Sightseeing
History BuffNational Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
No admission feeA basilica and museum in Emmitsburg, MD honoring the first American-born Catholic saint.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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Sightseeing
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
A 1981 stone monument in Emmitsburg, Maryland, honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Emmitsburg, MD
About National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
The memorial sits in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and centers on a seven-foot stone monument topped by a sculpted Maltese Cross, a symbol of the fire service. An eternal flame burns at its base. Plaques around the monument carry the names of fire service members who have died in service since 1981. When a firefighter dies on duty, officials post a notice at the site and lower flags to half-staff. Each year a national memorial service is held at the monument, where a Presidential Wreath is placed. A brick Walk of Honor connects the monument to the historic National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel on the grounds.
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