Vet-To-Vet
Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie in the Alger House. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.
An Evening of Red, White & Blue
Our annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White & Blue will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Memorial Day 2024
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.
CAF Rise Above Exhibit
The unique and interactive RISE ABOVE® Traveling Exhibit tells the stories of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to audiences across the country in an experiential way.
80th Anniversary of D-Day Ceremony
Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge will serve as the backdrop, centerpiece, and memorial structure for our celebration of the pivotal moment of WWII. Join us on the back lawn for this engaging commemorative ceremony.
Veteran Seminar: Book Talk with Retired Brig. Gen. Doug “Odie” Slocum
As summer officially begins, the Veterans Commitee at The War Memorial is excited to host a book talk with Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Doug “Odie” Slocum about his new book “Violent Positivity.”
Veteran Seminar: Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention
For the second veterans educational seminar of the year at The War Memorial, we take a look at ways to support veterans through the various means of professional help that exists for suicide prevention and for those looking to recover from alcohol use. The April seminar will coincide with Alcohol Awareness Month.