• Virginia War Memorial Livestream – Ernie Pyle: “The Eternal Reporter”

    War correspondent Ernie Pyle was a “soldier’s soldier.” His writing during World War II featured the experiences of the common soldier as he reported from North Africa, Europe, and the South Pacific. Pyle received a Pulitzer Prize for his reports on the bombing of London in 1940. Sadly, his life was cut short by Japanese […]

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  • Virginia War Memorial Livestream – “One Person Can Make a Difference”: The Life of Raoul Wallenberg

    During the final stages of World War II, Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg led the extraordinary efforts in saving the lives of more than 100,000 Hungarian Jews under Nazi control. Wallenberg believed that he could never return to Sweden without saving as many Jews as possible. Join Virginia War Memorial Assistant Director of Education, Kyndall Drumheller, […]

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  • Storytime at the Memorial: Prisoner of War & Missing in Action History – September 20, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us on Saturday, September 20 and Tuesday, September 23 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s […]

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  • Storytime at the Memorial: Prisoner of War & Missing in Action History – September 23, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us Tuesday, September 23 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s Featured Book: America’s White Table […]

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  • Military Makers Market at Virginia War Memorial

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    Join us for our first Military Makers Market as we showcase Veteran and active-duty military family crafters! Expect to find a variety of handmade and original items made by Veterans or military family members. Not all items will be military-themed. Get your holiday shopping done early with unique gifts for all at this Military Makers […]

  • Storytime at the Memorial: U.S. NAVY 250th Anniversary Celebration – October 4, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us on Saturday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 14 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s […]

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  • Storytime at the Memorial: U.S. NAVY 250th Anniversary Celebration – October 14, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us Tuesday, October 14 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s Featured Book: My Sailor Dad […]

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  • Storytime at the Memorial: Celebrating Veterans – November 5, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us on Wednesday, November 5 and Saturday, November 22 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s […]

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  • Storytime at the Memorial: Celebrating Veterans – November 5, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us on Wednesday, November 5 and Saturday, November 22 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s […]

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  • Storytime at the Memorial: Celebrating Veterans – November 22, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us Saturday, November 22 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s Featured Book: Pepper’s Purple Heart: […]

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  • Storytime at the Memorial: Holiday Stories during War Time: December 9, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us on Tuesday, December 9 and Saturday, December 13 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s […]

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  • Storytime at the Memorial: Holiday Stories during War Time – December 13, 2025

    Virginia War Memorial 621 S. Belvidere St, Richmond, VA, United States

    NEW THIS FALL! Storytime at the Memorial is now happening one weekday and one Saturday each month. Join us Saturday, December 13 at the Virginia War Memorial for free, educator-led readings of children’s history books and fun craft activities. Families are welcome—recommended for kids ages 4 to 10. This Month’s Featured Book: Christmas from Heaven: […]

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