Storytime at the Memorial: Celebrating Veterans – November 5, 2025

NEW THIS FALL!
Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us on Wednesday, November 5 and Saturday, November 22 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10.

This Month’s Featured Book: Pepper’s Purple Heart: A Veterans Day Story by Heather French Henry

Craft Activity: Color and press your own Purple Heart buttons with our button machine. Color and sign Thank You and Holiday cards for Veterans. 

Special Saturday Bonus: Meet Ember, the Virginia War Memorial’s Official Storytime Canine Ambassador – a certified  K-9 Caring Angel Therapy Dog!

Bring your little history buffs for a memorable, hands-on learning experience!

Questions? Please contact, Lizzie Oglesby at Elizabeth.Oglesby@dvs.virginia.gov.