The public is invited to join Highlands American Legion Post 370 for their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Plaza in front of the Highlands Police Department on Monday, May 26, at 10:00 A.M. This moving ceremony is a fitting tribute honoring fallen veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The Veterans Plaza includes “Honor Walk” where memorial bricks honor several hundred veterans. New bricks are dedicated during the annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies.
The Highlands American Legion Post 370 is dedicated to supporting veterans through their innovative activities, services, and programs, providing assistance and a sense of belonging and community crucial to veteran’s well-being.
In addition to this annual Memorial Day ceremony, this active Post offers a year-round schedule of ceremonies and events honoring past and present veterans including:
The Four Chaplains Ceremony at Veterans Plaza in February;
Observance of Vietnam Veterans Day in March;
Observance of Poppy Day in May by placing flags on veteran’s graves;
Supporting the Highlands Motoring Festival in June;
Flag Day Celebration at Eckerd Living Center in June;
Flags placed on Veteran’s Graves in observance of Independence Day in July;
Participation in the Mountaintop Art & Craft Show in August;
Veterans Day observance by placing flags on Veteran’s graves in November;
Support Wreaths Across America by placing wreaths on veterans’ graves;
Participation in the Highlands Christmas Parade in December;
And presentation of Patriotic quilts provided by Kate Shaw and Mountain Valley Quilters.
They also sponsor a program called Visit-A-Vet. This committee started by Chip Snyder and Jim Grantham has a different mission from Plateau Warriors in that it is an ongoing visitation program at the Chestnut Hill and Eckerd Living Center facilities.
If you are interested in supporting the American Legion or veterans causes in the Highlands area, please email ncpost370@gmail.com for more information.
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