by Visitmuskegon | May 18, 2022 | Memorial Day
A Short History of Memorial Day Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and was originally called Decoration Day. In 1920 the poppy became the official flower and symbol. This was due to the popularity of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” It...
by LaShelle Mikesell | May 22, 2020 | Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, Local Advice, Memorial Day, Memorial Sites, Uncategorized
Outdoor Sites to Visit Memorial Weekend Muskegon County is rich with history, remembrance and pride. Take a walking tour of our outdoor sites as you honor Memorial Day. Civil War Monuments in Hackley Park Read more about the Monuments in Hackley Park HERE...
by LaShelle Mikesell | May 23, 2019 | Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, Local Advice, Memorial Day, Memorial Sites, Uncategorized
Memorial Day in Muskegon County: 2019 “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” sculpture. The statue represents Muskegon-born Clarence Zylman, the famed Boogie Woogie Bugler of World War II. In 2018 the insurance company Insurify analyzed over 900,00 insurance applications looking...
