Getting ready for the Veteran’s Day Memorial Program at the House of USA Cottage in Balboa Park.
Today I enjoyed a special Veteran’s Day program in Balboa Park. It was held on the lawn at the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. The City Guard Band of San Diego played some great music, including a composition titled San Diego Exposition March, written by Gunner Tolbert for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition held in Balboa Park. Some other pieces I heard were selections from South Pacific, Victory at Sea, and, of course, the Star Spangled Banner.
I took a number of photos, and ventured into the House of USA Cottage to absorb some of the atmosphere. I thought you’d might like to have a look. Please read the captions for some more interesting information.
The band is ready to play as people gather around the stage in the lawn area of the International Cottages. It’s a Sunday afternoon in San Diego’s beautiful Balboa Park.City Guard Band of San Diego plays during a special Veteran’s Day program. The band originated in 1880, when members were part of a local volunteer militia.Old plaque at base of large tree near the center of the surrounding cottages. Dedicated in honor of Arthur E. Vest, Department Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic.A relaxed Veteran’s Day gathering at Balboa Park’s peaceful House of Pacific Relations International Cottages.Folks at a table in front of the House of USA Cottage listen to the band play patriotic and other popular tunes.These fine ladies smiled for my camera! Those treats on the table are well known to this blogger!American flag and a Welcome at the front door of the USA cottage in Balboa Park.Inside the USA cottage. Welcome home all the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces.Famous portraits and memorabilia from American history cover walls and fill shelves in the House of USA Cottage.Playing the piano for anyone who wanders in on another perfect sunny San Diego day. Someone was whistling nearby.The Stars and Stripes and various books celebrating Americana.Playing sparkling music, from marches to musicals, celebrating those who’ve served to protect our freedom.
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11 thoughts on “Veteran’s Day celebrated in Balboa Park.”
Cool San Diego Sights! 
Very nice!
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It was!
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This is awesome! Thank you for sharing!
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You always find the best places to go to! Wonderful photos.
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I could blog about nothing but Balboa Park and never run out of wonderful stuff!
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There are always places that our hearts that much. Great job.
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Thank you for sharing this with all of us!
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You’re welcome!
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