Annual Dutchess County War Memorial Ceremony
and Various Local Veterans Day Events
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and Veterans Services Director Adam Roche invite residents to participate in Dutchess County’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Dutchess County War Memorial on Friday, November 11th, at 11 a.m. The Dutchess County War Memorial is located at John K. Rinaldi Memorial Park at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend to honor local veterans.
County Executive Molinaro said, “The courageous men and women of our country’s military, both past, and present, rightly deserve our gratitude and respect. The County’s annual Veterans Day event is a great chance for us to come together to honor veterans and give them warm thank you for all they have done. I ask residents to take time on Veterans Day to show our local heroes the extreme gratitude they deserve.”
Veterans Day is a national holiday that honors America’s veterans for their willingness to serve and to show appreciation for all their sacrifices. Local municipalities throughout the county will also be hosting Veterans Day ceremonies to honor and remember those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. County Executive Molinaro and Director Roche encourage Dutchess County residents to celebrate local veterans by participating in one or more of the numerous Veterans Day events planned across the county.
The Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services reached out to local municipalities and community organizations and has compiled a listing of events taking place on or around Veterans Day. The event listing follows below with contact information provided for additional inquiries.
2022
Veterans Day
Community Observances
(Based on information provided by municipalities and community organizations.)
Listed by date, then alphabetically by municipality.
Hopewell Jct.:
Thursday, November 10, 2022 @ 7:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: John Jay High School, 2012 Route 52
Hosted by: American Legion Post 1758
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ 845-221-7273
Amenia/Dover Plains:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Fountain Square, intersection of 343, 44 and 22, Amenia
Hosted by: VFW Post #5444, and Dover Plains
Point of Contact: Vicki Doyle @ 845-489-7826
Beacon:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Memorial Building, 413 Main St., Beacon
Hosted by: VFW Post # 666
Point of Contact: Harold Delamater @ 845-337-6509
Town of Fishkill:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Town of Fishkill War Memorial, 801 RT 52
Hosted by: Town of Fishkill
Point of Contact: Virgil Capollari @ 845-394-3115
Hopewell Jct.:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 7:00 AM
Flag Display
Location: 799 Rte 82, Hopewell Junction
Hosted by: American Legion Post 1758
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ 845-221-7273
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 8:00 AM
Poppy Distribution
Location: Stewarts Lake Walton Rd, and Flory’s Route 82 Hopewell Jct,
Convenient Mart Route 52, Fishkill
Hosted by: American Legion Post 1758
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ 845-221-7273
Hyde Park:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Hyde Park Town Hall & Hyde Park War Memorial
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 1303
Point of Contact: Michael Athanas @ 845-233-5999
Millbrook:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Veterans Green
Hosted by: Millbrook VFW Post # 9008
Point of Contact: Jeff Moseman @ (845) 505-4336
Millerton:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Veterans Park, at the intersection of Main Street and Dutchess Ave
Hosted by: Millerton American Legion Post #178
Point of Contact: Sean M. Klay @ 518-929-3624
Pine Plains:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: 9 North Main Street
Hosted by: American Legion Post 426
Point of Contact: George Keeler @ 518-398-7391
Town of Poughkeepsie:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony & Laying of Wreath
Location: Dutchess County War Memorial, Raymond Ave & Main Street
Hosted by: Dutchess County Veterans’ Services
Point of Contact: Paige Walag @ 845-486-2060
Red Hook:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Ceremony
Location: Red Hook Veterans Memorial Park, North Broadway, Red Hook
Hosted by: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7765
Point of Contact: William Moore @ 845-758-8175
Rhinebeck:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Rhinebeck Cemetery, corner of Route 9 South and Mill Road
Hosted by: Women’s Auxiliary & Montgomery American Legion Post #429
Point of Contact: Dennis McGuire @ 845-656-1839
Village of Tivoli:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Legion Post #524, 88 Broadway, Tivoli
Hosted by: Harris Smith American Legion Post #524
Point of Contact: Fred Gruntler @ 518-537-4948
Town of Wappinger:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 1:00 PM
Ceremony
Location: Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappinger Falls
Hosted by: Town of Wappinger Recreation Department
Point of Contact: Jessica Fulton @ 845-297-3670
Village of Wappingers Falls:
Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Major Joseph McDonald MIA/POW Park, East Main St., Wappingers Falls
Hosted by: American Legion Post #427 & VFW Post #5913
Point of Contact: Raymond C. Chase Jr. @ 845-297-2943
