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 (*).
February 25, 2012
VT "Southern Colonels" Concert
WHEN: 2:00pm until 3:00pm
WHERE: VWM (map)
The "Southern Colonels" is a 17 piece jazz band from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets who will make us all "swing" to the music as they play favorites and patriotic selections. Free with free parking.
March 1, 2012
Media During War
WHEN: 12:00pm until 1:00pm
WHERE: VWM (map)
Chip Jones, author of WAR SHOTS, along with special guest, photojournalist Dean Hoffmeyer will discuss the role media has played in the war zone from WW II through Operation Iraqi Freedom. A book signing will follow the presentation. Free and open to the public with free parking.
March 3, 2012
Boy Scout Merit Badge Day
WHEN: 8:30am until 12:00pm
WHERE: VWM (map)
Scouts from the Heart of Virginia Council will gather to work on their American Heritage and Citizenship Badges. Registration through the Council - 804-204-2613.
March 24, 2012
Welcome Home Dance
WHEN: 7:00pm until 10:00pm
WHERE: VWM (map)
Come help us "Welcome Home" our brave Vietnam veterans! We will have period dress, a live band and light refreshments with beer and wine. This event is part of our 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration. Cost - $40 a person (non-refundable) Cash or check made payable to the VWM Educational Foundation. For more information, contact Candi Shelton at 804-786-2060 or cshelton@vawarmemorial.org.
April 14, 2012
VWM 5K Run/Walk to Remember
WHEN: 8:00am until 10:00am
WHERE: VWM (map)
Join us as we honor and remember the sacrifices of the U.S. military in this inaugural event. All ages invited. Online registration will be available beginning February 15, 2012, at www.vawarmemorial.org and click on the link. American flags will line the route - $25 a person registration.- hope you will join us as we run/walk throughout downtown Richmond!
April 23, 2012
Pentagon Bus Trip
WHEN: 8:00am until 6:00pm
WHERE: VWM (map)
Pentagon Bus Trip - Stops also at the FDR Memorial, the Air Force Memorial and the National Museum of the Marine Corps - Cost - $30 per person - (Cash or checks payable to the VWM Educational Foundation after March 1, 2012) - For more information, contact Candi Shelton at 804-786-2060 or cshelton@vawarmemorial.org
