This month, The War Memorial is teaming up with Grosse Pointe Public Schools in a special way – to bring local history to life for approximately 465 sixth-grade students.

For the second time in as many years, The War Memorial is pleased to bring a Medal of Honor recipient to its annual Veterans Day Breakfast.  

Five years after severe flooding rendered The War Memorial’s theater inoperable, construction is set to begin on a reimagined venue designed to once again bring performances, films, lectures, and community gatherings to its campus.

As our nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, family, friends, and community members are invited to gather at The War Memorial for a solemn ceremony of remembrance and reflection

The War Memorial is proud to launch Weddings for Warriors, a new wedding giveaway honoring veterans and active-duty military couples.

Veterans across southeast Michigan will soon have a new outlet for healing, connection, and self-expression through a first-of-its-kind creative writing and wellness program launching at The War Memorial.

The War Memorial and the Louisa St. Clair Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) invite the community to take part in a nationwide public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, as part of the America250 commemoration.

Free concerts, outdoor movies, and summer evenings on the shores of Lake St. Clair return this July as The War Memorial launches SummerFest 2026, a five-week celebration of music, movies, and community gathering.

The War Memorial is honored to host an Our Community Salutes (OCS) of Detroit enlistee recognition ceremony. This year’s ceremony, the only one of its kind in Michigan, will take place on Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. 

The War Memorial has been awarded a $52,300 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC), supporting a series of initiatives central to the organization’s growth as a regional center for arts, culture, and history. 

Veterans and their families will have access to a wide range of essential services when more than 25 organizations from across metro Detroit gather for an upcoming Veterans Resource Fair at The War Memorial. 

You may have seen him at War Memorial events like SummerFest, Holiday Tree Lighting, and Memorial Day. Now, it’s time to get to know War Memorial volunteer Doug Horst a little better.

In her time at The War Memorial in 2025, Sarah Kowalski has worked to ensure that The War Memorial’s historical assets are professionally managed, accurately documented, and preserved for future generations.

The War Memorial invites families and friends to celebrate the warmth and wonder of the season with its beloved Holiday Traditions series, a collection of seasonal events that bring the community together for meaningful holiday moments.

On Nov. 11, The War Memorial opened its doors to veterans and their loved ones for the annual Veterans Day Breakfast.

Veterans and active-duty service members will gather at The War Memorial for the annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Doors to the event open at 8 a.m., with the program beginning at 9 a.m.

It’s the airman and crewmembers of the AC-119 that made the difference in battle.

That’s one of the messages that Barry Levine will bring with him on Nov. 2 when he comes to The War Memorial for “The AC-119 Gunships: From Cargo to Combat.”

This fall, The War Memorial’s Vietnam War Commemoration Celebration continues with a couple of special appearances. The first of which happens on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. when author Elizabeth Patridge leads a conversation about her 2018 nonfiction book “Boots on the Ground America’s War in Vietnam.”