Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is t
Confederate Memorial Day is a state holiday in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia on the fourth Monday in April. In Mississippi it is observed on the last Monday in April. In South Carolina and North Carolina it falls on May 10. Confederate Memorial Day is known as Confederate Heroes' Day in T...
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 26 in 2025). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is ...
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. As this is a Federal holiday, not only will schools and libraries be closed, most federal and state offices will be closed and there will be no mail deliveries on Memorial Day As Memorial Day always falls...
History of Memorial Day Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. In 2012, the New York Times reported that as many as 25 different places claimed to have begun Memorial Day. In 1966 President ...
The 35th Annual Memorial Day Classic is starting its fourth decade as one of the most anticipated events in the United States! The race is officially the final race of the Southern running season and athletes from all over the state come to honor America’s fallen soldiers. Why not pay trib...
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, 2025 Memorial Dayis a United States Federal holiday. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in military service for their country. Memori...
How Is Memorial Day Celebrated? Most Americans visit the national cemeteries where they lay flowers and flags on the graves. It is also a tradition to host the flag at half-mast until noon. Given that the memorial weekend is very long, you can attend sporting events, picnics, BBQs, spend...
Twain on Main kicks off in Hannibal this weekend BUT it isn't the only thing happening locally this Memorial Day Holiday, here is a complete list of events to keep you busy over the 3 day weekend in the Tri-States.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. In 2012, the New York Times reported that as many as 25 different places claimed to have begun Memorial Day. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson officially ...