Month of the Military Child: Poetry Showcase
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This month, National Poetry Month, we are hosting our first annual Military Children Poetry Showcase. Virginia students (K-12) whose parent or parents are serving or …
Upcoming Events
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Armed Forces Day: Student Art Contest
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HELP US CREATE A STUDENT ART GALLERY TO CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES DAY on May 15. We are calling on K-12 students across Virginia to help …
Salute to Service: Military Children
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Join us to celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a special edition of Salute to Service. This program will explore and celebrate the …
The Abuse of Military History
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Military history is essential for understanding our nation’s past, but what happens when this history is misused? This program will examine the many ways that …
Letters from the Front: Voices of World War II
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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, …
From the Collection: Military Helmets
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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 …
Eyewitness to History: WWII Veteran Irving Locker
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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 …
Eyewitness to History: WWII Veteran Hal Urban
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Part 2 of 2 Join us for two very special days of interviews with World War II veterans this April. On Tuesday, April 27, we …
Virginia’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
We look forward to hosting the Commonwealth of Virginia’s 65th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31st. Check back here for details on in-person …
