This old photo from about 1918 shows young women from what would become Chatham Hall making donations to the war effort during WW1. The war would end in the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month with the signing of an armistice agreement between the victorious allies and Germany and their alliance members. The day would be commemorated as Armistice Day. We now know the holiday as Veterans Day and it is celebrated with parades and other ceremonies honoring those who have served our country.
Chatham will join in the observances this year. Please come honor our vets by attending this year’s parade on Monday, November 11, at 11 am, along North Main Street between Hurt Street and the Courthouse. As in 1918, our local schools (including Chatham High School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Chatham Hall) will be participating.