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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, 2009 - 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
National D-Day Memorial - Veterans Day Observance
Photo Credit: Courtesy of the National D-Day Memorial
November 11, 2009 - 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 Web Site.
Colonial Williamsburg - Honoring Service to America
Fife and Drum Corps Photo: © Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corp.
November 11, 2009 - Williamsburg, Virginia
On Veterans Day a procession down Duke of Gloucester Street honors American veterans. A ceremony following the parade features speakers and cannon volleys. Additional Veterans Day Information - Colonial Williamsburg Web Site.
Also see - Visiting America's Historic Triangle
Veterans Day at Mount Vernon
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
November 11, 2009 - Alexandria, Virginia
Mount Vernon offers free admission for all active duty and retired military on Veterans Day. Special activities include a patriotic community concert by an all-veteran barbershop chorus in the Smith Auditorium at 11 a.m., a wreath laying and more Additional Veterans Day Information - Mount Vernon Web Site.
Also see - Walking Tour of Old Town Alexandria
Veterans Day Ceremony at the United States Air Force Memorial
Photo Credit: © 2006 George Alexander, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Date and Time Varies - 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 The United States Air Force Memorial Foundation Web Site or call 703-979-0674.
Veterans Day at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Photo Credit: Arlington National Cemetery
November 11, 2009 - Arlington, Virginia
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 veteran's remarks beginning at 3 p.m. Additional Veterans Day Information from the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Web Site or call 800-222-2294.
Veterans Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial
November 11, 2009 - 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. The tribute takes place at 10 a.m. Additional Veterans Day Information from the The Virginia War Memorial Web Site or call 804-786-2060.
National Museum of the Marine Corps Veterans Day and Birthday Celebrations
November 10, 2009 - Triangle, Virginia
A monument to honor, courage and commitment, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, which opened to the public on November 13, 2006, celebrates its birthday with a cake cutting ceremony. Additional Information from the The National Museum of the Marine Corps Web Site or call 800-397-7585.
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.
