A Field of Honor, with 1,901 flags flying in the Village Green,
takes place from May 26 thru May 30.

The flags will honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, those serving, those who have served, our personal heroes... whoever they may be, and 110 year of our Village’s history. The 1,901 flags represent the year (1901) when Northbrook was incorporated as the Village of Shermerville. All events take place in the Village Green Park.

We invite you to participate by:

• Helping assemble the flags from 9am – 11:30am and 1pm – 3:30pm on Sat., May 21
  or on Sun., May 22 from 1pm – 3:30pm
• Viewing the Field of Honor during daily open hours from 9am – 9pm
• Attending the nightly sunset services Thurs., May 26 – Mon., May 30 at 8pm
• Attending the musical entertainment in the Gazebo on Saturday, May 28 and Sun. May 29 – the times and lineups to be announced.
• Attending the traditional American Legion Memorial Day ceremony in the Village Green Park baseball diamond immediately following the Memorial Day parade. The parade steps off at 10:30 am on Mon., May 30.
• Picking up your flag on Tues., May 31 from 6pm – 9pm

The Field of Honor is brought to Northbrook by the Northbrook Historical Society, American Legion Post 791 and VFW Post 10236. Tax deductable donations to defray the cost of bringing this inspirational event are graciously accepted. Additional information and flag order forms can be located at: www.northbrookhistory.org. Volunteers are needed to help with flag assembly, flag sales during public hours, and overnight security. If interested, please call 847-272-7567.