Veterans Week 2023

0900-1200 (9a-12p) and 1300-1600 (1-4p): Ithaca City Cemetery Cleanup
Cornell University's Veterans community has organized a special event as part of their Veterans Day/Military Appreciation Events. Volunteers are needed to clean up Veterans Gravesites at the Ithaca City Cemetery.

1700 (5p): US Marine Corps Birthday Celebration(PNG, 116KB)
Join the celebration of the 248th birthday of the USMC at the Big Flats American Legion, 45 Olcott Rd S. Host is E.J. Brewer Marine Corps League Detachment 458 of New York. Guest Speaker will be Maj. Edwin B. Powers, USMC and Executive Officer of Cornell University's Naval ROTC program.

“Thank you Veterans” Banners and Military Trivia Lawn Signs
Cornell University Campus

Monday, 6 November

1930 (7:30p): A Legacy of Service: Cornell's Military History
Founded at the close of the American Civil War, Cornell University has a long history of military service and engagement. Join us to learn more about the history of ROTC, Cornell's role in major world conflicts, student veterans programs, and campus memorials to those who served. In observance of Veterans Day, join the Cornell Military Network and Corey Ryan Earle '07 for this webinar on Cornell's military history. Corey teaches AMST 2001: The First American University, a popular undergraduate course about Cornell history. For previous recordings of presentations on Cornell history.

• Registration Link

Tuesday, 7 November

1230-1430 (12:30p-2:30p): McGraw House Veterans Coffeehouse & Open House(PDF, 178KB)
221 S. Geneva St., Ithaca
Veterans who reside at McGraw House and in the wider Tompkins County community, as well as their spouses or surviving spouses and families, are welcome to gather for an Open House at McGraw House in recognition of Veterans Week. Tours of McGraw House will be available.

1900 (7p): Mental Health in the Military
Major General Gregg Martin will speak on behalf of his new, published memoir, "Bipolar General." Major General Martin will lead a lecture and then participate in a Q&A Panel with Cayuga Healthy CEO, Dr. Marty Stallone, and CEO and Chairman of Fisher House Foundation, Ken Fisher. This event is free and open to the public.
The event will take place in the Emerson suites at Ithaca College. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Wednesday, 8 November

1900 (7p): Veterans Appreciation Game at Cornell
Men's Basketball v. Morrisville State College Newman Arena at Bartels Hall Veterans can sign up for free or reduced-price tickets.

Thursday, 9 November

1200 (12p): Ithaca College Veterans Day Celebration(PDF, 214KB)
Ithaca College's 20th celebration will take place at the Whalen Center in Ford Hall, the College's School
of Music, Theatre and Dance, Special Guest Speaker: Sgt. Joey Diana Gates of the United States Army Master of Ceremonies: Art Ostrander. Reception to follow.

1230-1630 (12:30p - 4:30p): Tompkins County Veterans Resources Fair and Open House(PNG, 617KB)
Held at the Tompkins County VA Clinic, 2309 North Triphammer Road, in the Cayuga Shopping Mall
Co-sponsored by the Tompkins County Department of Veterans Services, Tompkins County VA Community-Based Outreach Clinic, and the office of New York State Senator Lea Webb, this collaboration is a first for the Tompkins Veterans community. Learn about services for Veterans and their eligible family members in Tompkins County. Eligible Veterans can sign up for VA Healthcare.

1300-1600 (1p-4p): Cornell Military Exhibition
217 Computing & Communications Center, Cornell Campus

1300-1500 (1p-3p): Binghamton Hometown Heroes Banner Dedication & Unveiling Ceremony(PNG, 502KB)
Honoring US Army Medal of Honor Recipient Maj. Gen. John Cleveland Robinson and nine other "Hometown Heroes" from Binghamton Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, 2nd Floor Concourse

Friday, 10 November

Cornell University Veterans Day Celebration

1000 (10a): Cornell Military History Walking Tour(PDF, 494KB)
Learn about Cornell's rich history with our nation's military through a walking tour of war memorials across its campus. Sponsored by Cornell's Veteran Colleague Network Group and Cornell's MilitaryCommunity. The tour begins at Barton Hall nearest the Statler Hotel.

1500-1600 (3p - 4p): Celebrate Veterans and Service(PDF, 1MB)
Sage Hall, Cornell Campus
Join the campus observation of Veterans Day, including guest speaker Kathleen Miller '82, deputy undersecretary of defense. Wear R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed)

1648 (4:48p)/Dusk: Greenlight-A-Vet
McGraw Clock Tower shines a green light in honor, support, and to raise awareness of challenges facing our nation's Veterans

1800 (6p): U.S. Armed Forces Branch of Service Anthem Concert
By Cornell Chimes, McGraw Clock Tower

Find more information on Cornell's 2023 Military Appreciation Events(PDF, 619KB)

1100 (11a): DeWitt Park Ceremony, Downtown Ithaca
Intersection of North Cayuga and East Buffalo Streets
Ithaca, NY
Ithaca's traditional Veterans Day Ceremony, hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 961 and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 377 in collaboration with numerous Veteran service organizations and other entities across Tompkins County.

Dryden Ceremony, Dryden Village Green
Dryden American Legion’s (Post 1134) ceremony to include its Ritual Team, a 21-Gun Salute, and Taps Intersection of Main and North Streets, Dryden, NY

Groton Ceremony, Groton American Legion Post 800
Carrington-Fuller Post No. 800
307 Main St
Groton, NY
Post 800's Honor Guard conducts its annual ceremony and gun salute

1400 (2p): Ithaca American Legion Veterans Day Chicken BBQ and Concert(PDF, 600KB)
1231 Danby Rd
Ithaca, NY
Ithaca's Post 221 celebrates Veterans with a Chicken BBQ dinner (free to Veterans; $12/dinner non-Veterans). Adding to the festivities will be a concert featuring Ghost Train Band, 1500-1800 (3-6p)

1800 (6p): Groton Legion Post 800 Veterans Day Dinner
307 Main St
Groton, NY
The Carrington-Fuller Post 800 will host a complimentary roast pork dinner for area veterans and one guest each. Cocktail Hour with cash bar begins at 1730. Advance reservations will be required. Open to the public. Quantities are limited.

1900-2100 (7p-9p): Warrior Writers-Tompkins
Join Veterans across Tompkins and various periods of service to write, share, and otherwise connect about their military experience. Group facilitators include Kevin Basl and Nate Lewis, US Army Veterans and members of the national Warrior Writers organization.

1645-1930 (4:45p-7:30p): The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) Annual Harvest Fest Dinner(PDF, 4MB)
GIAC’s annual Harvest Fest is a cherished opportunity to serve a home-cooked meal to the community that can be enjoyed without worry about cost or other stresses (like who is going to do the dishes!). GIAC's free holiday dinner is for pick-up only. Pre-orders (with limits) through registration are required by 1730 on 15 November at https://bit.ly/giacharvest23 or by calling 607.272.3622.

1800 (6p): Veterans Appreciation Game at Cornell
Women's Ice Hockey v. Quinnipiac University
Lynah Rink
Veterans can sign up for free or reduced-price tickets.

1300 (1p): Veterans Appreciation Game at Cornell
Cornell Football v. Columbia University
Schoelkopf Memorial Stadium
Veterans can sign up for free or reduced-price tickets.