Virginia War Memorial

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 ...

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 ...