Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. On Veteran’s Day, UHart proudly joins in honoring the individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We recognize and express our deepest gratitude to the veterans within our campus community and across the country for their courage, dedication and commitment. We acknowledge not only their service but also the many contributions veterans continue to make as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders. Their experiences, leadership, and perspectives strengthen our campus and enrich our community.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging encourages everyone in our community to take time to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day, and to thank our veteran and active-duty service members, including those in our community who are students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
As we honor Veterans Day both on campus and off, we invite our community to engage in various programs and events organized in our community.
Manchester Veterans Day Ceremony
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m. to noon | American Legion, Manchester, CT, 06040
- The Veterans' Day Parade steps off from American Legion at 10:45 a.m.
- Hospital Ceremony starts at 11 a.m. — Assemble by the flagpole, where service organizations lower our Nation's Flag to half-staff and a wreath will be placed at the Memorial.
- Proceed to the auditorium and continue with the ceremony, after which breakfast will be held. This is an annual ceremony, open to veterans, and public participation is welcomed and encouraged.
West Hartford Veterans Day Ceremony
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. | Town Hall Auditorium (50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT)
- Chief Warrant Officer 5 Patrick Nelligan, U.S. Army Reserve (Retired), will deliver the keynote address at the West Hartford Veterans Day Ceremony
- The community is invited to attend.
Veterans Day Afternoon Tea
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | WDS Museum (211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT)
- At a site where Washington himself once walked, join us for an elegant afternoon tea honoring the men and women who have carried the spirit of that revolutionary generation forward.
- Tickets: $65 | $55 Members | $40 Veterans and Active-Duty Military
The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging encourages everyone to further explore the resources below to engage with Veterans Day.
Articles:
- History of Veterans Day |U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- On Veterans Day, here are stories that honor heroes and homecoming |NPR
- Veterans Day Facts| History
Books:
- Veterans Day Staff Created List |Chicago Public Library
- Veterans Day Reading List |NCW Libraries
Videos:
- History of the Holidays: History of Veterans Day |History
- Veterans Day by the Numbers |History
Questions/Comments? Contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at OIEB@hartford.edu.