Veterans gathered last year at Fort Hill Post 376 for the annual Veterans Day ceremony. The community is welcome this Veterans Day to honor those who have served, with a ceremony, gun salute and refreshments. (Photo by Jeanie Petersen)

OXFORD – Fort Hill American Legion Post 376 invites the community to join them this Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. At 11 a.m., they will reflect on the service and sacrifice of members of the nation’s armed forces with an honorable service, ceremony, “Taps” and a gun salute. Refreshments will be served afterward. Stay for the tribute exhibit and project open house.

The ceremony commences precisely at 11 a.m., when a bell will be tolled 11 times to mirror the historical moment the armistice agreement took effect in 1918, bringing an end to the fighting in World War I. Since then, Veterans Day has stood as an opportunity for the United States, as both a nation and its citizens, to pause and honor American veterans of all wars. It is a day very close to the American Legion’s heart and mission.

Post 376 Commander Peter Tiller requests, “Please come and join us on this special day to thank and honor all who have served in war or peace. Help us make this a meaningful day at the Post.”

Following the ceremony, stay for some fellowship and refreshments. Soup and dessert are free for veterans at the Legion bar (eat-in only). Donations are welcome from all other guests. The bar will be open at noon.

Until 6 p.m., stop in to view the Post 376 Veterans Tribute and the Dog Tag Flag projects. All are welcome to take time to visit and reflect.

The Fort Hill Legion is located at 17 S. Washington Avenue, Oxford. For inquiries, phone the Legion at 607-843-8166. Visit Post 376 online at oxfordlegion.com.