To honor the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, (1921-2021), there will be a two-day commemorative event at The Alliance in Sioux Falls which will feature the travelling exhibit "A Call to Honor: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica." This is an authentic, 1/2 scale reproduction of the monument located in Arlington National Cemetery.

This is open to the public, free of charge, on Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Throughout this time, programs will be held on stage including live patriotic music and guest speakers. As a special tribute, the Singing Legionnaires will perform on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and the Sioux Falls Municipal Band will play in concert on Sunday at 3 p.m.

The goal is to provide a fun, family event where everyone can "see" this monument, learn the history behind its creation, hear the story of what it represents and understand the dedication of those who guard our unknown soldiers.

Saturday night, from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., will feature a special “evening out” to honor Midwest Honor Flight. The $30 tickets, which can be purchased through the SouthDakotaAlliance.org website, will provide a buffet meal, live music from A.G. Jamboree, and special access to the "A Call to Honor: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica."

The event is sponsored by the Mary Chilton Chapter, NSDAR, the South Dakota Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the Mary Chilton Foundation, Midwest Honor Flight, and the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance.

Links to the FaceBook events are: Tomb of the Unknowns Replica Event and 1921-2021 Tomb of the Unknown - Honor Flight Dinner