Every year, Veterans Day is recognized in the United States on November 11th to honor the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. This is the exact day, time, and hour that signaled the end of World War I. Originally recognized as Armistice Day, congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and in 1938 November 11th became a national holiday. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans, living or dead, but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during wartime or peacetime.
Pikes Peak State celebrates Veterans Day through a week-long series of activities that honor our veterans and our active military while educating others about the history and significance of the day. This year, Pikes Peak State's Veterans Day program will consist of several in person and virtual events throughout the week. Please see below for additional information and to access our virtual events.
Date: October 26 - November 13
Location: Centennial Campus, MVP Lounge
Description: Honor a loved one by bringing a photo to add to the Altar Display.
Date: November 6-16
Location: All campus locations
Description: To honor our military and veteran community, Pikes Peak State College will be placing U.S. flags in designated areas at each of our campuses. Help us extend that support for our military and veteran community by placing a small U.S. flag in front of your campus. Flags will be provided to all students, faculty, and staff who wish to participate (for as long as supplies last).
Stop by the MVP table to connect, ask questions, or just say hi:
Date & Time: November 7 | 8:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Rampart Range Campus
Description: Hosted by the Veterans Writers Network, this six-hour workshop will help you experiment with writing as a way to process your experiences. Studies show that writing can stop the hamster wheel of confusing thoughts and help you understand yourself better.
Registration is limited and meals are included.
Date & Time: November 9 | 11:30am
Location: Centennial Campus, C200
Description: The Wounded Warrior Project will be presenting a workshop on developing and using your LinkedIn profile.
Date & Time: November 13 | 11:30am
Location: Centennial Campus, C200
Description: The Wounded Warrior Project will provide an in-person seminar on best practices for applying and being accepted for the Veterans Readiness & Employment (VR&E) program.
Date: November 9-13
Location: Centennial, Rampart Range, and CHES
Description: The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) has been proudly displayed as part of Pikes Peak State College's Veterans Day activities for several years. This year, the CWHF celebrates its 41st anniversary honoring and preserving the accomplishments of Colorado women veterans who have made significant contributions to the state, nation, and world.
Date & Time: November 10 | 12-2pm
Location: CHES
Description: Come celebrate the 251st birthday of the US Marine Corps with MVP!
Date & Time: November 10 | 12-5pm
Location: Rampart Range Atrium
Description: Enjoy a Free 5-10 Minute Chair Massage provided by "Power of Hands", a locally owned and operated company donating their time in honor of Veterans Day.
SITREP Magazine | Pikes Peak State College is publishing the 7th Edition of the SITREP Magazine for Veterans Day 2026. SITREP is Pikes Peak State's literary arts journal. Showcase your poetry, photography, fiction, non-fiction, and other creative works. All submissions are welcome whether you are military or veteran affiliated or not. You can email submissions to SITREP@pikespeak.edu
Link: View the SITREP webpage
All submissions will be part of a community-wide tribute shared during PPSC Veterans Week 2026.
Date & Time: November 11 | 11:00am
Location: Centennial Campus Veterans Memorial Courtyard
Description: This is a day to celebrate and reflect upon the contributions that our veterans have made to our country. We gather to remember all veterans - living and deceased. These brave men and women stepped up the call of service to their country and will always be remembered in our hearts.
Date & Time: November 12 | 1-3pm
Location: Rampart Range Learning Commons
Description: Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie, speakers, and food with a focus on the Law and Military Justice. Our Featured Speaker this year is veteran and local lawyer, Brennan Heuser, along with many other great speakers.
Description: Pikes Peak State College hosted the Patton Project in June and July of 2026. Patton Veterans Project film screening showcases powerful short films created by veterans as part of their therapeutic film-making workshops. These films provide a platform for veterans to share their personal stories, foster community connection, and promote healing through the art of storytelling. Please select the link below to view the resulting videos.
Description: We have several other virtual museums and events listed below. Please take some time to learn more about these great organizations.
Take a virtual tour of the All Nations Native American Veterans Memorial Museum. Explore rare artifacts, personal stories, and exhibits honoring the courage and contributions of Native American veterans throughout history.
Take a virtual visit
The CWHF has been displayed as part of our Veterans Day activities for years. This year, the CWHF celebrates its 41st anniversary honoring and preserving the accomplishments of CO women who have made significant contributions to the state, nation, and world.
Military Trailblazers
Virtually visit a museum dedicated to the Steelworks of the West - the "Steel that Built the West". Goods that came from the mines and factories of the great state of Colorado have supported our Veterans in all wars of the 20th Century. SO, take a short walk back into the history of Colorado.
Visit the Steelworks
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum is an outstanding museum featuring over 40 aircraft from all branches of the military, military vehicles, and lots of historical information. It’s just a short drive from Colorado Springs.
Learn about CO's Biggest air and space museum
Pikes Peak State College is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.