Storytime at the Memorial: March 2025

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 on second Saturdays of the month at VWM. Programs take place in Russell Scott Hall at 10:30 a.m. Storytime at the Memorial programs are free and open to children and families. The suggested age range for participants is 4 to 10 years old.

March 8: Women’s History Month  

Featured Book: K9 Mattis On The Job by Mark Tappan.  Children will craft police dogs with modeling clay.

April 12: Month of the Military Child 

Featured Book: All Hands On Deck! Dad’s Coming Home! by Julia A. Maki.  Children will make Welcome Home banners and signs.

May 10: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month  

Featured Book: The Lotus Seed by Sherry Garland.Children will make their own keepsake pouch for treasures.

June 14: Flag Day History

Featured Book:  America’s Flag Story by Karen S. Robbins.  Children will make American Flag streamer

For more information:

Lizzie Oglesby

Elizabeth.Oglesby@dvs.virginia.gov

804.786.9700