Spring 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE: The Memorial buildings are open to the public and no reservations are required. Guests will need to wear face coverings and adhere to social distancing protocols. Our top priority at the Virginia War Memorial is the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff.
Through the stories of those who served, the nation’s leading state War Memorial honors Virginia’s fallen and preserves the past. In the process of helping veterans find their voice and collecting and telling their stories, the Memorial also educates and inspires for the future.
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As we collectively try to navigate the new Stay-at-Home orders, the Virginia War Memorial Foundation has a number of online resources available online for you and your family.
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Join Education Director Jim Triesler as he shares the words and experiences of those serving overseas during World War II. They focused on the mission, …
Join Curator Jesse Smith to discover more about the Virginia War Memorial Collection. In this presentation, learn about Military Helmets, as both items of utility …
PART 1 of 2: Join us for two very special days of interviews with World War II veterans this April. On Monday, April 26, we …
Join the War Memorial’s supportive community of Americans, both civilian and military, who stand by those who served and help them find their voice. Your gift will grow the educational programming, patriotic events, award-winning documentaries, and state-of-the-art facilities for which the Virginia War Memorial is known.
The Virginia War Memorial overlooks the beautiful James River, boasting one of the best views of the Richmond skyline. Yet the Memorial offers so much more to see and do…