Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country.
The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial presents Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset from Sunday, June 19 – Saturday, June 26, 2016. Taps at the Tower links the beauty and simplicity of the Taps bugle call with the symbolism of the Liberty Memorial.
People are invited to come and use the grounds each evening, have a picnic, play games and enjoy the outdoors. The Museum will remain open until 8:30 p.m. each day. At sunset, people will gather at the Tower (Liberty Memorial) to experience Taps being played during a brief, moving ceremony. The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the glass bridge inside the Museum.