Chesterfield to Honor Veterans with America 250 Themed Ceremony
TL;DR: Chesterfield County will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, featuring the theme "America 250: Revolutionary Resilience and Resolve" and keynote speaker Marian Mills.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County officials, Board of Supervisors Chair Mark Miller, keynote speaker Marian Mills (disabled Army veteran and mental health advocate), and Thomas Dale High School Band
- What: Annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring military service and sacrifice, themed around America's 250th anniversary
- When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Exhibition Hall, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Building, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield
The story
Chesterfield County will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at 2 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Building on Courthouse Road. The event, running from 2 to 3 p.m., will honor those who have served in the military and their contributions to the community.
This year's ceremony carries the theme "America 250: Revolutionary Resilience and Resolve," connecting the observance with the nation's 250th anniversary milestone. The event will feature remarks from Board of Supervisors Chair Mark Miller and keynote address by Marian Mills, a disabled Army veteran, mental health advocate, and founder of Depression Proof Your Life.
The ceremony will also include musical performances by the Thomas Dale High School Band. Vendors and exhibitors will be present during the event. County offices, all Chesterfield Courts, and the Chesterfield Public Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Key players
- Board of Supervisors Chair Mark Miller: County official providing comments at the ceremony
- Marian Mills: Keynote speaker, disabled Army veteran and founder of Depression Proof Your Life
- Thomas Dale High School Band: Performing music at the ceremony
- Chesterfield County: Organizing the Veterans Day ceremony
Key dates
- 2026-11-11: Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Exhibition Hall, 2 p.m.
Why it matters: The ceremony provides residents with an opportunity to honor local veterans and recognize their service to the community while connecting individual sacrifice to the broader narrative of American resilience as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.
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Development timeline
- 2026-11-11Chesterfield County Veterans Day Ceremony: Annual ceremony at Exhibition Hall honors military service with theme 'America 250: Revolutionary Resilience and Resolve,' featuring remarks from Board Chair Mark Miller and keynote by Marian Mills, Army veteran and mental health advocate [source]
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Sources
- Chesterfield to host 'Revolutionary Resilience and Resolve,' the annual Veterans Day ceremony
- Save the Date: Chesterfield Veterans Day Ceremony
- Chesterfield County Community and Cultural Events
- Veterans Day, Recycling Top Chesterfield's Week Ahead