Schedule of Events

Chapel Hill  Veterans salute our men and women in uniform.  “Those who have gone before remember their sacrifice and appreciate the service of today’s soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen to Our Country.”

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Flag placement at veteran’s gravesites,  Placement takes place at about 6:30 a.m.  The public is invited to assist veterans and local Boy Scouts at Chapel Hill Cemetery.  This is a rewarding experience for those who participate in honoring those who served their country and North Carolina.

8 a.m.            Memorial Ceremony at Cemetery Plaza

• A traditional morning colors event.  This is the beginning of the military work day. 
• A reading of the General Order establishing Decoration Day, 1868.  Decoration Day was renamed Memorial Day in 1968. 
• Prayers for our fallen comrades and for those in harms way today.
  • Local churches are invited to participate.

   

Monday, May 30, 2011

8 a.m.            Sunrise Memorial Day Morning Colors service at the Chapel Hill Cemetery. 

9 a.m.            Open House - American Legion site opens for visitors

• American Legion Post roadway and grounds decorated with American Flags.  Flags placement is from Legion Road to Post building. 
• Static Displays on Post grounds (this is a 35 acre site).  Items include:
  • World War II vehicles
  • World War II Uniforms
  • Vietnam period vehicles
  • Seabee Veterans of America Float
  • Chapel Hill Police, K-9, and Fire Department equipment.
• Area Veterans Groups – tables and tents
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars  – Buddy Poppy tent
  • American Legion Post 6, Chapel Hill
  • Military Order of the Purple Heart
  • Seabee Veterans of America
  • Vietnam Veterans of America
  • Military Officers Association of America
  • Air Force Association
  • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• Veterans Service Organizations – Information and support for our returning veterans.
  • North Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs – Hillsborough Office
• Local Friends of Veterans
  • Chapel Hill Magazine - Provides the food for this event at no cost.
• Boy Scout Troop 835, Chapel Hill - Prepares the food for this event as a community service.
• Inside Displays
  • Memorabilia from military conflicts – World War II to current
  • Picture displays honoring our Veterans

11 a.m.          Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony – Inside building

Honor Guard

Opening Prayer

Speakers

Guest of Honor

Speaks

Benediction

12 noon         Hot Dogs  (free to public)

2 p.m.             Final Wrap-up at Flag Pole area.  Thanks to visitors

5 p.m.             Recover flags from Legion and Cemetery

Inside American Post Layout

Small Room – American Legion and VFW Displays

·        Women in the Military Historical Exhibit

·        Current Conflict (1990 – Present) Honor Roll

o       A display of submitted photographs of those who served

o       A display honoring those who perished in this conflict.

·        Veteran-provided memorabilia from WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, current conflicts – Bud Hampton project.  High interest item.

Large Auditorium –

     Quilts of Valor demonstration and display

      Memorial services