The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the Tidewater Korean American Association Annual Korean Independence Day Ceremony. In honor of the 80th anniversary of Korean independence, a special ceremony with speakers and performances will take place.
To honor our local military families, the MacArthur Memorial will host a free film screening of the animated movie, Finding Nemo.
The MacArthur Memorial will host a summer teacher institute for local Hampton Roads educators on teaching the history and the Korean War and its on-going impact on current global events.
The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the Tidewater Korean American Association’s annual ceremony marking the anniversary of the start of the Korean War. This event is open to the public and will include guest speakers, performances, and a wreath laying.
Historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams discuss MacArthur’s initial observations of the Korean War after taking command in a video released on June 23rd. Leave a question in the comments section and tune in on June 27th on Facebook for a live Q&A.
The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual Flag Day ceremony. This event is open to the public and will include guest speakers as well as wreath layings.
To commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, the MacArthur Memorial will host a free film screening of Saving Private Ryan.
In a video released on social media and YouTube on April 7, historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams will discuss how General MacArthur first heard he had been relieved of duty by President Truman. Leave a question in the comments section of that video and then tune in on April 10 for a Facebook Live event where Amanda and Jim will answer your questions.
Now at Activity HQ in the MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center. Learn about the different roles women served in the US Armed Forces and on the Home Front while dressing up your own paper doll to take home! Supplies, like admission, are always free!
Mary McKay Maynard was a child when her family evaded capture by Japanese forces by hiding in the jungles of Mindanao in the Philippines during WWII until they were rescued by submarine. In fall 2023, she donated nine paintings she completed about her experiences. These paintings are on display now in the MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center.
Mary Maynard was a guest speaker at the special exhibit opening for The Price of Unpreparedness: POWs in the Philippines During WWII.
