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Honoring the Fallen: The History of Decoration Day
May 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
FreeIn the months following the Civil War, Americans began pondering how they could honor the sacrifices of their fallen soldiers. Individual ceremonies grew into community events and ultimately, a nationally recognized holiday. Join Virginia War Memorial Assistant Director of Education, Kyndall Drumheller, as she discusses the history and importance of this sacred day. Registration is required: vawarmemorial.org/events
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