Memorial Day Program - Military Women's Memorial
27th Annual Memorial Day Program at the Military Women's Memorial
Date and time
Location
Military Women's Memorial
Memorial Ave & Schley Dr Arlington, VA 22202About this event
- 2 hours
Join us on May 27 for the Military Women’s Memorial 27th Annual Memorial Day program. This observance is one of the major Memorial Day events in the National Capital Region. Free and open to the public, the event includes formal military honors, remarks from current and former servicewomen from each of the military services, and a keynote address. As in previous years, members of the public are invited to join in the personal tribute segment of the program.
Program to be held inside in the Memorial's beautiful gallery.
Situated at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the Military Women’s Memorial is the only major national memorial and education center dedicated to preserving and honoring the history of all servicewomen – past and present. More than 3 million women have served in the military since the American Revolution, yet the stories of these courageous patriots are largely untold. For more than 25 years, the mission of the Memorial has been to honor and tell the stories of service of all women who have served our nation. By ensuring these stories of honor, duty, and sacrifice live on in perpetuity, future generations of girls and women are able to see clear pathways and leadership examples through military service. The Memorial educates and inspires through innovative and interactive exhibitions, our world-class collections, and engaging programs and events for all generations.
Frequently asked questions
Paid parking is available at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) parking garage. ANC security will guide guests to the parking garage, located on the left just past the first security checkpoint on Memorial Ave.
If arriving by metro (Blue Line), please disembark at the Arlington National Cemetery station.
Please allow for extra time to pass through security. Please bring a valid form of identification. ANC security requires a 100% ID check. For additional information regarding security and prohibited items, please visit arlingtoncemetery.mil/Visit/Security
The Military Women's Memorial is located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery. Guests may access the Military Women's Memorial by way of the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, located adjacent to the parking garage. After passing through security, the Memorial is just a short walk.