Virginia War Memorial

The R.M.S. Lusitania sailed from New York City with 1,310 passengers on May 1, 1915. The day of sailing was chaotic as strangers with foreign accents mysteriously warned passengers before boarding and telegrams were received by 50 passengers telling them not to sail. In disregard of the warnings, passengers knew the ship was strong and ...

In the months following the Civil War, Americans began pondering how they could honor the sacrifices of their fallen soldiers. Individual ceremonies grew into community events and ultimately, a nationally recognized holiday. Join Virginia War Memorial Assistant Director of Education, Kyndall Drumheller, as she discusses the history and importance of this sacred day. Registration is ...

Born May 29, 1917, John F. Kennedy served heroically in the Navy during WWII on PT-109. Following the war, he began his political career serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U. S. Senate, and as the 35th President of the United States. Join Virginia War Memorial Director of Education Jim Triesler as he ...

Hill of Heroes Day is a community event on welcoming guests of all ages for military demonstrations (including K9 demonstrations, virtual reality, Military vehicles, and others), kids activities and crafts, tours, a used book sale, live music, and more. Hill of Heroes Day kicks off their 2-week installation of American Flags on the hillside of ...