For the fifth consecutive year, the hills surrounding the Virginia War Memorial in downtown Richmond will be covered with 12,000 American flags during the Memorial’s Hill of Heroes commemoration, from June 23 to July 14.
The flags are placed to honor and remember the nearly 12,000 Virginia men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service from World War II to present day and whose names are inscribed on the Memorial’s Shrines of Memory.
Volunteers from the community, veteran service organizations and other patriotic men, women and children will assist Virginia War Memorial staff and docents in placing the flags beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
Those interested in helping place flags should contact Virginia War Memorial Operations Manager Ben King (Benjamin.king@dvs.virginia.gov) or by calling 804-786-2060.
Following the installation of the flags tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the nonprofit Virginia War Memorial Foundation and corporate sponsors Altria and Virginia Housing will host a free community celebration for children and adults featuring military vehicles, crafts and educational activities, live music, food trucks and more.
“We invite everyone to come join us in placing the flags and to enjoy the celebration that will follow,” said Virginia War Memorial Director Dr. Clay Mountcastle. “The sight of thousands of flags covering the Memorial grounds is truly awe-inspiring and inspirational and will remind all of us of the tremendous sacrifices of our Virginia heroes who gave their all to protect our precious freedoms.”
The Virginia War Memorial is located at 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, 23221 – just north of the Lee Bridge. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please visit here.
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