(Richmond, Va.) For the sixth consecutive year, the hills surrounding the Virginia War Memorial in downtown Richmond will be awash in red, white and blue with more 12,000 American flags for the Memorial’s Hill of Heroes Celebration from June 28-July 12, 2024.
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 community and service organizations, local businesses, and other patriotic men, women and children are needed to assist the Virginia War Memorial staff and docents to help place the flags beginning at 8 a.m., Friday, June 28. Individuals and groups interested in placing flags can sign up at https://vawarmemorial.org/events/hill-of-heroes-flag-installation/ or contact Director of Operations Ben King at Benjamin.king@dvs.virginia.gov or by phone at 804.786.2060.
On Saturday, June 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., the nonprofit Virginia War Memorial Foundation and corporate sponsor Altria will host the Hill of Heroes Day at The Memorial. This free family event and community celebration will feature military vehicles and demonstrations, crafts and educational activities for kids, Richmond Flying Squirrels’ characters
“Nutzy” and “Nutasha,” live music, food trucks, giveaways and more. Plus, the Memorial will also host its annual Used Book Sale with hundreds of gently used books, DVDs and more on sale with proceeds going to the Virginia War Memorial Foundation.
“We invite everyone to come join us to help place the flags on the hillsides on Friday, June 28 and then bring their families and friends to Hill of Heroes Day on Saturday, June 29,” said.
Virginia War Memorial Director Dr. Clay Mountcastle. “The sight of thousands of flags covering the Memorial grounds and blowing in the breeze is truly awe-inspiring and inspirational and will remind all of us of the tremendous sacrifices of our Virginian 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 is free and ample free parking is available onsite. For more information, please visit www.vawarmemorial.org.
