05/25/2026
On this Memorial Day, the volunteers and staff of the Fairbanks House Museum join Americans across the nation in honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
The origins of Memorial Day trace back to "Decoration Day," first observed after the Civil War when families, communities, and veterans gathered to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags. In 1868, the practice was formally recognized as a national day of remembrance, dedicated to honoring those who died in military service to the United States.
For 389 years, the Fairbanks House has stood witness to the American story, from the colonial era and the Revolution through every generation that followed. Throughout that history, countless Americans answered the call to serve, and many made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and its ideals.
Today, we continue the tradition started more than 150 years ago by pausing to remember those who never returned home. We honor their courage, reflect on the cost of freedom, and express our deepest gratitude for their sacrifice.
From all of us at the Fairbanks House Museum, we wish you a meaningful Memorial Day as we remember and honor America's fallen heroes.
May we never forget that freedom is not free.
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