“Panama Canal Beckons Ships of the World”

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

Utilized by over one million ships since its opening in 1914, the Panama Canal is considered one of the Man-Made Wonders of the World. Constructed for the modern-day equivalent of $15.2 billion, the 51-mile-long canal has greatly reduced the time for ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Join Virginia War Memorial Director ...

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Hike for Kids benefitting Blue Sky Fund

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

Participants choose from a 3, 7, or 14 mile hike. Plus, all hikers are welcomed to a fun after-party with live music from The Hot Seats, food from 1115 Mobile Kitchen, and lots of great beverages including a signature beer, the Blue Sky Kölsch, from Väsen Brewing. Post-Hike Party: 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Benefits Blue Sky's ...

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Salute to Service: United States Marine Corps

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

Celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday and to hear first-hand accounts from those who took the oath of enlistment. Register early for this virtual event: vawarmemorial.org/events Short link: https://bit.ly/47XvlLi ...

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Operation Torch: The Allied Invasion of North Africa (1942)

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

American Army, Navy, and Air Forces, landed on the coast of French North Africa, on November 8, 1942. The invasion, commanded by Lieutenant General Dwight David Eisenhower, was designed to drive the Germans and Italians out of North Africa. Join VWM Director of Education Jim Triesler as he discusses the first step in the liberation ...

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The Ia Drang Valley: The First Major Battle in Vietnam

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

Join Director Clay Mountcastle as he recounts the historic, costly battles fought in the Ia Drang Valley of Vietnam on 14-18 November 1965. At LZ X-Ray and LZ-Albany, US soldiers clashed with the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) in a showcase of new helicopter use on the battlefield and the intensity that would mark the ...

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