The Virginia War Memorial’s mission is to Honor our Veterans, Preserve our History, Educate our Youth and Inspire Patriotism in All.
Dedicated in 1956, the Memorial was originally designed to honor those Virginians who sacrificed their lives in battle during World War II and the Korean War. The Memorial now includes the names of more than 11,630 Virginia heroes, including those who served in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf, etched upon its walls.
Situated on over four acres overlooking downtown Richmond and the James River at 621 South Belvidere St., the Virginia War Memorial also includes the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center which houses military-related exhibits, programs and theaters showing the award winning Virginians At War video series and the multi-dimensional film, Into Battle.
For more information, visit www.vawarmemorial.org or www.facebook.com/vawarmemorial .