National Purple Heart Day at the Virginia War Memorial
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Join us as we commemorate National Purple Heart Day. This year’s theme, “Sacred Honor: From Washington to Today,” honors the legacy of America’s oldest military …
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 – 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 …
2025 Sips on the Skyline presented by TMG, Inc.
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2025 Sips on the Skyline Friday, September 12, 2025 5:00 – 9:00 PM Join us at Sips on the Skyline, the Virginia War Memorial’s largest …
Leadership in America Lecture: Missing in Action: The Search Continues with Kelly McKeague
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Leadership in America Lecture Missing in Action: The Search Continues with Kelly McKeague Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Join us the night before we …
Storytime at the Memorial: Prisoner of War & Missing in Action History – September 20, 2025
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NEW THIS FALL!Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us on Saturday, September 20 and Tuesday, September …
Storytime at the Memorial: Prisoner of War & Missing in Action History – September 23, 2025
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NEW THIS FALL!Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us Tuesday, September 23 at the Virginia War …
Military Makers Market
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Join us for our first Military Makers Market as we showcase Veteran and active-duty military family crafters! Expect to find a variety of handmade and …
Storytime at the Memorial: U.S. NAVY 250th Anniversary Celebration – October 4, 2025
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NEW THIS FALL!Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us on Saturday, October 4 and Tuesday, October …
Storytime at the Memorial: U.S. NAVY 250th Anniversary Celebration – October 14, 2025
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NEW THIS FALL!Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us Tuesday, October 14 at the Virginia War …
