May 27, 2024
National Iwo Jima Memorial; 1 Iwo Jima Way, New Britain
May 17, 2024
Memorial Day Ceremony
10:00 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to help honor all veterans and all branches of service at the monument.
Direct any questions to Elaine at 203-859-4578 or elaineschieffer@sbcglobal.net
May 17, 2024
National Iwo Jima Memorial; 1 Iwo Jima Way, New Britain
May 17, 2024
Field of Flags Installation
9:00 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to help us install over 500 flags in our field.
Refreshments will be served.
Direct any questions to Elaine at 203-859-4578 or elaineschieffer@sbcglobal.net
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
National Iwo Jima Memorial; 1 Iwo Jima Way, New Britain
November 10, 2023
Special Event & Ceremony
9:00 a.m.
Special ceremony by the 8th grade students from John Wallace Middle School honoring veterans with poetry, artwork, music, and letters
In Case of Rain:
The program will be held at
Wallace Middle School Auditorium
71 Halleran Drive, Newington, CT
The contact person at the school is history teacher Brynna Perault, 860-371-0018
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For more Info, contact Elaine at 203-859-4578
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
National Iwo Jima Memorial; 1 Iwo Jima Way, New Britain
September 10, 2023
Special Event & Ceremony
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Historical Tours of Monument
12:15 – Shepherd’s Men arrive
12:30 – Ceremony
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*Donate to our Eternal Flame Fund*
Mail checks to:
Iwo Jima Memorial Historical, Inc.
PO Box 310516
Newington, CT 06131
OR
Go to our secure website at:
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For more Info, contact Elaine at 203-859-4578
February 23, 2023
The annual event to commemorate the raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 23rd. As with all events, this is rain or shine. The ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes. We hope to see you there!