Veterans Day Services

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, fighting had actually ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Each year, Waconia American Legion Post 150 celebrates Veterans day on a Sunday in November as follows:

A public Quilts of Honor program to celebrate our area veterans.

An RSVP dinner for area veterans and their families to recognize and honor their service.

Be sure to check our event calendar or Facebook page in earlier November for details regarding this fantastic salute to service in our community.