On February 2, 2011, United States Congressman Brad Miller presented the Wendell Historical Society with a U.S. Flag that had previously flown over the U.S. Capital in Washington D.C. WHS President Chris Smith accepted the flag on behalf of the society, and members of the local American Legion were on hand to raise the flag during this memorable event.
Congressman Brad Miller's presentation on Historic Preservation
Mr. Al White, local American Legion
Congressman Miller presenting Mr. Chris Smith, President of WHS, with the National Flag.
Official Certificate accompanying the US Flag.
Mr. Al White of the American Legion raising Old Glory at the Historic Post Office.
Left to Right: Commissioner Sid Baynes, Commissioner Ira Fuller, Mayor Harold Broadwell, Commissioner Ginna Gray, Congressman Brad Miller, and Commissioner (Mayor Pro Tem) Carol Hinnant