{"id":2367129,"date":"2024-11-11T08:20:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T13:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/things-to-do-in-dc-on-veterans-day-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-11T08:20:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T13:20:47","slug":"things-to-do-in-dc-on-veterans-day-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/things-to-do-in-dc-on-veterans-day-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in DC on Veterans Day &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthings-to-do-in-dc-on-veterans-day-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2367129&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The\u200b article discusses activities\u2063 in Washington, D.C. to commemorate Veterans Day, which\u200b takes place on November 11th. It\u2064 highlights notable events for veterans and \u2062their \u2064families. One key event\u2063 is the 71st \u200cAnnual Veterans Day\u200c Observance \u2062at Arlington National Cemetery, starting at 11 a.m., featuring performances by \u200bthe United States\u200d Marine Band\u2063 and U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-odonnell-one-hundred-years-ago-america-established-a-sacred-memorial-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier\/\" title=\"Exclusive--O&#039;Donnell: One Hundred Years Ago America Established A Sacred Memorial: The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier\">wreath-laying ceremony<\/a> \u2063at the Tomb \u2062of the Unknown Soldier. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the\u2062 Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian will\u2063 host a free daylong \u2063event to honor Native American contributions to the military from \u200d10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Another\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">significant event\u200c takes place<\/a> at Mount \u2062Vernon,\u2062 where President\u200c George Washington&#8217;s estate \u2063will celebrate \u2063veterans with\u2062 free admission for active and retired military personnel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These events aim to honor and celebrate the \u2064service of military members across the country.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Things to do in DC on Veterans Day<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1877296\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>With millions of retired and active military members in the United States, most of America will be celebrating someone on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2878531\/on-veterans-day-reflect-on-why-america-is-worth-fighting-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Veterans Day<\/a> this Monday, Nov. 11.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>In Washington, veterans are going to be spread across the district&rsquo;s memorials, looking to remember the past and with onlookers striving to celebrate it. One of the most storied places in America will have plenty to do for those wishing to honor veterans.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few of those things.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery<\/h2>\n<p>The 71st Annual Veterans Day Observance, which is free and open to the public, will start at 11 a.m. on Monday in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. The United States Marine Band and the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters will perform a prelude in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m. There will be a wreath-laying at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtoncemetery.mil\/Explore\/Monuments-and-Memorials\/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tomb of the Unknown Soldier<\/a>&nbsp;conducted by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and a national observance inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans&rsquo; organizations and remarks from dignitaries.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees must use a tram to reach the amphitheater when arriving at Arlington National Cemetery. Walking is prohibited.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smithsonian American Indian museum honoring Native veterans<\/h2>\n<p>The Smithsonian&rsquo;s National Museum of the American Indian will host a daylong <a href=\"http:\/\/events.si.edu\/177523186\/DCHonoringNativeVeterans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">event<\/a> from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. celebrating the contributions of Native Americans to the armed forces. Entry is free, and there will be events in the museum throughout the day.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Vernon salutes veterans<\/h2>\n<p>There will be an all-day event on Monday at President George Washington&rsquo;s estate at Mount Vernon celebrating veterans. The event goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free admission for active and retired military personnel. General admission is $28 for adults, $15 for ages 6-11, and free for ages 0-5.<\/p>\n<p>There will be an all-day floral tribute and several musical performances, including from the Army Chorus and Air Force Strings.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veterans Day at the World War II Memorial<\/h2>\n<p>Friends of the National World War II Memorial is hosting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwiimemorialfriends.org\/ceremony-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">event<\/a> beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday that will feature World War II veterans laying wreaths &ldquo;at the Freedom Wall in remembrance of their fallen brothers and sisters.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\" \"> <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Military Women&rsquo;s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery<\/h2>\n<p>There will be another free, open-to-the-public event at Arlington National Cemetery from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. honoring women in the military. The event will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/things-to-do-in-washington-d-c-on-veterans-day-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Things to do in Washington D.C. on Veterans Day - Washington Examiner\">include formal military honors<\/a>, remarks from current and former servicewomen from each of the military services, and a keynote address. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/annual-veterans-day-program-tickets-1042572962797?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1877296\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1877296\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Activities in DC for Veterans Day on Nov. 11, honoring military members<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2367130,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Veterans-day.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5595,7500,44762,33224],"class_list":["post-2367129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-activities","tag-events","tag-veterans-day","tag-washington-dc"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Veterans-day.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2367129"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2367133,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2367129\/revisions\/2367133"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2367130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2367129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2367129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2367129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}