Events › 67th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration

Join the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library for the 67th Veterans Day Commemoration to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our veterans.

This year’s program will feature:

• Keynote Address by Richard L. Bevington, Jr., Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), honoring the legacy of Hamilton County veterans.
• Wreath Presentations by local veterans groups, including tributes for each branch of the U.S. military.
• Patriotic Performances by the Hyde Park Brass Quintet.
• Posting of the Colors by the Diamond Oaks JROTC.

Following the ceremony, guests are invited to a community reception featuring:

• Light refreshments
• The Library’s oral history recording team
• Commemorative keepsakes for veterans, while supplies last

Attendees can also explore the Veterans History area at the Catherine C. and Thomas E. Huenefeld Story Center, where stories of service are preserved and shared. In addition, the Library is hosting an exhibit presented by the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center titled "Through Our Eyes," featuring stories and experiences shared by Vietnam Veterans. 

This year’s event also marks the 70th anniversary of the “Book of Homage,” which honors nearly 3,000 Hamilton County veterans who gave their lives in service from World War I through the Afghanistan War.

Let us gather in gratitude and remembrance. All are welcome.