Hilltop memorial complex honoring military service through engraved names, sculptures, galleries, and sweeping views designed for reflection and remembrance.
General Information
Hours:
Daily: 9am to 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Richmond (downtown)
Seasons:
All year
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Richmond, VA (downtown): Head west toward the James River, follow Belvidere Street south, then turn onto the memorial entrance road and continue uphill to the parking area.
Overview
The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, dedicated in 1955, honors Virginians killed in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm, with nearly 12,000 names engraved on the glass and stone walls of the Shrine of Memory. A special shrine honors the more than 250 Virginians killed in the Global War on Terrorism.
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