Colonial Williamsburg honors the sacrifices and dedication of U.S. veterans, active duty military personnel, guard and reservists and their dependents during Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.
On Veterans Day, a military parade honoring America’s veterans will be held at 4:30 p.m. and will begin at the Capitol. All veterans of service in America’s armed forces are invited to participate in the parade. Groups will begin forming at 4:15 p.m. A ceremony will follow the parade at the Courthouse on Market Square. Veterans unable to walk the distance can join the parade near the Magazine.
As part of this tribute, Colonial Williamsburg offers special free admission passes to active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents from Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 11-14.
Patricia Bowman says
Thank you Colonial Williamsburg for honoring Veterans through this ticket promotion. My husband is meeting up in Williamsburg with an old Army buddy. My husband is retired from the Army but I will tell his friend to bring his DD 214. It will be great to tour Colonial Williamsburg together! We appreciate it.
We hope your husband and his Army buddy enjoy their visit!
Annette McCreery says
Are there special events planned in Williamsburg for 2011 Veteran’s Day week?
Thank you for asking about our Veterans Day events. Each year Colonial Williamsburg honors veterans with special programs and ticket promotions. Our events team is still working on the specific events and we’ll publish them here as soon as they are finalized. We hope to see you here in November.
Annette,
We have more information regarding some of Colonial Williamsburg’s 2011 Veterans Day promotions.
As part of this tribute, Colonial Williamsburg offers special free admission tickets to active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13.
The “Honoring Service to America” tickets provides admission to Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and most day programs. It also includes free parking at the Visitor Center, access to the digitally restored classic film, “Williamsburg, The Story of a Patriot,” and complimentary use of Colonial Williamsburg shuttle buses.
These weekend-long admission tickets are available only at Colonial Williamsburg on-site ticket sales locations, including the Visitor Center, the Lumber House Ticket Office in the Historic Area or Merchants Square Ticket Office. Appropriate military identification is required.
The service member need not be present. Free “Honoring Service to America” tickets will be provided to immediate family members of currently deployed troops, with appropriate identification. Military veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork, DD Form 214, as identification of service.
We hope this helps to plan your visit!
Annette McCreery says
Thanks so much. Yes, we will see you in November.