For some, Memorial Day ushers in the summer season, but it is a holiday associated with patriotism and honoring the military. With the the latter in mind, the Haddon Heights Antiques Center is proud to offer a red, white, and blue special sales display with emphasis on the military and the sacrifices many have made during the nations history. Memorial Day started shortly following the end of the Civil War when communities began honoring the fallen with gravesite tributes. The date of May 30 was selected in 1868 to observe this solemn occasion. Originally termed Decoration Day because the graves were decorated with flags and flowers, in the early 20th century it began to be referred to as Memorial Day. Now military members lost in any conflict are honored. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. Haddon Heights Antiques Centers special sales display will pay tribute to various branches of service through ribbons, patches, medals, flags, books, and ephemera. It will be rounded out with patriotic objects and china and glass in red, white, and blue. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays, this long-established, multi-dealer shop offers a variety of vintage merchandise and some of the best discounts around. Located at 531 Clements Bridge Road in Barrington, N.J., the shop is easily accessible from I-295, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the White Horse Pike. To learn more, call 856-546-0555.