Why Now?
In one form or another, the Virginia National Guard has served in every one of its country’s conflicts, including the French and Indian War, which took place before the United States existed. From the Revolutionary War through the Civil War to World Wars, the Cold War, and today’s contemporary missions, Virginia National Guard units have served with character and distinction as part of the U. S. Armed Forces.
The Virginia National Guard was ready when COVID-19 endangered their communities and when our nation’s Capitol Building urgently needed protection. For centuries, they have proven ready to protect and defend safety and liberty for all both at home and abroad. We must work together to ensure that the world knows their stories, because our freedoms endure at great costs.
Education, Research, and Training
The new museum will also house a Center for Education, Research, and Training that will enhance troop performance, invest in future leaders’ civic commitments, and empower everyone to understand the past to forge a safer and more equitable America for today and tomorrow.
Under One Roof
Under one roof, we will tell the stories of three flags—America, Virginia, and the National Guard—flying together to assure liberty and justice for all.
JOIN US
JOIN USOur challenge is to utilize these fights for freedom to teach this and future generations that the missions are ongoing and the shared responsibility of all who are free.
Join us in this challenge to honor and strengthen Virginia’s citizen soldiers and airmen from the past, present, and future as true cornerstones of American history. Raise the Flags!
raise the flags!
the challenge is set
The Museum of the Virginia National Guard will bring to life 400+ year history of how citizen soldiers of Virginia fought for independence, were key forces in World Wars, and continue to combat terrorism today – all while supporting their local and national communities.
Our challenge is to utilize their fights for freedom to teach this and future generations that the mission is ongoing and the shared responsibility of all who are free.
the time is now
The Virginia National Guard was ready when COVID-19 endangered their communities and when our nation’s Capitol Building urgently needed protection. For centuries, they have proven ready to protect and defend safety and liberty for all, both at home and abroad. The world must know their stories, because our freedoms endure at great costs.
the case is clear
Build this unique Museum to share the Virginia National Guard’s world class artifact collection with the public and tell their centuries-long history of protecting America from its earliest days and into our future.
Foster enlightened public and military programs through the EDUCATION, RESEARCH, & TRAINING CENTER that enhance troop performance, invest in future leaders’ civic commitments, and empower everyone to understand the past to forge a safer and more equitable America for today and tomorrow.
join us
Join us in the challenge to honor and strengthen Virginia’s citizen soldiers and airmen from the past, present, and future as true cornerstones of American history. Raise the Flags!