Wreaths Across America - Peterborough NH

06/18/2026

Help us answer the whispered call to of our resting veterans by sponsoring a wreath at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/nh0046. The wreaths will be placed on , December 19th.

06/15/2026

On this Flag Day, we remember and honor Army Sgt. William H. Carney, who protected one of the United States' greatest symbols during the Civil War.

Born into slavery, Carney's exact journey to freedom is uncertain. He joined the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment at the age of 23. On July 18, 1863, Carney's regiment led the charge on Fort Wagner in South Carolina.

The unit's color guard fell under heavy enemy fire, but Carney rushed forward, caught the American flag before it could touch the ground, and carried it through the battle despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds. He kept the flag safe until he was safely brought back to Union lines.

"Boys, I did but my duty; the dear old flag never touched the ground!" Carney declared.

Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor, becoming the first African American to earn the nation’s highest military decoration for valor. He was also recognized with the Purple Heart for the wounds he sustained in combat.

More than 160 years later, Sgt. Carney’s legacy endures as a powerful reminder of the bravery of those who have defended our nation and the flag that unites us.

06/14/2026

Establishment of the Continental Army
On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress passed the following resolution:
Resolved, That six companies of expert riflemen [sic], be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia; … [and] that each company, as soon as completed [sic], shall march and join the army near Boston, to be there employed as light infantry, under the command of the chief Officer in that army.
With this resolution, the Continental Congress adopted the New England Army of Observation, making it a “continental” army — a united colonial fighting force — that could represent all 13 colonies with the addition of the troops from the three middle colonies. The Continental Army thus became America's first national institution.

https://www.army.mil/1775/timeline.html

06/14/2026

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.
Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in many ways–displaying the flag in the front of their homes, parades, and other patriotic observances. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been celebrating the day for years. Congressional legislation designating that date as the national Flag Day was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949; the legislation also called upon the president to issue a Flag Day proclamation every year.

https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/june-14/

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

and sign up to volunteer at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/nhphtc

06/12/2026

Women Veterans Day, also referred to as Women Veterans Recognition Day and Women Veterans Appreciation Day, is the anniversary of the day the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act (pub.L. 80–625, 62 Stat. 356) was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948. Prior to then, only women nurses could serve in the regular and reserve forces during peacetime.

https://news.va.gov/89813/origin-women-veterans-day/

06/10/2026

Do you know a Veteran that would like to meet other Veterans? Please let them know that we are inviting ALL Veterans to come by on this day for some coffee, pastries and some great story sharing.
Thank you in advance for spreading the word.