Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration
November 11 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, as we open our doors for a special day of remembrance and appreciation. Though the museum is usually closed on Tuesdays, this Veterans Day we’ll be open with meaningful, family-friendly programming throughout the day to honor those who have served.
Featured Activities
🔹 Military History Exhibits
Explore stories of service and sacrifice through exhibits highlighting General George S. Patton and Major General Patton IV. These rarely seen treasures from the museum’s collection will be brought out by our archivists for this special day.
🔹 “World War I: Lessons and Legacies” Poster Exhibition
Discover how the Great War reshaped America—from women’s suffrage and the Great Migration to advances in medicine and technology—in this thought-provoking Smithsonian poster exhibition.
🔹 Reading of Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Join us for a special reading of Jeff Gottesfeld’s moving children’s book (ages 7–10), honoring the dedication and discipline of the sentinels who protect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
🔹 Outdoor Display of Restored Vintage U.S. Army Trucks
Step outside to see an impressive lineup of restored U.S. Army troop transport trucks, generously provided by the organizers of Military Service Day at the Patton Homestead (weather permitting).
🔹 Rock N’ Rumble
Experience the uplifting power of music with Rock N’ Rumble, a program that helps veterans and service members find connection and healing through empathy, positivity, and the shared language of music.
Free admission for veterans and active military families.
Wenham Museum gratefully acknowledges event sponsor George J. Molignano Charitable Trust, and Military Service Day at Patton Homestead (Hamilton, MA, 7/18/2026) for the generous contribution of Restored vintage U.S. Army troop trucks and Rock N’ Rumble.