Historic Yorktown Celebrates Veterans Day
York County Celebrates Veterans Day
Grace Episcopal Church Veterans Day Prayer
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 10 am – 11 am
Join Historic Grace Episcopal Church (ca 1697) for a Veteran’s Day prayer service in the historic church.
Following the service, attendees will proceed to the churchyard for a brief ceremony that will include the playing of “Taps” and a salute to the 113 known veterans (Revolutionary War, Civil War, World Wars 1 & 2, Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam) buried in the Grace Cemetery and all deceased men and women who have served our country in uniform. The historic church bell (ca 1725) will then be tolled 21 times as part of the nationwide “Bells of Peace” initiative.
York County Veteran’s Day Ceremony
York Hall – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 12 pm – 1 pm
York County’s annual Veteran’s Day program honors members of our armed forces. The public is invited to the annual Veteran’s Day program in York Hall. Sponsored by the York County Historical Committee, the ceremony honors the members of our armed forces.
This year’s theme, “Virginia’s Medal of Honor Recipients,” pays tribute to the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of Virginians who have received the nation’s highest military honor.
Throughout the ceremony, guests will learn about several of these remarkable heroes through stories and photographs, shining a light on their service and dedication. The program will also feature the tolling of the bell, presentation of the colors, singing of the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, and “Taps.” All veterans in attendance will receive special recognition for their service to our country.
Participants in this year’s program include members of the York High School NJROTC, the Comte de Grasse Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Moore House Society, Children of the American Revolution, and Chapter 13 of the Disabled American Veterans. Dr. Edward Boston will offer the Invocation and Benediction, while the Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 824 will serve as the Color Guard.
For more information about Yorktown’s Veterans Day ceremony, please contact York County Community Services at (757) 890-3880 or visit More Info
National Park Free Entrance Day
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