Most Richmonders cannot name any of the Medal of Honor Recipients from our great city. Together, they embody the American experience; men of different colors, classes, and ages, they all came together in service to their country, with conduct "above and beyond the call of duty." From the 1860s to the 1960s, in Haiti, France, Vietnam, and right here in Virginia, they exhibited "conspicuous gallantry" and achieved the highest honor our nation can bestow.

Although we strive to honor these men every day, on November 20th we'll gather at the Valentine Museum with esteemed guests in order to celebrate their lives and actions and lay the groundwork for a permanent emblem of our city's respect for each and every one of them.

The evening funds the work that carries their example forward: Scholarships and grants in their names, youth education, and the effort toward a timeless and beautiful monument. Every seat and every sponsorship supports that mission.

Legacy Lives Here

Honoring River City's Valor