing</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">WEDNESDAY\, JULY 4</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">10:00 a.m. &ndash\; Honoring the Fallen: &nbsp\;A Salute to Sacrifice</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">11:00 a.m. &ndash\; &ldquo\;What Independence Day Means to You?&rdquo\; Guided Discussion</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">&nbsp\; 2:00 p.m. &ndash\; 13 Gun Salute:&nbsp\; The Pursuit of Liberty</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">&nbsp\; 3:00 p.m. &ndash\; Honoring the Fallen: &nbsp\;A Salute to Sacrifice</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt\;">&nbsp\; 4:00 p.m. &ndash\; Flag Retreat</span></span>
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URL:https://fortscott.com/events/details/symbols-of-sacrifice-commemoration-and-fourth-of-july-activities-to-be-held-at-fort-scott-national-historic-site-10475
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