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2008 Memorial Day Events and Activities
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May 20, 2008
922-2459
www.museumoffloridahistory.com
www.rileymuseum.org
Tour of African American History Sites; Riley House Museum Grave Decorating Commemorative Service at the Old City Cemetery; Reading of the Emanicaption Proclamation; FREE LUNCH!
FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
May 23-25, 2008 
877-635-3655
www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest
Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 - Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 - Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left. Gates open at 8:00 a.m.
SOUTHWOOD GOLF COMMUNITY
May 23 - 26
850-942-4653 
Southwood Golf
Visit SWGC during Memorial Day Weekend and take advantage of the Golf Shop sale all weekend long. The Golf Shop has everything you will need for your game this summer! Also, participate in the Hit the Green Challenge on Saturday, May 24. Then cool down in the Clubhouse with All-American lunch specials.
CRUISE-IN FOR THE TROOPS
May 24, 2008
539-7422
Havana is going to be filled with antique autos, members of the Tallahassee Area Antique Auto Club of America. This is the club's second annual "Cruise-In for the Troops," and cars will be visiting at various times during the day, Parking in the downtown historic shopping district to be accessible if people want to talk about their cars. |
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Memorials in Tallahassee
Florida Korean War Memorial
Cascades Park, off E. Gaines St. in Downtown Tallahassee
At the center of the memorial plaza is a large sculpture of a broken circle, which is meant to represent the "Circle of Life." The portion that is broken out of the top of the sculpture is embedded in the ground and carries the names of those killed in action. Other elements include a map marking the locations of major battles and a three-dimensional timeline chronicling the war’s major events. Photo
Florida Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Facing the Old Capitol Museum, NE corner of Monroe St. and Apalachee Pkwy. With the American flag suspended between them, two granite columns bear the names of the 1,942 who perished and the 83 who were listed as missing in action. Photo
Florida’s World War II Memorial
Museum of Florida History, 500 S. Bronough St.
Monument is comprised of 67 plaques, each honoring veterans from one Florida County, and a central pillar, which is a replica of the Florida Pillar at the National Monument in Washington, D.C. Photo
Medal of Honor Wall
New Capitol Building Executive Wing, Plaza Level.
The memorial consists of plaques, each of which bears the name of a Floridian who has been awarded the Medal of Honor. Photo
Florida Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Lake Ella
241 Lake Ella Dr. A Huey UH-1 helicopter and a stone marker stand lakeside in remembrance of the service countless men and women performed for our nation. Erected in honor of the courage and patriotism of the Florida Veterans of the Vietnam Conflict, the memorial bears the names of Florida veterans, each engraved on the Huey’s windows. New names are added each year on Memorial Day. Photo
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Memorial Day Specials
Hilaman Park Golf Club:
All Veterans can enjoy a round of golf on  Memorial Day for FREE! Must present veterans card and certificate upon check-in.
Click Here for printable certificate.
Call to schedule a tee time today! 850-891-3935.
Hampton Inn and Suites I-10 / Lonnbladh Rd.:
Special Memorial Day rates, which include complimentary breakfast. Please contact 850/320-9913, 850/574-4900 or visit us on the web at www.hamptoninnandsuitestallahass
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