Storytime at the Memorial: May 2025
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The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) presents Storytime at the Memorial, a new program for children. Experience educator-led readings of children’s history books and themed craft activities …
Upcoming Events
The Virginia War Memorial hosts a wide variety of patriotic ceremonies, educational programs, community outreach, and fundraising events each year. Please check back for updates or CLICK HERE to receive regular emails about War Memorial happenings.
Virginia War Memorial Livestream – “Modern Naval Craft” Collectible Cards of 1939
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In 1939, on the eve of World War II in Europe, John Player & Sons of Nottingham, England, issued a series of 50 cigarette cards …
Military Signing Day
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Join us and the Virginia Department of Veteran Services for Military Signing Day as we recognize high school students enlisting in the U.S. military. The …
Veterans Jam Session at Virginia War Memorial
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Calling musicians! Join the Virginia War Memorial on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm for a casual jam session. All vocalists, instruments …
Virginia War Memorial Livestream – 9,521 Lives: U.S. Merchant Marine During World War II
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During World War II, the U.S. Merchant Marine played a key logistical role in the transport of goods and military personnel. Merchant Marine faced dangerous …
Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony
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Join us at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony as we honor those who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We …
Say Their Names Marathon 2025
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On February 29, 1956, the Virginia War Memorial became the Commonwealth’s keeper of the names of the Virginians who have been killed in action since …
At Ease on the Bus – A Trip to the Mariners’ Museum
A behind-the-scenes tour of the Wet Lab, where conservation work is done year-round to preserve the remains of the USS Monitor, the world’s largest marine …
Storytime at the Memorial: June 2025
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The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) presents Storytime at the Memorial, a new program for children. Experience educator-led readings of children’s history books and themed craft activities …
Hill of Heroes Flag Installation
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On Friday, June 27, we are installing 12,000 flags on the hill, alongside the Shrine of Memory. The flags are part of our annual “Hill …
