Join local Turner Brigade volunteers to honor service veterans past and present on November 11 and November 12 for Veterans Day at Fort D.

Local reenactor and genealogist, Bill Eddleman, will share how to find your Civil War military ancestor on Friday. On Saturday, hear stories of women in the Civil War and enjoy some hot tea and cookies. The stone building, known as the blockhouse, will be open for visitors.

This free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, November 11, and Saturday, November 12, at Fort D Historic Site in Cape Girardeau.