Blythewood – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum will host its ninth annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Langford-Nord House, 100 McNulty Street on Saturday, Nov. 9. The exhibits will be on display from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is from 1 to 2 p.m.
Exhibits will be on display from the SC State Military Museum, Bob Redfern’s Vintage Military Vehicles, Blue Star Mothers’ Table, Purple Heart Town, Big Red Barn, American Heritage Foundation Military vehicles, the Patriot Guard Rider, AMVETS and VFW posts, American Legion Post 90, the Fighting Fourth Living History Groups, miniature Military scenes by Mike Child, patriotic music, a Flag retirement and several food vendors.
A Veterans Day program will start at 1 p.m. with a color guard, Alvin King, guest speaker, Commander Tommy Olds, SC Combat Veterans Group, a Quilt of Valor presentation to six Veterans, the Bethel-Hanberry chorus, Blythewood singers, Vance and Jeannie Sharpe, and the recognition of the six branches of the Military in the audience.
The final piece, “God Bless America” will be sung by Vance and Jeannie Sharpe, the Bethel-Hanberry chorus and the audience.
This free family event will honor our Veterans while showing our patriotism and pride for those serving or have served our Country. This community event is supported by the Town of Blythewood.
For more information call 803-333-8133 or email info@blythewoodhistoricalsociety.org.