Salute to Service: Red Mill Museum Village’s Flag Day Weekend

April 24, 2026

The Flag Day Weekend celebration is part of the annual Salute to Service.

Honoring veterans, active service members, and the families who support them, this year’s event also recognizes 250 years of American service and resilience, while acknowledging the contributions of first responders who serve their communities.

The day’s centerpiece is the Quilt of Valor Ceremony, held following the noon 21-Gun Salute and Echo Taps presented by Spruce Run VFW Post #5119, where handcrafted quilts will be awarded to local veterans in a moving tribute of gratitude and honor.

Textile traditions take center stage as part of the museum’s participation in Handwork 2026, a nationwide celebration of American craft during the semiquincentennial. Patriotic quilts will be displayed throughout the village, and The Intimacy of Quilts will open, highlighting the artistry and stories woven into textile heritage.

The weekend also marks the debut of the Peace Flag Project, inviting reflection on unity, hope, and the handmade as expressions of national identity.

The celebration continues with live music by the Swingtime Dolls from 1-3 pm, participation from military veteran and first responders’ organizations, children’s activities, and special programming at the museum’s historic log cabin, celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Visitors can also explore Jack Stanley’s Civil War artifact exhibition throughout the weekend and contribute to the museum’s Digital Wall of Heroes.

The event is held rain or shine with regular museum admission; free entry is offered to members, children under six, veterans, and active-duty military.

Jack Stanley’s exhibition remains on view Sunday, June 14, for a meaningful Father’s Day weekend visit.

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