Service and Sacrifice: Veterans Day 2026
Community eventNov 7 · 10:30 – 17:00
Free
Honor Native military service at the Smithsonian's American Indian museum with a color guard, prayer ties and a flame lighting.
Who's Involve
Smithsonian's National Museum of the American IndianOrganizer
Description
The museum's annual Veterans Day program honors the enduring service of Native Americans in every branch of the US military. The Native American Women Warriors present the colors to open the day, museum leadership offers a welcome, and the program continues with talks, a short film and hands-on tables. The Native American Women Warriors retire the colors to close it.
Good to know
Free, no tickets neededMetro L'Enfant Plaza