Field of Honor Dedication Ceremony
Venue: Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery, Radford
Organizations: Radford Noon Rotary Club
Date: Monday, May 27, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Event Types: Family Friendly, Speaking Engagements, Charity
Cost: Free
Description:
The Radford Noon Rotary will host a dedication of the "Field of Honor" on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024.

The event will be the official start of the Field of Honor display of American flags sponsored to honor heroes of all types from service members to individuals who have made an impact on someone’s life.

The ceremony will include remarks from multiple members of the community. Master of Ceremonies Dr. Richard Harshberger will lead the program, which will include Mayor David Horton, Radford VFW Commander Gary Harris, Grove United Methodist Church Rev. Dr Jan C. Nicholson Angle, and Virginia Delegate Jason Ballard. A 21-gun salute will be provided by the Dublin American Legion Post 58.

The event is meant as a dedication ceremony that provides a way to honor heroes of all types, from service members to individuals who have made an impact on someone’s life. The flags are sponsored by members of the community in which the proceeds will go to many organizations such as: Radford University Scholarships for Students from Radford High School, Vittles for Vets, Elf Shelf, the Women’s Resource Center, Beans and Rice, Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and the Glencoe Mansion.

Admission is free.

The Field of Honor display, which the Radford Noon Rotary plans to be an annual project, will be on display from Memorial Day through the end of July.

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery is located at 600 Unruh Drive in Radford, VA.

For more information, visit: https://www.glencoemansion.org/events/field-of-honor-dedication-1 or https://www.facebook.com/Glencoe-Mansion-Museum-Gallery-164019760295858/ or https://www.instagram.com/glencoe_mansion/ or call 540-731-5031.