History

75th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Ceremony

June 28 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510 757-441-2965 Price: Free!
Join us for a special remembrance event in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Korean War.

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. For more information, please contact Lea Lee, President, Tidewater Korean Association 757-642-7402 or tkaa1976@gmail.com

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The Road to Tokyo: WWII in the Pacific

June 18 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510 757-441-2965 Price: Free!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Join us for a hands-on program on the events of WWII from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay!


Join us for a hands-on program covering the basic history of World War II in the Pacific Theater.  This presentation will introduce the causes of the war with Japan, identify the major players, and examine how the role of the United States in Asia evolved as a result of this conflict.

This joint program is is presented by historians with the MacArthur Memorial and Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and is part of our education resources offered to students and educators.

This program is free and open to the public. No registration required to attend.

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Victory Gardens Activity @ Activity HQ

June 18 - July 5 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jean MacArthur Research Center 198 Bank St. Norfolk, VA 23510 757-441-2965 Price: Free!
Learn how gardening lead to victory!

Now at Activity HQ! Learn about how people on the Home Front during WWII grew, ate, and preserved their own fruits and veggies from their own “Victory Gardens” to help with the war effort. Then, color, cut out, and “can and jar” your own paper produce!

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Finale in the Pacific: The Road to Japan's Surrender and the 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII

August 23 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The MacArthur Memorial Visitors Center 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: Free
In partnership with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Military Aviation Museum, the MacArthur Memorial will host a very special program to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.

More details to follow.

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Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

November 28 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Elizabeth River Trail Locations Rotate on the ERT Morgan.Willett@ElizabethRiverTrail.org
On the fourth Friday of each month, March – November, volunteers can join the Master Gardeners to help beautify the trail and learn more about the native plant species found along the trail.
– Bring your own weeding tools and garden gloves!
– Support the trail
– Meet new people
– Learn about plants and plant care with local experts!
Locations will be announced during the week before in the event discussion. Locations we rotate between include,
– Water Street Open Space (by Harbor Park)
– Plum Point Park
– ERT Fitness Course
– Managed Meadow in Chelsea
– ERT Donor Sculpture by the Pagoda
Contact Morgan.Willett@ElizabethRiverTrail.org if,
– You would like to register. This isn’t required, but it is helpful!
– Want to join but don’t have gardening tools or gloves
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Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

October 24 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Elizabeth River Trail Locations Rotate on the ERT Morgan.Willett@ElizabethRiverTrail.org
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Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

September 26 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Elizabeth River Trail Locations Rotate on the ERT Morgan.Willett@ElizabethRiverTrail.org

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– ERT Donor Sculpture by the Pagoda

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Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

July 25 2025

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Elizabeth River Trail Locations Rotate on the ERT Morgan.Willett@ElizabethRiverTrail.org

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– Support the trail
– Meet new people
– Learn about plants and plant care with local experts!

Locations will be announced during the week before in the event discussion. Locations we rotate between include,
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– Plum Point Park
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– ERT Donor Sculpture by the Pagoda

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Padfoot 10 year anniversary at The Annex

July 19 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Tickets $12 advance // $15 day of
LAVA Presents:
July 19, 2025 at The Annex
Padfoot – 10 year anniversary!
Dead Billionaires
Mean Jesus
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Doors 7pm // Music 8pm
Tickets $12 advance // $15 day of
All Ages

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