Schedule of Events

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February 7, 2009:    A Salute to the Tuskegee Airmen

·      Members of the Tuskegee Airmen will be available to discuss artifacts on display from noon to 1 p.m. From 1 to 3 p.m., there will be a viewing of the movie The Tuskegee Airmen. After the movie, guest speakers will relate their experiences while serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

February 2009 Film Fest Month:   

·      The museum will host a film festival during the month of February featuring films with African-American themes. All movies are free with each day’s paid admission. All movies start at 1 p.m.

·      February 14: Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II
The unknown story of African-American battalions in World War II, focusing on the actions of the 761st, which helped spearhead Patton's Third Army and liberated Nazi concentration camps. This powerful film vividly records the experiences of the soldiers, who were utterly unprepared for the atrocities they witnessed, as well as the astonishment of the camp inmates, some of whom had never seen a black person before. It bears witness to the courage of Holocaust survivors and the heroism of men forced to fight on two fronts - battling discrimination at home as they fought for their country overseas. This outstanding documentary is narrated by Denzel Washington and Louis Gossett, Jr.

·      February 21: Men of Bronze
The definitive story of African-American soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment from New York, who served with the French army in World War I. The film uses photographs, veterans’ interviews, and footage from the French and American national Archives to recount the saga of the "Harlem Hellfighters," and offers an inspiring tribute to these unsung heroes and an unforgettable look at World War I.


·      Feb. 28: Glory
Starring Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Matthew Broderick, this 1989 movie chronicles the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Their final assault on Fort Wagner, S.C. demonstrated their bravery and turned a bitter defeat into a symbolic victory that brought recognition to black soldiers.

May 16, 2009:    Armed Forces Day Toy Soldier Show   9AM - 4PM

·      Vendors will be selling antique and contemporary toy soldiers and miniatures. Historical miniature kits and models in metal and plastic are also for sale. Join us for this salute to Armed Forces Day.

·      Click here for a vendor application.

 

May 25, 2009:    Memorial Day   11AM - 1PM

·      Sponsored by American Legion, Braxton-Perkins Post #25, this annual ceremony is held at 11 a.m. at the Victory Arch, 25th Street & West Avenue in downtown Newport News. After the ceremony, the public is invited learn about America’s rich military heritage at the Virginia War Museum. Visit the museum on Memorial Day and receive $1 off the posted admission prices.

September 26-27, 2009:    Annual Military Vehicle Show   9AM - 5PM

·      A variety of vintage military vehicles will be displayed including jeeps and military motorcycles. Vendors will be selling insignia, books, uniforms, and accoutrements. Sponsored in conjunction with the Hampton Roads Militaria Society, this free event is fun for the entire family.

November 11, 2009:    Veterans Day   11AM - 1PM

·      Sponsored by American Legion, Braxton-Perkins Post #25, this annual ceremony is held at 11 a.m. at the Victory Arch, 25th Street & West Avenue in downtown Newport News. After the ceremony, the public is invited learn about America’s rich military heritage at the Virginia War Museum. Visit the museum on Veterans Day and receive $1 off the posted admission prices.

December 7, 2009:    Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony   4PM

·      This annual event features a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association monument on the grounds adjacent to the museum.

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