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Veterans Day Ceremonies in Riverhead

November 11, 11:00 am to 11:30 am

The Riverhead Combined Veterans Committee will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the War Memorial monument on the corner of West Main and Court streets in Riverhead. The time and date of the observance marks the signing of the agreement that ended World War I — at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The agreement, known as the armistice was signed by Germany, the Allied countries and the United States on the morning of Nov. 11, 1918. The granite monument with its eternal flame is a local landmark dedicated in 1920 to the nearly 300 Riverhead men who fought in World War I — and the nine who made the ultimate sacrifice. For more on how Riverhead celebrated the armistice and honored its World War I soldiers, see: “With 300 native sons fighting in Europe, Riverhead celebrated the armistice with parades, parties and prayers.”  

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November 11
11:00 am to 11:30 am
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Riverhead War Memorial Monument
West Main Street and Court Street
Riverhead, NY 11901 United States
East End LOCAL