2026 Field of Honor® Memorial Day Exhibit Celebrates the Mission and Nation's 250th Anniversaries

Mission San Juan Capistrano continues its partnership with Homefront America for the 2026 Field of Honor^® held this year in celebration of the nation and Mission San Juan Capistrano’s 250^th anniversaries. Hundreds of American flags will honor military, veterans and first responderson the Mission’s historic grounds between May 19 and Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

“As our country also celebrates its 250^th anniversary year, we know for sure that the brilliance of hundreds of American flags will inspire us and give reason to pause for proper reflection and respect,” said Mission San Juan Capistrano Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams.

The magnificent display in the Mission’s Central Courtyard will include over 400 seven-feet tall American flags, each recognizing a military member, veteran, fallen hero, first responder in addition to K-9 and equestrian heroes.

Homefront America, Inc. Founder and President Mamie Yong Maywhort says, “Field of Honor^® is more than a display of patriotism. It is a tribute to those who have fought to protect our country and communities and to those who carry that legacy forward today. It reminds us of countless sacrifices, extraordinary courage, and lives changed forever.”

Flag sponsorships are available to the community in support of Homefront America’s charitable programs for military families. Visit www.homefrontamerica.org for details.

Field of Honor^® will be displayed during the Mission’s normal operating hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 19, with special hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Regular admission pricing will be in effect with free admission to military, veterans, first responders and Mission Preservation Society members throughout the exhibit.

For advanced tickets, pricing, membership details and hours of operation, visit www.missionsjc.com. Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Old Mission Road in San Juan Capistrano.

About Mission San Juan Capistrano

Known as the “Jewel of the Missions,” Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark and museum that features exhibits, five-language audio tour, festivals and public programming. As Orange County’s only mission, the site is home to Serra Chapel, the Ruins of The Great Stone Church (circa 1796) and original padres’ quarters.

Founded on November 1, 1776, by Saint Junipero Serra as the seventh of 21 California missions established by Spain and built by indigenous hands, Mission San Juan Capistrano is owned by the Diocese of Orange and receives no church or state funding. The Mission Preservation Foundation, comprised of business and community leaders, is its fundraising entity committed to preserving its long-term historic and religious significance.

About Homefront AmericaHomefront America was founded in 2005 by Mamie Yong Maywhort and the late Arthur Hasselbrink (1926-2019). Its mission is to honor those who willingly defend our freedoms and to serve their families with quality, caring and meaningful programs that nurture and enrich their social, emotional, and physical well-being. The 501(c)(3) all-volunteer military outreach and support organization is based in San Juan Capistrano. The Field of Honor^® program is licensed by the Colonial Flag Foundation.

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