Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.

For the next Vet Connect Seminar at The War Memorial, join us as we welcome Lindell Holm of Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, and Eric Crawford of Great Lakes National Cemetery.

Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.

Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Jan. 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.

Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.

We are delighted to welcome Medal of Honor Recipient Jim McCloughan, who will serve as keynote speaker at this year’s Veterans Day Breakfast.

The AC-119 gunships saw battle during the Vietnam War, and this is your chance to learn more about the crews that flew them, and the aircraft itself. Barry Levine, author and avid historian, joins us to share his knowledge on these magnificent converted cargo planes.

Join the American Legion Grosse Pointe Post 303 for its meeting on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.

Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.

Join us for a book talk with author Elizabeth Partridge on her book Boots on the Ground. The evening includes a rousing presentation of the book and Vietnam War topic, followed by a Q&A with the author.

Experience the newly added public screening of Join or Die—a powerful documentary based on the civic research of Robert Putnam. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the screening beginning at 6:30 PM. This 90-minute film examines the decline of civic engagement in America and the importance of joining together. Don’t miss this final public showing before the filmmaker’s conversation and Community Joiner Fair the following evening.

Naval Academy admissions forums are open to the public - middle/high students and parents - and are an overview of the Naval Academy, NROTC (Navy & Marine Corps), and the nomination process.

Join retired Navy Captain, Randy Hotton to learn about the use of the P-3 Orion Aircraft during the Vietnam War.

Join with family, friends, and community members as The War Memorial commemorates the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001. This will be a moment where people of all religions, cultures, and walks of life can come together in solemn remembrance of and solidarity against the hatred that fueled those tragic events in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and indeed the entire United States and world.

Prior to the SummerFest Concert Series finale at The War Memorial, join us for a historical lecture led by Chris Hemler. His talk will explore the transformative role of music in the 1960s, amid the Vietnam War.

Typically held in the morning, we’re switching this summer edition of Vet-To-Vet up by having it in the evening, and on the back lawn! This is a chance to meet with fellow veterans, share stories of service, and connect with the Veterans Committee.

Join us on July 15^th for a free behind the scenes look at the Inside-Out Program from DIA Community Engagement Manager Colleen McNamara.

Filmmaker, Tommy Dilger uses firsthand, home video footage shot by Skip Liberty during his time in the Vietnam War to one soldier’s journey during the conflict.

We gather in the shadow of Les Braves, for a time-honored Memorial Day ceremony which will include will include musical tributes, remarks of remembrance and honor, and a recitation of the names of Grosse Pointe residents who lost their lives in service to our country.

Join us as we recognize and celebrate the Class of 2025 high school seniors from the Detroit area who have made the honorable decision to enlist in the United States Armed Forces.

Our annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White & Blue will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025!

Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.

New York Times Bestselling Author, Karl Marlantes will be speaking about his Marine Corp experiences in Vietnam as well as some of the books that he penned.

In commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, veterans and their families are invited to join us for a special afternoon lunch to commemorate their bravery and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. 

Join Dr. Judy Jacobs, PhD, RN, LPC as she explains how traumatic events and stress effect not only your mental health, but your physical health as well.

This is part two of the Conflict and Healing Lecture Series.

Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.