Veterans Day-A public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. It replaced Armistice Day in 1954.
National Veterans Day Ceremony
The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans' organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.
Downtown La Plata Veterans Day ParadeDowntown La Plata
November 8th 1 pm
VETERANS DAY SALUTE
James E. Richmond Science Center, Waldorf, MD
James E. Richmond Science Center, Waldorf, MD
November 11th at 5:30 PM
Veterans are thanked for their service to the United States on Veteran's Day with a special presentation of "D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944" in our 60' Digital Dome Theater/Planetarium. Veteran's are free.
Event is open to the public.
Veterans Day Memorial Service
Leonardtown Veteran's Day Parade 2015Veterans Day Memorial Service
Maryland Veterans Museum, Patriot Park
November 11th at 11 AM
Veterans Day Memorial Service- to be held promptly at 11:00 a.m. at the Maryland Veterans Museum, Patriot Park, 11000 Crain Hwy Newburg, MD. The event is hosted by the Southern Charles County Memorial VFW Post 10081 & Auxiliary. The public is invited to attend and tour the museum and enjoy refreshments following the ceremony.
22735 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Wednesday, Nov. 11 - 10am
Military Appreciation Day
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
November 11th
Come and learn about the contributions of Maryland’s veterans through the ages as well as Solomons Island’s unique contribution to America’s Second World War efforts. Family friendly activities will be continuing all day and will include letter writing by children for veteran organizations and yellow ribbons for current service members. Museum admission is free for veterans, active military and their families.
Veterans and Military Appreciation Day
Veterans and Military Appreciation Day
Serenity Farm at Benedict
November 14th 10 AM- 3 pm
November 14th 10 AM- 3 pm
Second Annual Veteran and Military Appreciation Day.
FREE entrance to State Parks and National Parks for Veteran's Day!
