Old Gray Cemetery marks Flag Day with America 250 celebration

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Old Gray Cemetery marked Flag Day with a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary Saturday afternoon.

Families attended free walking tours among the historic graves and enjoyed ice cream and history lessons. The cemetery installed a new flagstaff last fall that now flies a full-size American flag over the grounds.

Russell Kuhlman, president of Old Gray’s Board of Trustees, said the cemetery is proud of the country and the 250-year celebration…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS