November 11, 2024
Schedule
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Simi Valley, CA.
To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Monday, November 11. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.
The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music, and a program featuring keynote speaker United States Marine Chief Warrant Officer-4 Randy Gaddo (Ret.). In 1983, Randy Gaddo was in Beirut, Lebanon with the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit, as part of a multination peacekeeping force. He was there in October 1983 when terrorists drove a truck bomb into the U.S. barracks, killing 240 U.S. Servicemen. Being one of the lucky ones to not be hurt, he was part of crew who helped look for survivors, clean up the bomb site, and retrieve the bodies of those who lost their lives.
Outdoor events and the program are free to attend; however, reservations are recommended to attend the program.
To reserve seats please click here.
Museum admission rates apply to visit the Reagan Museum and Air Force One Pavilion. Veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum and Air Force One Pavilion on November 11. Active military members with valid ID are always free.
SCHEDULE:
South Lawn
- 10:30 a.m. - Flyover by the Condor Squadron
Presidential Learning Center (PLC)
- 10:30 a.m. - Live music, Abbe Road A Cappella from Santa Susana High School and the Wind Ensemble from Royal High School
- 10:50 a.m. - Iwo Jima Flag Raising Recreation by members of the Historical Unit of Southern California
- 11:00 a.m. - Program honoring all branches of our nation’s military
- All day (10am-3pm) - Reenactors from the Washington Artillery of New Orleans, Naval Base Ventura County Construction Battalion Vehicles on Display, and For The Troops collecting letters for our troops.
Main Courtyard Stage
- 12:20 p.m. - Iwo Jima Flag Raising Recreation by members of the Historical Unit of Southern California
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Project: Peace by Piece, Orchestra with students from Ventura and LA County schools.
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1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Live music by Cultural Forces, Armed Forces of Ukraine
Although Museum admission applies, we encourage visitors to visit our brand-new special exhibition, open only November 8 through December 8, which honors the service and sacrifice of all who answer our nation’s call. Learn more at ReaganLibrary.com/EyesOfFreedom.
Please join us in the courtyard with local Simi Valley organization, For The Troops, all-volunteer run non-profit organization that sends care packages to our service men and women filled with basic necessities, the only thing they are missing is a letter, card, or hand-drawn picture, personally written from someone back home. All guests are welcome to come and write as many letters as they want. Plus we will have bins in the lobby, starting November 7th until November 11th, collecting items to send in the care packages. The wish list is below.
