Activities for President Eisenhower's Birthday
October 14, 2016
A special display is planned to mark President Eisenhower's
126th birthday. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12 the D-Day Planning Table will be
removed from its case and displayed in its entirety including the additional
leaves and chairs as well as the original rug. The display will be located in
the museum military gallery through Tuesday, Oct. 18. The museum is open 9 a.m.
to 4:45 p.m. Visit www.eisenhower.archives.gov
for admission details.
Birthday Party, Friday 10/14 - 3:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Eisenhower Foundation on Friday, Oct. 14 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium in celebration of President Eisenhower's 126th birthday. The gathering will include Mamie's sugar cookies and punch.
VFW Vigil, Friday 10/14 - 4:00 p.m.
The VFW will open their annual vigil with a special announcement from the Abilene Post #3279. VFW posts from across the state will stand vigil overnight at the burial site of the President. The public is also encouraged to join this free event occurring in front of the Place of Meditation. There will be a document display showing the special relationship President Eisenhower had with VFW Post #3279.
Wreath Laying Ceremony, Saturday 10/15 - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday events begin with the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony led by the 1st Infantry Division of Ft. Riley at 10:30 a.m. The procession from the Library building will include a number of dignitaries and proceed to the Place of Meditation for the placement of the wreath.
American Legion Pilgrimage, Saturday 10/15 - 10:45 a.m.
Birthday Party, Friday 10/14 - 3:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Eisenhower Foundation on Friday, Oct. 14 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium in celebration of President Eisenhower's 126th birthday. The gathering will include Mamie's sugar cookies and punch.
VFW Vigil, Friday 10/14 - 4:00 p.m.
The VFW will open their annual vigil with a special announcement from the Abilene Post #3279. VFW posts from across the state will stand vigil overnight at the burial site of the President. The public is also encouraged to join this free event occurring in front of the Place of Meditation. There will be a document display showing the special relationship President Eisenhower had with VFW Post #3279.
Wreath Laying Ceremony, Saturday 10/15 - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday events begin with the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony led by the 1st Infantry Division of Ft. Riley at 10:30 a.m. The procession from the Library building will include a number of dignitaries and proceed to the Place of Meditation for the placement of the wreath.
American Legion Pilgrimage, Saturday 10/15 - 10:45 a.m.
The American Legion Pilgrimage will be held at the center of
campus in front of the statue. American Legion Riders Post #240 will provide
the rifle salute for the ceremony. Representatives from every post around
Kansas will gather to pay their respects to the President. This ceremony is
free and open to the public.
Reserved Motorcycle Parking - South Lot
An area in the south parking lot near the Place of Meditation will be designated for motorcycle parking only. A number of veteran riding associations including the American Legion Riders and Combat Vets Motorcycle Association will attend in support of the Saturday events.
Legacy Gala, Saturday 10/15
Reserved Motorcycle Parking - South Lot
An area in the south parking lot near the Place of Meditation will be designated for motorcycle parking only. A number of veteran riding associations including the American Legion Riders and Combat Vets Motorcycle Association will attend in support of the Saturday events.
Legacy Gala, Saturday 10/15
The theme for this year's Eisenhower Legacy Gala is Everybody
Likes Ike, taken from the 1952 video produced by Walt Disney for Ike's
first presidential campaign. Campaign election memorabilia will be on display
during the reception. The evening highlight will be the presentation of the
Eisenhower Legacy Awards. This year's presentation will honor the efforts of
Kansas Governor Edward Arn, U.S. Senator Harry Darby, and founder of Hallmark
Cards Joyce C. Hall, who were instrumental in securing funding to build the
original Eisenhower Museum. Descendants of Governor Arn and Mr. Hall will be in
attendance to accept their family member's Eisenhower Legacy Award.
Another special guest for the evening will be presidential whiz kid, Macey Hensley, from Council Grove, Kan. who has appeared numerous times on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, astounding everyone with her knowledge of U.S. presidents.
This annual, invitation-only event is already sold out. Sponsors for this year's event include First Bank Kansas and Waddell & Reed, April Barker. For more information on attending or being a sponsor for the 2017 Legacy Gala, please contact the Eisenhower Foundation at 785.263.6771
Another special guest for the evening will be presidential whiz kid, Macey Hensley, from Council Grove, Kan. who has appeared numerous times on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, astounding everyone with her knowledge of U.S. presidents.
This annual, invitation-only event is already sold out. Sponsors for this year's event include First Bank Kansas and Waddell & Reed, April Barker. For more information on attending or being a sponsor for the 2017 Legacy Gala, please contact the Eisenhower Foundation at 785.263.6771
