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Town Hall Auditorium
West Hartford is excited to present a unique experience as we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary.
The event features:
- Witness the grand display of all 27 official versions of the American flag, from 1776 to the present. Learn when states were added and events happening in our country.
- Visit the American Legion 100 years of service exhibit.
- Free giveaways and door prizes are announced every hour.
- Children will receive an "I Love America" activity book and may participate in two craft projects.
- Learn how to display your flag correctly.
- Bring your old, worn American flag and learn how to retire it and dispose of it respectfully.
- Participate in a flag-folding demonstration and learn the meaning behind each of the 13 folds.
- Meet a Civil War soldier reenactor and hear his story.
- View letters from WWI soldiers on the front line.
- Learn the meaning behind the Pledge of Allegiance and the symbolism behind the stars and stripes.
- Participate in a community sing-along, including "The Star-Spangled Banner," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "America the Beautiful," "This Land is Your Land," and "God Bless America."
THANK YOU to our SPONSORS
- Knights of Columbus Assembly 3000 of West Hartford and Assembly 138 of Coventry
- American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96
- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 96
- Connecticut Old Guard
- West Hartford America 250 Public Events Committee
- Elaine Kotler, president, American Legion Auxiliary, District 1
- Town of West Hartford
For more information, call Renee McCue at 860-561-7521 or email renee@westhartfordct.gov