Free admission to Colonial Williamsburg VA to Active Duty and Retired U.S Military

November 11,2008 Veterans Day

All armed services veterans are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Veteran's Day Parade in Colonial Williamsburg VA 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.

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.

U.S. Military Personnel And Their Families are Offered Free Admission To Colonial Williamsburg
On November 7,8,9 and 11th, 2008

The town where some of America's first patriots helped inspire a nation is honoring the modern-day men and women who now protect and defend the nation with a revolutionary deal commemorating three of America's most patriotic holidays.

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 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.


Williamsburg is located 150 miles south of Washington, D.C., off Interstate 64. For more information about "Honoring Service to America," to inquire about special military hotel rates, or to make reservations, call toll-free (800) HISTORY or visit Colonial Williamsburg's website at http://www.ColonialWilliamsburg.com.