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Veterans Day National Ceremony - Arlington National Cemetery
Photo of past Veterans Day National Ceremony: Courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery
November 11, 2012 - Arlington, Virginia
Each year on Veterans Day, the Veterans Day National Ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery. Normally beginning at 11 a.m., a wreath is placed at the Tomb of the Unknowns, followed by a ceremony in the Memorial Amphitheater, ending at around noon. This annual free ceremony is one of only three yearly events open to the public at Arlington National Cemetery. Additional Information (updated as information is announced each year) about Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery.
Also see - Visiting Arlington National Cemetery
Colonial Williamsburg - Honoring Service to America
Fife and Drum Corps Photo: © Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corp.
November 11, 2012 - Williamsburg, Virginia
On Veterans Day a procession down Duke of Gloucester Street honors American veterans. A ceremony follows the parade. Additional Information - Colonial Williamsburg Website.
Also, throughout Veterans Day weekend (November 9 – 12, 2012), Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission to active-duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, and their immediate dependants. Appropriate military identification is required, although the service member need not be present. Free passes will be provided to immediate family members of currently deployed troops with appropriate identification. Honoring Service to America tickets are available only at Colonial Williamsburg on-site ticket sales windows. More Information
Also see - Visiting America's Historic Triangle
National D-Day Memorial - Veterans Day Observance
Photo Credit: Courtesy of the National D-Day Memorial
November 12, 2012 - Bedford, Virginia
A Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. honoring all who have served in the United Sates Armed Forces with music and tributes. For additional information, visit the National D-Day Memorial Website.
Veterans Day at Mount Vernon
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
November 11, 2012 - Alexandria, Virginia
Mount Vernon offers free admission for all active duty, former or retired military on Veterans Day. Special activities include a patriotic community concert by an all-veteran barbershop chorus, a wreath-laying and more. Additional Veterans Day Information - Mount Vernon Website.
Also see - Getting to Mount Vernon
Veterans Day Ceremony at the United States Air Force Memorial
Photo Credit: © 2006 George Alexander, licensed to About.com, Inc.
November 11, 2012 - Arlington, Virginia
An annual wreath-laying takes place at the memorial in honor of the men and women of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The ceremony is open to the public. Additional Veterans Day Information from the United States Air Force Memorial Foundation Website or call 703-979-0674.
Veterans Day at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Photo Credit: Arlington National Cemetery
November 11, 2012 - Arlington, Virginia - Details to be confirmed
Located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony is one of three major observances in the nation's capital. The ceremony is free and open to the public and includes a wreath-laying with formal military honors, keynote address and remarks. Additional Veterans Day Information from the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Website or call 800-222-2294.
Also see - More About the Women In Military Service For America Memorial and Visiting Arlington National Cemetery
Veterans Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial
November 11, 2012 - Richmond, Virginia
A ceremony, co-hosted with the American Legion, 11th District, honors all of the veterans who have served the United States past and present and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Additional Veterans Day Information from the Virginia War Memorial Website.
Additional Veterans Day Celebrations and Commemorations Throughout Virginia
Visit the Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia in November for a listing of additional Veterans Day events and destinations.
