This Wednesday November 11th 2026 “Veterans Day” Star Valley Historical Society invites the public to gather @ the Civic Center in Afton, Wyoming @ 7 PM for our annual meeting. Special guests by way of recorded interviews. George D Johnson, Merlin Wall Jensen & 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 13th , 1938) later renamed it Veterans Day on June 1 1954.

George D Johnson of Company H Wyoming National Guard assigned to 116th Ammuntion Train in France pictured here. Also WW I 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 the society.

Please come you will not be disappointed.