November 2024 at the Museum
November is a great time to visit the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
November at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum offers a lineup of events honoring Veterans. The celebrations begin with $5 admission from November 8-10 for the U.S. Marine Corps birthday, alongside a Vets Town Hall on November 8 where Veterans are invited to share their service experiences. On Saturday, November 9, families can take part in WOSU’s Daniel Tiger’s Be My Neighbor Day, engaging in service-learning activities, while a special painting workshop, in partnership with The Patriot Art Foundation, invites 25 Veterans to participate.
The action continues Sunday, November 10, with an intense CrossFit Hero Workout, “CHAD,” honoring U.S. Navy Senior Chief Chad Wilkinson, followed by the MilVets Veterans Day Rally featuring entertainment, food, and Veteran-focused vendors. The events culminate on Monday, November 11, with the Veterans Day National Ceremony, where Ohio State University President and former Navy leader Ted Carter will deliver the keynote address. This weekend of activities provides meaningful ways to celebrate and connect with those who have served.
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS MONTH
Vets Town Hall
Nov. 8 | 11 a.m
The NVMM and Vets Town Hall invite community members to an inspiring Vets Town Hall event. Veterans are invited to stand before their community and speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve their country.
USMC Birthday
Nov. 8-10
The U.S. Marine Corps turns 249 on November 10! To celebrate, we’re offering $5 admission Friday through Monday. Enjoy Marine Corp themed education activities throughout the museum.
Be My Neighbor Day
Nov. 9 | 10 a.m. – Noon
Join us as we host WOSU’s Daniel Tiger’s Be My Neighbor Day Celebration. Experience meaningful service-learning opportunities focused around being a friendly neighbor, as well as a meet-and-greet with Daniel Tiger and Katarina Kittycat.
Art of Valor – Veterans Painting Event
Nov. 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
We invite 25 Veterans to participate in a special painting workshop partnered with The Patriot Art Foundation happening simultaneously at the NVMM, the National Museum of the U.S. Army, and the USS Yorktown. Space is limited to the first 25 Veterans who register, get your spot today.
CHAD 1000
Nov. 10 | 9 a.m.
Celebrate those in our armed forces through the rigors of an intense workout at the Museum. We’re hosting a CrossFit Hero Workout, “CHAD,” in honor of U.S. Navy Senior Chief Chad Wilkinson, to honor our Veterans and support Veterans Mental Health.
Ohio MilVets Veterans Day Rally at the NVMM
Nov. 10 | 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
The event will feature entertainment, a free meal and Veteran-related vendor tents. Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have served to protect this great nation.
Veterans Day National Ceremony
Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.
On Veterans Day, we’re privileged to welcome Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., 17th president of The Ohio State University, as our keynote speaker. Carter is a distinguished leader, both in the U.S. Navy as a Top Gun pilot and as the former superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.
NVMM READS
“Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War”
“She is someone that you need to tell people about.” – Marty Skovlund, Jr.
Marty Skovlund, Jr. and Shannon Kent’s husband, Joe Kent, co-wrote “Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War” to honor Shannon and share the truth about the challenges and triumphs of Shannon’s life as a woman in the military, cancer survivor, mother of two boys, and so much more.
