Learn more about our new exhibit, Who They Were: Lives Worth Knowing. The exhibit, which features over thirty people whose names are on the walls of the Shrine of Memory, opened to the public on Veterans Day 2021.
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.
Take a moving, reflective walk through the heart of the Memorial: the Shrine of Memory.
Engage directly with history through veteran-led tours, educational programs for all ages, as well as artifacts, photographs, films, oral histories, and the arts.
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.
Get involved in a wide variety of patriotic ceremonies, educational programs, arts events, and fundraisers. Check back for updates or CLICK HERE to receive regular emails about War Memorial happenings.
Join us in commemorating Native American Heritage Month with Dr. Herman Viola, as he shares his journey to create the amazing new education initiative, the …
Each December, a fellow non-profit organization, Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and at more than 1,600 additional locations in all …
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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…