Upcoming Events

Events on the National Mall…

Veterans Day Events:

Veterans Day at the World War II Memorial 
November 11th, 9 AM 
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial invites you to a ceremony honoring the 16-million-strong men and women who wore the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and helped bring freedom to millions around the globe. As part of the commemoration, World War II veterans will lay wreaths at the Freedom Wall in remembrance of their fallen brothers and sisters. Learn more and register to join in-person or online here. 

Old Post Office Tower 
November 11th, 9:30 AM 
The U.S. Congress Bells will be rung by the Washington Ringing Society in honor of Veterans Day. (NOTE: The Old Post Office Tower tour will be closed until 11 a.m. for the bell ringing; visitors can listen to the ringing from the street level). 

Bells of Peace Ceremony at the National World War I Memorial 
November 11th, 11 AM 
The Doughboy Foundation will sponsor the annual Bells of Peace Ceremony on Monday November 11, 2024. Bells of Peace commemorates the end of World War I and pays tribute to the 116,516 Americans who died during that conflict. Wreaths will be presented from embassies and Veteran organizations. The National WWI brass bell will be rung 21 times and the solemn bugle calls of Aux Morts, Last Post and Taps will be sounded in honor of those who gave their lives during WWI. 
Learn more about the event here. 

Veterans Day Wreath Laying at the US Navy Memorial 
November 11th, 12:30 PM 
Learn more and register for the United States Navy Memorial's ceremony and wreath presentation in honor of Veteran's Day here. 

Veterans Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 
November 11th, 1 PM 
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will be hosting a ceremony on November 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST. The annual Veterans Day at The Wall ceremony will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the “Three Servicemen” statue and the 20th anniversary of the In Memory plaque. Please register here. 

Ceremony and Wreath Presentation at the Korean War Veterans Memorial 
November 11th, 3 PM  
The Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a brief ceremony and wreath presentation at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, to honor all veterans who served in the Korean War. 
Learn more about the event here. 

Additional Upcoming Events:

Carlisle 200: D.C. Film Premiere at the Department of Interior 
November 1, 12 PM to 2 PM 
Brave Space Media and National Mall and Memorial Parks welcome visitors to the Department of Interior headquarters in Washington, D.C. on November 1, 2024, the first day of Native American Heritage Month, for a special viewing of the documentary film Carlisle 200. Learn more and reserve tickets here. 

History of Women's Demonstrations at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument 
November 2, 10 AM to 2 PM 
From the 1913 Suffrage Procession to the 2017 Women’s March, Washington DC has been home to some of the largest demonstrations organized by women in US history. Join for a pop-up exhibit in the library that explores the history of women’s protest featuring objects from the collections of the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice and the National Woman's Party. Stop in any time between 10 am and 2 pm to view the special exhibit, then explore the permanent exhibit in the museum. Ranger led museum tours are available at 10 am and 2 pm.  Learn more about the event here. 

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