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The community is invited to join a wreath-laying ceremony at the World War I Memorial on the front lawn of the Raymond Library in East Hartford on Veterans Day: Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:30 am. This ceremony will commemorate the veterans of East Hartford from that conflict as well as all veterans, living and deceased.Representatives from the East Hartford Rochambeau Elms VFW Post 2083, the Historical Society of East Hartford, the East Hartford Veterans Commission, and the East Hartford Public Library will be present. A wreath will be laid at the foot of the monument. The program will include the tolling of the bell at First Congregational Church, East Hartford, in remembrance of the veterans listed on the monument.
All are welcome to join us for this ceremony, which is suitable for all ages. Assemble at the Doughboy statue on corner of Main Street and Central Avenue. Parking is available behind the library, via Central Avenue.
The program will begin promptly at 10:30 am and will last approximately 30 minutes. In the event of inclement weather, the program may be canceled.
Please note that the libraries will be closed with Town offices in honor of Veterans Day.
Register on the library’s online events calendar for a reminder, and for notification of weather cancelation: https://easthartfordct.libcal.com/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
840 Main St, East Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06108, 840 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06073-2219, United States,East Hartford, Connecticut, Hartford
