Decoration Day (Memorial Day Origins)

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA

Living History Farms offers a vital lesson in civic history by exploring the origins of Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day. The day includes a historic 1 p.m. ceremony at the New Hope Cemetery to honor Civil War fallen, showcasing the rituals of remembrance used in 1868. It is a poignant curriculum in national heritage and the importance of collective memory. Visitors can witness how families historically decorated graves with flowers and flags, preserving a tradition that honors sacrifice and service.

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