Maine's Capital Area

One hundred years ago, on November 11, 1918, after four years and millions of lives lost, an armistice between Germany and the Allies was enacted. This important first step to bringing an end to World War I is currently celebrated as Veterans Day, a day to honor all veterans.  The armistice centennial offers a chance to look back on Mainers contributions from the war zone to the home front. Join the Maine State Museum, Maine State Library, and the Maine State Archives on Sunday, November 11 from 11:00AM to 2:30PM for a free event that looks back at this important time in our history and acknowledges the debt we owe to our veterans.

When:           Sunday, November 11, 2018 (special open hours for this day only!)

Where:          Maine State Cultural Building, Augusta

What:            Armistice Centennial Commemoration Event

• 11:00AM - 1:00PM WWI Reenactors will be demonstrating Military Drills and Inspections in the Cultural Building Archives

• 1:30PM Armistice Day Commemoration Ceremony: remarks by Major General Farnham, Adjutant General for the Maine National Guard and Cpt. Jonathan Bratten, Historian for the Maine National Guard as well other honored guests.

• 2:30PM Ceremonial Wreath Laying

• Last Day to see the Maine State Museum’s WWI exhibit Over There, Down Home: Mainers and World War I

• The Maine State Museum is also celebrating all Maine Veterans who, due to new legislation, may access the Maine State Museum, free of charge upon showing their Maine Resident Lifetime Veteran Park Pass.

The Maine State Museum is open Tuesday through Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. For more information please call 207-287-2301, or visit the Maine State Museum website: www.mainestatemuseum.org