September 2nd, 2019 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
ANNUAL VJ DAY SALUTE - SEPTEMBER 2ND - PRESENTED BY FORT MILES HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Purpose: Ceremony to salute the Delaware’s 800 service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during World War II.
When/Where: Monday, September 2nd, 11AM - Noon, Fort Miles Museum Artillery Park
What: Following a presentation of the colors by an American Legion Honor Guard and remarks from Dr. Gary Wray, the names of 100 Delaware service men and women will be read with a chime salute as each name is announced
Tours: Self-guided tours of Battery 519 will be available until 2PM following the ceremony with FMHA docents on hand to answer questions.