Virginia War Memorial Opening New Exhibit on 80th Anniversary …
Jun 4, 2024 · The new Virginia War Memorial exhibit, “D+80: Virginians in the Normandy Invasion,” opens to the public June 6, 2024 – the 80 th anniversary of D-Day when American and Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in France in 1944 during World War II.
Virginia War Memorial | The Commonwealth of Virginia’s …
The Virginia War Memorial is located on five rolling acres with a beautiful view of the James River and the skyline of downtown Richmond. It’s an ideal environment for groups to gather to commemorate and celebrate our State’s meaningful military service history.
Virginia War Memorial to host 68th annual Veterans Day …
2 days ago · 8News anchors Delaney Hall and Autumn Childress had the chance to speak with Clay Mountcastle, the director of the Virginia War Memorial, about the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony happening on Nov ...
Virginia War Memorial uncovers a hidden treasure trove of …
Jun 14, 2024 · RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is a beautiful and solemn place for silence speaks for itself. But hidden deep inside this landmark fresh, voices are adding new...
Events | Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Virginia War Memorial. VWM Livestreams - Operation Torch: The Allied Invasion of North Africa (1942) Nov. 14. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 11/14/2024 2:00 PM 11/14/2024 3:00 PM. Virginia War Memorial. VWM Livestreams - The Ia Drang Valley: The First Major Battle in Vietnam
Virginia War Memorial Dedicates Expanded Shrine of Memory, …
The Memorial is located on 4 1/2 acres overlooking the James River Valley in downtown Richmond. The public is invited and encouraged to visit the Virginia War Memorial Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Additional public events are held during evening hours.
Virginia War Memorial hopes to take Vietnam veterans display …
May 23, 2024 · Nearly 1,500 Virginians were killed in the Vietnam War, and some 230,000 served in it. During the past year, a group of Vietnam veterans, most in their 70’s, shared their stories …
Veterans Day Ceremony set for Nov. 11 at Virginia War Memorial
Oct 31, 2024 · “The mission of the Virginia War Memorial is to honor, remember and celebrate all veterans 365 days each year, but Veterans Day holds special significance,” said Mountcastle. “With nearly 700,000 veterans plus their family members calling Virginia their home, the Commonwealth has one of the largest number of veterans per population of any ...
Governor McAuliffe Breaks Ground on $25 Million Virginia War Memorial ...
The Memorial is located at 621 South Belvidere Street on over four acres overlooking downtown Richmond and the James River. The Virginia War Memorial is a division of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and serves as an integral part of its mission in support of all Virginians who served or serve in our military forces.
Virginia War Memorial to host 68th annual Commonwealth …
The Virginia War Memorial will host the 68th annual Commonwealth Veterans Day Ceremony. Military veterans, their families, and community members are invited and encouraged to attend. The ceremony ...