Land of the free and home of the brave: Tri-town Veterans Day Events

The Tri-town will celebrate a variety of Veterans Day events across the area. 

Rochester. The Tri-Town Veterans’ Office in conjunction with The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center host its annual Veterans Dinner and Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in honor of our community’s veterans. 

While seating for the dinner is limited due to space constraints, the ceremony will be livestreamed on Facebook beginning at 6 p.m. for all who wish to watch and listen.

The guest speaker is Connie Eshbach of the Rochester Historical Society and there will be remarks from Town Officials and community members. 

Please join online as we pay tribute to Rochester’s heroes both past and present.

Marion. The Annual Marion Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Old Landing Veteran's Park on Front Street on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. 

The guest speaker is Colonel Jonathan F. Henry, U.S. Army who is retired. 

The Sippican School Band led by Mrs. Hannah Moore will perform selections of patriotic music. 

Please join the Town of Marion as Veterans are honored. 

Later that day the Marion Council on Aging will host a luncheon at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center at noon for veterans, active-duty service members, spouses and guests. 

Please RSVP for the luncheon by Nov. 7 by calling 508-748-3570.

Mattapoisett. The Tri-Town Veterans’ Office with support from the American Legion Post 280 and the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony.

The event will take place on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Mattapoisett Center School located at 17 Barstow Street. 

The ceremony will feature remarks from town officials and entertainment by the Showstoppers and The Old Hammondtown Band. 

Veterans, families, and community members are encouraged to attend and take part in recognizing those who have served. The event is free and open to the public.  

The event will begin outside of Center School on Barstow St. and after the ringing of the bells at 11 a.m. the event will move inside for the remainder of the ceremony.

These events honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. 

If there are any questions about Veterans Day Events in the Tri-Town or any questions relating to state or federal veterans benefits please reach out to the Tri-Town Veterans Office at 508-758-4100 x212 or veterans@mattapoisett.gov.