Calling all FVSAR members, families and guests: An entire week-end of events is scheduled at Cantigny Park and in Batavia!
Cantigny will have readings of the Declaration of Independence, battle reenactments, fireworks and much more - so please come out!
And on Sunday, join us in Batavia for a Flag Day Ceremony and Liberty Education Plaza Dedication event!
We need volunteers at Cantigny but especially for Sunday, June 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as many members will be preparing for or attending the Flag Day Ceremony in Batavia.
SATURDAY - June 13 - Cantigny Park will host a full Revolutionary War Encampment from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Our SAR Chapter will staff a booth inside the Visitor’s Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At 3:00 p.m., a Liberty Tree Dedication will take place — an especially meaningful moment in our America 250 commemorations. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m.
Parking is $16 per car and can be purchased through the Cantigny website. Full schedule and details:
https://cantigny.org/event/revolutionary-war-weekend1/
Activities continue on Sunday - for full details:
https://cantigny.org/event/revolutionary-war-weekend2/
Cantigny is located at: 15151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
SUNDAY - FVSAR EVENTS!
Sunday, June 14 - Head on over to Batavia for a Flag Day Ceremony and Liberty Education Plaza Dedication!
1-2:30pm Flag Exhibits - see the history of our flag!
Location: Within the Batavia City Council Chambers
2:30-4:30pm Flag Day Monument activities:
Raising of the American flag
Updates on the Flag Day Monument
Poster contest awards
Presentation of the Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand Award by Mayor Jeffery D. Schielke
Introduction of Illinois State DAR Regent Marria Blinn by Illinois State SAR President Jeff Case
Regent Blinn’s presentation and the dedication of the new Liberty Education Plaza
Ribbon cutting, creation of a Human Flag, and the presentation of a remarkable 38‑star Navy flag (1877–1891), measuring 13 by 25 feet
SAR table to sell our Chapter merchandise which helps raise revenue for our events
Location: Across from Batavia City Hall, at 100 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510
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