Seasonal & Holidays
'Solemn Tribute' Held on Veterans Day at First Division Museum in Wheaton
Over 1,300 candles will illuminate galleries at the museum as part of the tribute to those who died in combat.
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Cantigny Park and the First Division Museum in Wheaton will commemorate Veterans Day with a solemn tribute to those who died in combat while serving our country.
The tribute will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. inside the First Division Museum.
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Honor those who served and sacrificed for America’s freedom by attending a solemn luminary tribute at the First Division Museum at Cantigny. Featuring more than 1,300 candles that will illuminate the galleries, this tribute will take place in the shelter of the museum. It will also feature a special tribute to PTS and veteran suicide awareness.
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Help us make this Veterans Day an unforgettable experience! Tweet us a photo of an active soldier or veteran you’d like to thank this Veterans Day. Take a selfie with your uncle or snap a shot of your grandpa’s WWII service photo. The photos received will be projected in the museum’s lobby on November 11th as part of our tribute. Be sure to tweet your photo before November 10 at noon to be included. Please use the hashtags: #TweetToThank #FirstDivisionMuseum.
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