Field of Honor

HPEF’s 5th Annual Field of Honor Is Saturday May 25 - Monday May 27

The 2024 Field of Honor® begins with the Opening Ceremony, Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m.

At the Home of F.D.R. National Historic Site on Route 9 in Hyde Park, Ny

FIELD OF HONOR HISTORY:   

In 2018, the HPEF hosted its first Field of Honor®, filling the field in front of the F.D.R. Home in Hyde Park with nearly 200 full-sized American flags. The flags were flown in honor of First Responders, Veterans, and Hometown Heroes. Community members purchased flags to honor members of their families or friends, and a special commemorative card was attached to each flag.  In 2019, entertainment and activities for children were added to the event. The pandemic caused the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 events, but the 2022 Field of Honor® was a huge success! More than 225 flags were posted in the field, nine community businesses made monetary donations, and many people purchased or dedicated flags.