Last year on Memorial Day we were all confined by Covid-19. Our suggestions for that holiday revolved around staying home and safe. What a difference a year has made.
In 2021, we are not only honoring those who gave their lives in the service of our country we are celebrating the return of some of our freedoms. This year we have gatherings and events available for celebrating our country and freedom.
On the CBS Sunday Morning program today, a truly moving and fascinating event came to our attention – Taps Across America. On Memorial Day at 3:00PM in your time zone, please pause for one minute to remember those Americans who have died in the service of our country.
If you play an instrument, you are invited to sound taps as you feel appropriate and add your video to symphony of your colleagues. Click here for the link. To view today’s Taps Across America segment on CBS Sunday Morning, click here.
We also want to provide you a list of events in Houston that look like a fun place to celebrate the holiday tomorrow.
Lone Star Flight Museum
Starting at 10 a.m., the museum will be running free tours for the Douglas DC-3 vintage airliner and the Howard 250, a 1950s corporate aircraft. The museum will also be offering free flight simulators, letting guests get the chance to feel what it’s like to fly a plane firsthand.
When: Monday, May 31. Times vary.
Where: 11551 Aerospace Ave., Houston, TX 77034
How Much: Free
Information: Lone Star Flight Museum
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Join the Museum’s Memorial Day Fest with veteran-owned businesses, Memorial Day activities for children, a BBQ food truck, a chance to take photos with troopers, and much more. The museum is dedicated to highlighting the sacrifices of lesser-known heroes of America’s wars and is a great place to both celebrate Memorial Day and educate kids about the history they may have missed out on in school.
When: From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 3816 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004
How Much: Free. Must RSVP to attend
Information: The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Memorial Day in Memorial City
To celebrate Memorial Day in style, head over to Memorial City Mall, where you can watch members of the Commemorative Air Force fly vintage WWII aircraft right over your head. Afterward, you can enjoy some live music, face painting, a balloon artist, and plenty of other fun Memorial Day activities.
When: Monday, May 31 at the Square from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 602 Memorial City Mall, Houston, TX 77024
How Much: Free
We wish you a wonderful Memorial Day and hope that you find some time to pause to recognize those who gave their lives for our freedom.
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Sources: CBS Sunday Morning, Houston in the Cheap, Visit Houston, Taps Across America.