The Virginia War Memorial is now accepting entries for its 2024 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest.

The contest is open to all middle-school and high-school age public and private school and homeschooled students throughout the Commonwealth.  Winners in each category will be invited to attend the Memorial’s Veterans Day Ceremony in Richmond on November 11, 2024 to read their winning entries.  All entries must be submitted to the Virginia War Memorial website by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2024.  Detailed information regarding rules, guidelines and how to enter are available on the Virginia War Memorial website.