Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

ELKS Honor Vets with Flag Day

On June 14, 2024, Elks Lodges across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal celebrated Flag Day, continuing a proud tradition established by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in 1908. The Elks remain the only fraternal organization that mandates a formal observance of Flag Day. The Lewis County Elks Lodge # 2883 proudly celebrated the Flag Day with the traditional Elks Ceremony followed by a Flag Retirement Ceremony which is held annually at the lodge.

The Elks' commitment to Flag Day began in July 1908, when the Grand Lodge initiated the annual nationwide observance on...

 

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