The Dutchess County War Memorial, Poughkeepsie.
By Mr. Brown | November 11, 2026
Dutchess County observes the Armistice hour Wednesday with its annual ceremony at 11 a.m. at the War Memorial in Poughkeepsie. County Executive Sue Serino and Director Roche invite residents to attend. The time reflects the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, when the 1918 Armistice with Germany ended World War I, according to Destination Dutchess.
Ceremonies Across the County
Amenia holds its observance at Fountain Square War Memorial at 11 a.m. Beacon's ceremony moves indoors to the Veterans Memorial Building, also at 11 a.m.
Marist University closes Veterans Week, Nov. 4-11, with a flag-raising at 11 a.m. The ceremony takes place at the Class of 1968 Flagpole and Veterans Memorial. Welcome remarks and a performance by the Marist Singers are on the program.
The Samuel F.B. Morse mansion at Locust Grove opens for tours at noon.
Evening Tribute at Bard
Bard College presents "Letters From The Front: A Tribute to All Who Serve" at 7 p.m. at Sosnoff Theater in the Fisher Center, Annandale-on-Hudson.
Free Meals and Other Perks
Savona's restaurants in Hudson, Kingston, Poughkeepsie, and Red Hook offer veterans a free three-course Italian meal on Nov. 11, according to Hudson Valley Magazine and 943 Lite FM. Texas Roadhouse offers a free meal voucher from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LEGOLAND New York offers free one-day admission for veterans and active-duty service members through Nov. 30, plus 50 percent off tickets for up to six additional guests, per 943 Lite FM. Target extends a 20 percent military discount through Nov. 11.
New York State residents fish free today. No freshwater license is required, according to Hudson Valley Magazine.
Resources
The Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs can be reached at 845-486-2060 or veterans@dutchessny.gov.
