In the lead-up to July 4, thousands of American flags will be placed at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond for the sixth consecutive year as part of VWM’s Hill of Heroes celebration from June 28 to July 12.
The project is part of the Virginia War Memorial’s Hill of Heroes Celebration, which runs June 28-July 12.
About 12,000 flags – one for each of Virginia’s men and women killed in military service from World War II to the present – are placed by volunteers from local businesses, community organizations and service organizations.
“The sight of thousands of flags waving in the wind at the memorial grounds is truly awe-inspiring and inspiring, and will remind us all of the tremendous sacrifices made by our Virginia heroes who gave everything to protect our precious freedoms,” said Clay Mountcastle, director of the Virginia War Memorial.
The Virginia War Memorial Foundation is hosting Hill of Heroes Day on Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a free event featuring military vehicles, demonstrations, arts and crafts, educational activities, food trucks, a used book sale and live music.
The public is invited to visit the memorial and participate in the activities.
To volunteer to help plant the flags on June 28, click here or contact VWM Operations Manager Ben King at [email protected] or by phone at (804) 786-2060.
