WILLIAMSBURG — The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation announced it will continue its tradition of offering free admission to all active-duty military, reservists, veterans, retirees, National Guard members and immediate dependents Veterans Day weekend — Nov. 7-11.
Special Veterans Day programming will also be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Tickets are available through Colonial Williamsburg’s “Honoring Service to America” program, made possible by a grant from The Home Depot Foundation as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans and their families.
Since 2015, 59,200 “Honoring Service to America” tickets have been distributed to military families visiting The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on Memorial Day and Veterans Day weekends, it said.
In addition to offering military families free admission, Colonial Williamsburg said it will host a Veterans Day Proclamation in partnership with the Williamsburg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution on Palace Green on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., and a Veterans Day Salute & Procession will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, beginning at the Capitol Circle and concluding with a commemoration ceremony behind the Courthouse on Market Square.
During their visit, CWF invites active duty, retired and veterans of the military and their families to visit the Liberty Lounge, located in the Historic Area directly behind the Millinery on East Duke of Gloucester Street, for complimentary refreshments and the company of fellow service men and women. The Liberty Lounge has welcomed more than 370,000 service members and their families since it opened in June of 2016, the foundation said.
CWF said free “Honoring Service to America” single-day passes are available at all onsite ticket locations with proper ID. Minor dependents must be accompanied by an adult, and dependents ages 10 and older must present a valid dependent ID. Service members need not be present for qualifying guests to receive free “Honoring Service to America” tickets, the foundation said, which are provided to dependent family members of currently deployed troops with appropriate identification.
Veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork, form DD 214, as identification of service. Colonial Williamsburg also offers military discounts on Colonial Williamsburg hotels, dining, retail, golf and spa services. Additional information is available at colonialwilliamsburg.org/military.
For more information about the Honoring Service to America program and tickets, visit colonialwilliamsburg.org/veterans, call 855-296-6627, or follow Colonial Williamsburg on Facebook and Instagram.
