DAYTON — The American Veterans Heritage Center will host its annual Memorial Day Weekend event the Patriot Freedom Festival – Remembering the Great War – World War I at the Dayton Veterans’ Affairs, 4100 W. Third St.

Opening ceremonies will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26 at the historic chapel. Events will take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27.

Miami Valley radio personality John “Bucks” Braun will be honored at the VA Medical Center 12 p.m. Saturday, May 26 at the Grotto Gardens. A bur oak tree and granite boulder with a plaque about Braun will be dedicated.

Events include honoring ceremonies, WWI and other historical military reenactors, guided historical tours including the restored garden and Grotto, military vehicles, children’s activities, ice cream social, equestrian team, Miami Valley History Museum, Frisbee golf tournament and more.

The event is free as is parking. There will be food, craft vendors, activities and free live music and entertainment.

For more information visit www.americanveteransheritage.org or call 937-267-7628.