Opening Day

And

Flag Dedication Ceremonies

Troop 401 - Opening Day 2004

Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 12:00

Fort Nathan Hale will officially open on Saturday May 27 at 12 noon. The planned program includes a uniformed Color Guard parade marching to the fort’s “Flag Court” for the annual flag raising ceremony. Each of the five flags represent different times in the history of the Fort. The funds for these flags have been donated by several historic organizations and they will have representatives there to participate with the flag ceremony. Boy scouts from Troop 401 will also help raise the flags.

Reenactors will also be present in uniform to give information and conduct tours of several of the “bunkers” and “barracks,” which are being restored, as a “Taste of Living History”.

There will be local officials present, who will speak about the great value the Fort has been in the Life of the New Haven Community for over 200 years.

The Boy Scouts will be cooking hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. Admission is free. The Gift Shop and Information Center will also be open. The weather should be great and it will be a fun day for all. Please join us for our Opening Day festivities!

Admission is free of charge, however donations will be accepted and appreciated.