Gulf Islands National Seashore Memorial Day Observance

Description

The event features a living history encampment by Company C, 3rd U.S. Infantry (1860-1865) from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Uniformed re-enactors will conduct period ''Colors'' and ''Retreat'' ceremonies at 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Company drill demonstrations will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ranger led tours of Fort Pickens are at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., a special moment of silence will be observed as an act of respect and remembrance to the brave men and women who have given their lives for their country. The program is free, but there is an $8 entrance fee to the Fort Pickens Area. For additional information about this program or others offered at the Seashore, call the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center at (850) 934-2600 or visit www.nps.gov/guis.