Provided by Star Valley Historical Society

This Wednesday November 11, 2026 “Veterans Day” Star Valley Historical Society invites the public to gather at the Civic Center in Afton, Wyoming at 7 p.m. for our annual meeting. Special guests by way of recorded interviews. George D Johnson, Merlin Wall Jensen and Steve Campbell.

Why the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 1918 marks a date to reflect on the price paid for Freedom. Congress declared that date Armistice Day on May 13, 1938 later renamed it Veterans Day on June 1 1954.

George D Johnson of Company H Wyoming National Guard assigned to 116th Ammunition Train in France pictured here. Also, WWI soldiers from Star Valley together in France 1918.

There will be no meal served this year, but we will take time for a business session of the society.

Please come; you will not be disappointed.