When the United States flag becomes worn, torn, faded or soiled, it should be replaced with a new flag. But what do you do with the old one? The answer is not to simply throw it away, but to “retire” it in a dignified way.
To help with that, two Manheim Township Police Officers recently took it upon themselves to build a box for tattered flags. Officers Lucas Starsinic and Mark Shivers placed the box outside of Oregon Dairy. Since the placement of the Tattered US Flag Box, the department has collected over 1,800 United States Flags and
that has led to the creation of this Amazing Event…

Welcome to the Celebration of America!

Saturday, September 3, 2022
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ceremony of Final Tribute - United States Flag Retirement
Starts at 7:00pm
For the Flag Retirement Ceremony, bring your chairs and blankets and if you have a worn, torn, or tattered United States Flag that you would like to properly retire, please bring it along and it will be
retired it with the dignity and respect it deserves.

*Come early to enjoy the corn maze, rides, and games and stay for the Celebration of America Event! Gates open at 10am.  Tickets required.

Celebration of America Event will include:

• Military Exhibits from The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines
• Civil War and Revolutionary War Exhibits
• Navy Club U.S.A Ship 166 of Lancaster County
• Patriotic Order Sons of America
• Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
• Vet 21 Salute Honor Guard
• "Jack the Cooper" and Contemporary Long Rifle Builder 
• The Roses of No-Man's Land (Women of WWI and WWII)
• Lancaster County Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scout Troops
• Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463, Catholic War Veterans Post 1306
• Building Bridges Foundation at Anderson Farm
• Donegal-Witness Tree Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution
• General Washington's Life Guards
• Capital Area Young Marines
• Alpha Pack Veteran K9s Unleashed
• WWII Jeeps and Tanks
• Magi Merchantile, American Legion
• Army National Guard, Marine Corp League Detachment #294
• M&T Bank Veteran's Program
• 1863 Napoleon Civil War Cannon, Works of Heart Broom Maker
• Fort Mifflin on the Delaware

Other Activities:

Face Painting from 1pm – 6pm
Kids’ “Patriot Walk” for ages 12 and under from 1pm – 6pm – Prizes Awarded!
Lancaster Barnstormer’s Mascot, Cylo, will be making an appearance from 2pm – 3pm!
Apple Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Achenbach’s Bakery at 3:30pm
Helicopter Candy Drop for Kids ages 12 and under at 5pm
Patriotic Music provided by The Ringgold Band from 5pm – 7pm
United State Flag Retirement Ceremony starts at 7pm

Food Trucks:
Holy Smoked Meat, Dutch Soft Pretzels< Penny's Ice Cream,
and Kountry Korner Drive-In

Abella Aviation Helicopter Rides from 1pm - 5pm
Come see scenic Lancaster county from the air! Get a "birdseye" view of the Thank-A-Trucker Corn Maze and Oregon Dairy in a way few have ever had a chance to do!
Rides are $50/person and up to three guests can fly at a time. 

Donations and sponsorships will benefit Fort Mifflin on the Delaware.


Your donation to the Celebration of America supports programs and projects at
National Historic Landmark Fort Mifflin, site of the greatest bombardment of the 
American Revolution and veteran of three centuries of service to our country.
 As we approach the milestone anniversary years of 2025 (founding of our armed forces) and 
2026 (signing of the Declaration of Independence) we are working tirelessly to improve the visitor experience. Priority initiatives in this regard include repair and replacement of building roofs, masonry and carpentry repairs, creation of educational programs and material specifically focused on our nation's earliest years and more. Your support has the potential to impact countless visitors over the coming years through preservation of the original historic fabric of the Fort, 
and engaging programming supporting the site's compelling story 
of perseverance and ingenuity over three centuries. 
Visit our website at FortMifflin.us to learn more."
In gratitude and service, 
Elizabeth Beatty, Executive Director, 
Fort Mifflin on the Delaware

Your all inclusive ticket will give you access to "Celebration of America Event" and ALL of the "Fun On The Farm!" From the sunflower patch to the corn maze, kids of all ages will enjoy unlimited rides, yard games, and tons of fun!

Stay after the Celebration to conquer the "Thank a Trucker" Corn Maze in the dark!
*Flashlight Maze Hours: dusk to 10 pm - participants must bring their own flashlights.  Last entrance into the maze is at 9:00 pm.
**Rides close at dusk (barrel train, pedal tractors, jump pad, corn launcher, and hamster wheel)

If you are attending ONLY the United State Flag Retirement Ceremony from
7:00pm - 8:00pm, there is no charge but you still need a ticket for admission.

Thank you the following sponsors for helping to make this amazing event possible!
Patriotic Order Sons of America, Lancaster Country Day School, Penn Cinema,
Lititz Flooring Company, Z Motor Co.,  Brethren Village, Crane Rentals Inc., and
Achenbach's Pastries.