Bedminster's Field of Honor Returns June 14 With 200 Flags

BEDMINSTER, NJ - The Jacobus Vanderveer House Commission will host its 10th annual Field of Honor at River Road Park in Bedminster beginning Sunday, June 14 — Flag Day — through Tuesday, July 14.

More than 200 American flags, each measuring 3 by 5 feet, will be displayed in the north field of River Road Park. Residents can adopt a flag personalized with their own sentiment in honor of a veteran, active-duty service member or loved one.

Flag adoptions are $40 at the Bedminster Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, or $45 online at register.communitypass.net/Bedminster. Flags may be picked up July 15 beginning at 4 p.m., or sponsors may check a box on the order form to donate their flag back to the Jacobus Vanderveer House.

A community picnic will be held July 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Jacobus Vanderveer House at River Road Park, celebrating both the Field of Honor and America's 250th anniversary. The event will feature live music from John Luckenhill's 20-piece pops band, historic games and historical reenactors. Food and adult beverages will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Jacobus Vanderveer House and Museum.

For more information, call (908) 212-7000 or email JVH@bedminsternj.gov.

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