Submitted by Debby Walters, Botany Belles & Beaus Garden Club
BALDWIN, WI – After several years of planning and fundraising, the Blue Star Marker Memorial at Windmill Park will be unveiled on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Veterans and community members are invited to attend.
The Blue Star Marker program began in 1945. It is a program of the National Garden Club, Inc. which honors the men and women who have selflessly served in the U.S. military. During World War II the Blue Star was seen on flags and banners in homes indicating that a family had a son or daughter away at war.
The National Garden Club adopted this recognized Blue Star symbol for its program. The local Botany, Belles & Beaus Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Club.
This project was undertaken by the Botany Belles and Beaus Garden Club in cooperation with Baldwin’s Cave-Dahl American Legion Post 240 and Auxiliary Unit 240.
Join us as we dedicate this memorial and honor those who have protected us through their service to the nation.
The parking lot at Windmill Park will be blocked off so you are encouraged to park on side streets and walk in or carpool from the American Legion Post 240 at 410 Maple Street, Baldwin, WI 5400, Phone: (715) 928-0000.
Refreshments will be served at the Legion following the ceremony.
