Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, a day specifically set aside on May 30, 1868 as a day of remembrance for those "who have died in our nation's service."
In 2000, President Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution to designate 3 p.m. on Memorial Day as the "National Moment of Remembrance" asking "...Americans everywhere, to pause for one minute at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day, to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all."
Memorial Day is also the kick-off to summertime, our flower and vegetable gardens, and a great time to celebrate and enjoy our families, our friends, our freedom, and our lives!
The weather forecast for this weekend is certainly a welcome change - sunshine and temperatures in the 80s.
Here is the schedule for Westerville's Memorial Day Weekend 2011...
Friday, May 27th the weekend kicks off with the Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau's Uptown Westerville celebration 4th Friday: Back to Nature from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Uptown Westerville. Amish Originals is open during 4th Friday (note: we are closed from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.), so stop by to visit, browse, and shop.
Click here for more information on 4th Friday.
Saturday, May 28th
9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony for Field of Heroes (open through 5 p.m. Monday, May 30th). Presented by the Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise, Field of Heroes features over 2000 American flags at the corner of N. Cleveland and W. County Line. There is no admission to Field of Heroes and the installation can be visited anytime over the weekend.
11 a.m. Make a big splash! Grand Opening of the Highlands Park Aquatic Center at 245 S. Spring
Sunday, May 29th
10 a.m. Non-Denominational Service at Field of Heroes
Monday, May 30th Memorial Day
Amish Originals Furniture Co. is closed for the holiday.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Westerville Community Center is open.
9:45 a.m. Westerville Memorial Day Parade starting at State and College.
The parade moves south on State to Bishop Drive to S. Knox to Otterbein Cemetery at S. Knox and W. Walnut for a Memorial Day ceremony (lots of folks come Uptown for the parade and then follow the parade to the cemetery).
5 p.m. The Field of Heroes 2011 Installation closes.
From all of us at Amish Originals Furniture Co., have a safe, enjoyable Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Welcome Summer!
Pictured: Metal wall sculpture at Amish Originals Furniture Co., 8 N. State location.
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