Observe Memorial Day May 27 at Kline Creek Farm Ceremony

Observe Memorial Day with a ceremony rooted in the history and traditions of the late 1800s at Memorial Day Remembered on Monday, May 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago.

This year Kline Creek Farm will partner with the West Chicago City Museum for the free
family-friendly program. Sara Phalen, the museum’s executive director, will share stories recorded by West Chicago men who served during the Civil War.

“Memorial Day began after the Civil War as Decoration Day. It was initiated by survivors of the Civil War — veterans, widows and relatives,” said Dennis Buck, Kline Creek Farm heritage interpreter. “Entire families were encouraged to participate, gather flowers, sing, help in school and community observations, and attend remembrance programs. Kline Creek Farm’s Memorial Day Remembered gives us the opportunity to do all of that again and reclaim the original purpose and meaning of the day.”

Program Schedule

1:30 – 2 p.m. Make tissue-paper flowers by the farmhouse for the
program.

2 – 3 p.m. Music by Roger Kotecki
Poems and readings that reflect on those who gave “the last full measure of devotion” and on the importance of remembering them.

3 – 3:30 p.m. Make tissue-paper flowers for home as a remembrance of the day or to remember a loved one who has served the nation.

Registration is not required for Memorial Day Remembered. For more information, call Kline Creek Farm at 630-876-5900.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for more than 100 years. More than 4 million people visit its 60+ forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, six education centers and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the District’s e-newsletter, blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.