HEALING FIELD 2025
Schedule
Mon, 08 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am to Mon, 15 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
1427 Norway Ave, Huntington, WV 25705-1333, United States | Huntington, WV
The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District announces the return of The Healing Field to Spring Hill Cemetery September 8 – September 15. The Healing Field serves as a patriotic vigil to the thousands of victims of the 9/11 tragedy. Flags can be purchased for $35 at Spring Hill Cemetery and the proceeds will benefit the Spring Hill Cemetery Memorial Bell Tower Fund. Previously posted flags held by the owner can be re-posted for $15 and retrieved on September 15.
Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
This year’s Patriot Day Ceremony at Spring Hill Cemetery will include local officials, First Responders, Veterans of the U.S. Military, Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District Commissioners, and patriotic music. This Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery. Light refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.
Friday, September 12th- Sunday September 14th will be set aside as a Days of Reflection before the Healing Field is taken down on Monday, September 15th. The Healing Field participants are asked to retrieve their flags on September 15 before 4:00 p.m.
Please join the Park District as we come together as a community during this week to pay our respects, reflect and look forward together.
These events are sponsored by the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District and Spring Hill Cemetery. For more information call 304.696.5954 or 304.696.5516.
