No Classes Veterans Day – November 11
master web2022-11-07T15:57:12-04:00Veterans Day is still observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week it falls on. The return of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but also helps to focus attention on the important purpose of the holiday: to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Columbia College would like to introduce some related events in the community. 1. City of Falls Church Veterans Day Ceremony Every year, November 11st at 11am, the Recreation and Parks Department [...]
No Classes on Columbus Day – October 10
master web2022-10-03T14:53:45-04:00Everything About Columbus Day What is Columbus Day? Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the United States, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. 4 Achievements of Christopher Columbus 1. Discovering the Americas In the 15th century, there was no possibility to get to Asia from Europe via land. Travelers had to go through a long route filled with hostile armies. Portuguese explorers solved the problem by sailing across the West African coast and around the Cape of Good [...]
