American Legion Post 16 to hold ceremony at Veterans Park in Shelton

“What we now call ‘Veterans Day’ began as ‘Armistice Day.’ It is historically significant that this day continues to be observed on the month, day, and hour that the guns fell silent at the end of World War I, on November 11, 1918, at 11:00 AM.”

To mark Veterans Day in Shelton, American Legion Sutter-Terlizzi Post 16 will conduct its annual Veterans Day Program today, November 11.

Ceremonies are open to the public and will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton. This ceremony will be followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. at Post 16, 295 Old Bridgeport Ave. All are welcome to join in the ceremony at the Post.

American Legion Post 16 of Shelton strives to be a hub for patriotic programs, youth activities, and veterans helping veterans.

New members are always welcome join American Legion Post 16.

This is shared from the Post's Facebook page.