Colonial Williamsburg - Veterans Day (sales, hotels, military)

[upthecreekgotapaddle]

Has anyone heard yet whether Colonial Williamsburg will offer their usual Veterans Day free admission to military families? If so, is it on that date only or the preceding weekend?

Thank you!

[Mr Williamsburg]

This is all I can find. Will post other updates when confirmed
November 11, 2008, 01:00PM to 01:45PM
Type(s): Special Program
Location: Capitol
All armed services veterans are welcome and encouraged to participate in this parade, which features Fifes and Drums, Dragoons, Infantry of the 18th Century, and members of the Williamsburg community's veterans groups. At the conclusion of the parade, a commemorative service will take place at the courthouse. The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Capitol on Duke of Gloucester Street.

November 11
Veterans Day
Colonial Williamsburg celebrates the contributions of American veterans. A parade will begin on Duke of Gloucester Street and will proceed to the Courthouse. A public ceremony to honor America’s veterans will take place at the Courthouse with militia and cannon crew firing volleys. Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums will perform tunes as a salute to veterans. Speakers from the past and present will add their tribute to the day’s ceremony. For information, call toll-free 1-800-HISTORY.

[upthecreekgotapaddle]

Thanks so much. I'll stay tuned for updates!

[Mr Williamsburg]

UPDATE In observance of Veterans Day 2008.

Active-duty, retired, guard or reserve military personnel and their families who visit Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area or museums on November 7,8,9 or 11th 2008 Veterans Day (November 11) will receive complimentary admission tickets to the restored colonial capital of Virginia.

These tickets are available only at on-site Colonial Williamsburg ticket sales windows. The service member need not be present and free passes will be provided to immediate family members, with appropriate identification, of currently deployed U.S. troops. Throughout the year, discounted Colonial Williamsburg admission tickets are also are available at participating military installations through the Morale, Welfare and Recreation/Information, Tickets and Tours Offices.

In addition to providing complimentary admission tickets, Colonial Williamsburg is offering special rates to military personnel and their families to be honored guests at any of its five hotels, the closest lodging to Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, museums, dining, shopping, golf, children's activities and more.

[upthecreekgotapaddle]

Great news. Thanks again!

[Joe the information guy]

The free admission information is correct but the parade for 2008 starts from the Capitol at 4:30 NOT 1 p.m.

The dates for free admission are Nov. 7-11 (previous post skipped the 10th.)

[Mr Williamsburg]

Please note my earlier post is incorrect. I asked the moderator to remove it.

This years Colonial Williamsburg Veterans Day Parade correct time is 4:30p.m. with units and individuals gathering at 4:15.

Sorry for the confusion