Town Fredonia is a thriving
community sporting a fine school system, and the
rural charm of yesteryear. Come visit and enjoy
a relaxing day in Fredonia or one of our many
interesting events. Stony Hill School (see
building above), is the "birthplace of National
Flag Day". This is just north of Ozaukee County
Pioneer Village, on Hwy. I, and is a great part
of the tourist loop.
Waubeka is home to the National
Flag Day Foundation Americanism Center (right
photo above. The center’s 13,000 square foot
building sits on fifteen acres of land. The
center offers the Avenue of Flags, which
displays all 27 star configurations of The
American Flag, a commemorative outdoor courtyard
and a full museum featuring military and local
memorabilia. The museum includes a room devoted
to Bernard J. Cigrand (left photo above), the
Father of Flag Day. The museum is open on the
third Sunday of each month from 1-4 p.m. or by
appointment.
The Flag Day Foundation is a
nonprofit organization which teaches
Americanism. The Foundation hosts several events
each year. Don’t miss the main event – the
National Observance of Flag Day held the second
Sunday in June. The observance includes a
program at Cigrand Memorial in Waubeka, a 100
unit Parade, Family day with Music, refreshments
and activities and Fireworks at the Americanism
Center. The Foundation also holds a Valentine
Dinner, Auction Event.
Enjoy Waubeka’s rich history
anytime by walking, driving or biking the self
guided Chief Waubeka Trail.
Visit the National Flag Day
Foundation web site to learn more or book a
museum tour at
www.nationalflagday.com