Veterans Day Events 2023

Here is the list of events happening for Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Veterans Day Celebration at Anastasia Baptist Church

The Veterans Council of St. Johns County along with the Military Officers Association of America, Ancient City Chapter will be hosting a celebration and honoring this day. The main speaker will be BG William Temple, Deputy Commanding General FLANG. There will also be a performance from the St. Augustine High School Chorale.

It will be at Anastasia Baptist Church, located at 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, 32080. The doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. There is free parking onsite.

Call  (904) 829-0381 for more information.

Oldest House Museum: "Stories of Service"

The St. Augustine Historical Society is showcasing an exhibit, "Stories of Service," at the Oldest House Museum Complex. It will include interview tapes, photographs, and artifacts from St. Johns County veterans. Conflicts from WW II through today are discussed, with physical material from those who served in the military displayed for viewing.

See the Oldest House Museum: "Stories of Service" for more information.

St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society (SAJHS): Veterans Ceremony

The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society is hosting a cemetery event honoring Jewish veterans. A discussion of who is identified onsite will be followed by gravesite visitations of those who are known to be Jews from the Spanish-American War period.

This ceremony will happen on November 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. It will be at the St. Augustine National Cemetery, located at 104 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. All are welcome and there is no charge to attend.

Call (904) 766-5222 for more information.

Old Town Trolley Tours

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, Historic Tours of America will offer all military (veterans, active-duty, retired, and honorably discharged) and first responders complimentary admission to the Old Town Trolley Tour, the Old Jail, the Oldest Store Museum, and Potter's Wax Museum.

Additionally, in partnership with Patriot Service Dogs, Old Town Trolleys will again sponsor a service dog for a disabled veteran, donating $1.00 from every ticket sold on Veterans Day to that organization. Old Town Trolleys has sponsored six puppies for veterans so far.

Patriot Service Dogs

The attractions below offer free admission to veterans on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023:

The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum will offer free admission for veterans and up to three dependents on Veterans Day.

The National Park Service offers free admission to all military (veterans, active-duty, retired, and honorably discharged) to the Castillo de San Marcos. An ID is required.