Volunteers to place flags at soldiers' graves

Posted May 09, 2018 11:00 pm

By Jean Jeske Glen Ellyn Historical Society

The Glen Ellyn Historical Society will honor Civil War soldiers in advance of Memorial Day by placing flags on the graves of those laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Volunteers will begin planting flags at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Forest Hill Cemetery, Riford Road at St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn.

The public is invited to join the historical society volunteers to walk together to locate the graves of Civil War soldiers and to place the flags. Advance registration is not required.

The historical society began the flag remembrance at Memorial Day two years ago and the recognition has become an annual event. Flags will be picked up Tuesday, May 29.

For information, call (630) 469-1867 or visit the historical society's website at glenellynhistory.org.

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