Learn the Proper Way to Retire a Flag on Flag Day, June 14 June 13, 2022

FLAG DAY INFORMATIONAL CEREMONY WILL RETIRE AND EXPLAIN THE PROCESS

OF RETIRING OLD AND TATTERED US FLAGS AT THE BATTLESHIP

 

WHEN:          Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14   12pm

 

WHAT:          On Flag Day, June 14, the Battleship will host a ceremony to properly retire

tattered and old US flags.  The Battleship will accept your old tattered flags during this

ceremony, which will take place landside just outside the pier at 12pm.  Learn the proper

way that a tattered US flag is to be retired and the meaning behind these procedures.

 

To replace your old flag, consider purchasing a flag from the Battleship Ship’s Store. We’ll

even fly the flag above the Battleship. Just a $62 donation for a flag flown over the ship.  To

order a flag to be flown above the Battleship, visit our Ship’s Store daily during Battleship

tour hours of 10am to 4pm every day, or online at www.battleshipnewjersey.org/shop or

call 866-877-6262 ext. 111.

 

The Battleship will give away mini US flags to guests touring the Battleship on Flag Day.

Just stop by the ship’s Visitors Center when you come off the ship.

 

WHERE:       Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ

 

PHOTO OPP:  Flags being Retired during an Informational Ceremony landside at the Battleship New Jersey

 

Berthed on the Camden Waterfront along the Delaware River, the Battleship New Jersey

Museum  and Memorial is open every day from 19am to 4pm for tours. Experience the

amazing views of the July 4th fireworks from the historic decks of the Battleship.  Live

music, face painting, food concessions, bar service and even take a chance to fire the

portside 5-inch gun!  The Battleship will open on Sunday, July 4 for fireworks at 7pm.  Just a

$10 donation will get you aboard!  For more information  about programs and events at the

Battleship, visit www.battleshipnewjersey.org .

 

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