Upcoming Events
All events at the Virginia War Memorial, located at 621 South Belvidere Street, are family friendly and free to the public. Those events schedule to take place in the Memorial´s Hall of Honor Auditorium are marked with an (*).
August 11, 2010
Cuban Missile Crisis Gallery Walk (tentative)
WHEN: 7:00pm until 8:00pm
WHERE: Virginia War Memorial (map)
with Francis Gary Powers, Jr.
September 17, 2010
Grand Opening - Galanti Education Center (POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony)
WHEN: 10:00am until 11:00am
WHERE: Virginia War Memorial (map)
Join us as we honor our former Prisoners of War and remember those still Missing in Action. Guest Speaker will be former Senator and ExPow, Admiral Jeremiah Denton, USN (Ret.)
September 18, 2010
Grand Opening - Galanti Education Center (Family Day Open House)
WHEN: 10:00am until 4:00pm
WHERE: Virginia War Memorial (map)
Family Day Open House ~ come to the Memorial and see the new Galanti Center. Activities will include special Vietnam exhibits, information tables, film premiere, military vehicle displays and more. 10:00 - Virginia Native American Blessing of the Galanti Center 10:20 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10:30 - Hanover Concert Band 1:00 - Greater Richmond Chorus of Sweet Adelines 2:30 - John Marshall High School Alumni Band Concert
September 19, 2010
Grand Opening - Galanti Education Center (VMI Regimental Band Concert)
WHEN: 2:00pm until 3:00pm
WHERE: Virginia War Memorial (map)
Come to the new amphitheater and enjoy an afternoon with the Virginia Military Institute's Regimental Band.
October 2, 2010
Massing of Colors Ceremony
WHEN: 2:00pm until 3:00pm
WHERE: Virginia War Memorial (map)
Co-hosted with the Military Order of World Wars, Richmond Chapter Join us as we honor our national flag and those who have served.
November 11, 2010
Veterans Day Ceremony
WHEN: 11:00am until 12:00pm
WHERE: Virginia War Memorial (map)
Co-hosted with the 11th District American Legion We will honor and remember all veterans who have served. Free, family friendly with free parking.
December 7, 2010
69th Pearl Harbor Remembrance
WHEN: 12:00pm until 1:00pm
WHERE: Virginia War Memorial (map)
Sponsored by the Navy League of the United States, Richmond Council. This ceremony honors those killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, which resulted in the United States entering world War II.