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 …
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.
History at the Memorial Summer Series with Author Nancy Wright Beasley
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Join us for a lunchtime lecture on Tuesday, June 17th as we host author Nancy Wright Beasley, who will discuss her book Izzy’s Fire: Finding …
History at the Memorial Summer Series with author Kevin Callahan
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Join us for a lunchtime lecture on Wednesday, July 2nd as we welcome author Kevin M. Callahan, who will discuss his book Brothers in Arms: Remembering Brothers Buried Side …
History at the Memorial Summer Series with Author William R. Hogan
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Join us for a lunchtime lecture on Wednesday, July 9th as we welcome author William R. Hogan, who will discuss his book Task Force Hogan: …
Virginia War Memorial Livestream – Not Another Back-Seat Driver: The Story of Amelia Earhart
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As one newspaper reporter stated, “She couldn’t stand a reputation as a back-seat driver – so she flew the Atlantic herself – solo.” Join Virginia …
Virginia War Memorial Livestream – Ernie Pyle: “The Eternal Reporter”
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War correspondent Ernie Pyle was a “soldier’s soldier.” His writing during World War II featured the experiences of the common soldier as he reported from …
Virginia War Memorial Livestream – “One Person Can Make a Difference”: The Life of Raoul Wallenberg
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During the final stages of World War II, Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg led the extraordinary efforts in saving the lives of more than 100,000 Hungarian …
Military Makers Market
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Join us for our first Military Markers Market as we showcase Veteran and active-duty military family crafters! Expect to find a variety of handmade and …
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 …
Salute to Service Reunion Celebration: 35 Years Beyond Operation Desert Storm
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The Virginia War Memorial Foundation is proud to announce the Salute to Service Reunion Celebration program. Salute to Service is a multi-year program dedicated to providing a …
