To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Monday, November 12. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.

The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music, and remarks by keynote speaker Hershel “Woody” Williams. Mr. Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Battle of Iwo Jima with the 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division.

The day will conclude with a 3:30 pm program to unveil the Reagan Library’s new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, located outdoors near President and Mrs. Reagan’s Memorial Site.

New York Times bestselling author General Stanley McChrystal discusses and signs copies of his latest book, Leaders: Myth and Reality (Publish Date: October 23, 2018). Tickets to the event are $65 per person and include a dinner in the Air Force One Pavilion following the event. Books must be purchased in the Reagan Library Museum Store to receive signature and may be pre-purchased during the reservation process.

In Leaders, the bestselling author of Team of Teams dismantles the Great Man theory of leadership, by profiling leaders whose real stories defy their legends.

Join us as we go back in time with our spectacular exhibit, Pompeii: The Exhibition. Relive the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the rediscovery of Pompeii in this awe-inspiring exhibition. Featuring nearly 200 artifacts, hidden from view and forgotten for centuries until rediscovered over 250 years ago, Pompeii: The Exhibition includes frescoes, mosaics, gladiator helmets, armor, weapons, plates, furniture, jewelry, statues, and more. A 4-D eruption theater even allows visitors to experience the deathly impact Mount Vesuvius had on this ancient city.

Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our Presidential Chef. Our Pompeii: The Exhibition Lunch and Tour is a truly exceptional experience. Following the lunch, guests will receive a docent-led tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and the Air Force One Pavilion and will be able to self-tour our special exhibit, Pompeii: The Exhibition.

Join us for our festive Holiday Lunch and Tour. Enjoy an elegant served meal and delectable dessert prepared by our Presidential Chef, followed by a docent led tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and the spectacular Air Force One Pavilion. View our wonderful holiday tree exhibit, An American Christmas, 25 trees decorated to celebrate the defining moments of America’s road to greatness, from the Revolutionary Era to today.

Don’t miss out on our highly anticipated exhibit, Pompeii: The Exhibition. Relive the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the rediscovery of Pompeii in this awe-inspiring exhibition. Featuring nearly 200 artifacts, hidden from view and forgotten for centuries until rediscovered over 250 years ago.