Virginia War Memorial, Richmond

Name: Virginia War Memorial
Address: 621 S Belvidere St, Richmond, 23220-6504, United States
Telephone: +1 804-786-2060

#40 among attractions in Richmond

Memorial, Monuments and statues, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Virginia War Memorial is a 1955 memorial in Richmond, Virginia, originally dedicated to Virginians killed in World War II and the Korean War. In 1980, the Shrine was enlarged to honor those Virginians killed in action in the Vietnam War. In 1996, the names of Virginians killed in action during Desert Storm/Desert Shield were added. Today, there are nearly 12,000 Virginians whose names are engraved on the Shrine of Memory's glass and stone walls. Reflecting the different character of war today, Virginia has created a special Memorial Shrine to honor the over 250 Virginians killed in the Global War on Terrorism. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'13"N, 77°26'55"W

Address

621 S Belvidere StDowntown Richmond (Gambles Hill)Richmond 23220-6504 United States

Contact

+1 804-786-2060

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Day trips

Virginia War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belle Isle, Tredegar Iron Works, James Monroe Tomb, Altria Theater.

0.4 miS
Park, Body of water, Island
Belle Isle, Richmond
11 min walk • Belle Isle is a small 54-acre island in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Belle Island lies within the James River, and being owned by the city it serves as a city park.
~930 ftSE
Museum, Historical place, Military museum
Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond
5 min walk • The Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Virginia, was the biggest ironworks in the Confederacy during the American Civil War, and a significant factor in the decision to make Richmond its capital.
0.5 miW
Tomb, Gothic Revival architecture
James Monroe Tomb, Richmond
12 min walk • The James Monroe Tomb is the burial place of U.S. President James Monroe in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, United States.
0.7 miN
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
17 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
0.4 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
11 min walk • St. Andrew's Church is an historic Episcopal church complex in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The complex consists of the church, school, parish hall, Instructive Nurse Association Building, and William Byrd Community House or Arents Free Library.
0.8 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
21 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
0.5 miW
Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond
14 min walk • Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery located next to Richmond, Virginia's Oregon Hill neighborhood at 412 South Cherry Street.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge, Richmond
12 min walk • The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 301 across the James River at the Fall Line.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Manchester Bridge, Richmond
13 min walk • Manchester Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 60 across the James River. Its length is 2,906 feet, and it is unusually wide at 110 feet.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
19 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
~970 ftSE
Museum
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Richmond
5 min walk • The Richmond National Battlefield Park commemorates 13 American Civil War sites around Richmond, Virginia, which served as the capital of the Confederate States of America for most of the war.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Virginia War Memorial open?

Virginia War Memorial is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Samuel Pleasants Parsons House, Richmond (4 min walk), Oregon Hill, Richmond (5 min walk), Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond (5 min walk), Gambles Hill, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Virginia War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia War Memorial:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (17 min walk)
A • Lines: 1A, 1C (24 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (28 min walk)