Recurring & recent
Ways the community gathers at the GAR
The Daily Flag Raising
A group of local volunteers has raised and lowered the flag at the GAR for over twenty years — visitors, Scout groups, Civil War enthusiasts, and Sons & Daughters of Union Veterans have all taken a turn. We’re always looking for volunteers.
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Memorial Day
Each Memorial Day, headstones are cleaned and flags placed across the cemetery, with Scout troops and GAR – Stevens Camp officials taking part in the observance.
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Eagle Scout Projects
Scouts working toward their Eagle rank have added many lasting, thoughtful touches to the park over the years.
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Visit the Park
It’s a public park as well as a cemetery — a nice place for a picnic or a game of catch, even if Civil War history isn’t your main interest.
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