Flag Retirement Ceremony

The Robertson County Historical Society is excited to announce their Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony, this coming Memorial Day. 2023 marks the fourth year the RCHS has partnered with Boy Scout Troop 144 of Springfield, one of the oldest troops in Tennessee. This year, the Honor Guard of the Second Company of the Kilgore Station Militia of Cross Plains will also play a part in this important and patriotic ceremony.

This is a free event and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Order of Ceremony
Welcome and Introductions
Pledge of Allegiance
Honor Guard, Second Company, Kilgore Station Militia
The Story Behind the Famous Bugle Call “Taps”
Play Taps: Flag is retired and burned
Troop 144: New Flag is made ready to fly
The History of Reveille
Play Reveille
Troop 144 flys the flag
The Story of the Star Spangled Banner
Play National Anthem
Prayer
Honor Guard, Second Company, Kilgore Station Militia
Adjourn