Legion to host Veterans Day ceremony
American Legion Post 136 will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in St. James City.
“This day originated as Armistice Day in 1918 and signed on the 11th month, on the 11th day at the 11th hour by President Wilson to commemorate the end of World War I and honoring its veterans,” it reported. “Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 by President Eisenhower honoring all veterans.”
The ceremony is open to the public.
The community is invited to join the Legion’s veterans, Post Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and Post Riders.
For more information, call 239-283-4434.
American Legion Post 136 is at 4106 Stringfellow Road, Saint James City.