Events & Observances

2025

Please note we have temporarily suspended donations of artifacts and items. We will announce new acceptance guidelines in the future.

All listings in italics are held at our
memorial site: 2212 O'Day Rd.,
Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Ongoing

Monthly- Veterans Support Group - Mondays, 5 pm to 6:30 pm

Spouse Support Group-
First Saturday of Each Month,11 am

Volunteers Work Day-
Wednesday each week 10 am

Outreach Presentations

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The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum in Fort Wayne has announced scheduling for Support Groups for Veterans and Veteran’s spouses.
Download more info.

American Veteran Tribute
Portraits & Collages
Beautiful remembrance and tribute.
Download the order form here.                       

March

Women in the Military Month
Mar 3  Navy Reserve Birthday
Mar 4  Hug A G.I. Day
Mar 5  Sea bee Birthday
Mar 8  Women in the Military event
Mar 13  K-9 Veterans Day
Mar 15  American Legion Birthday
Mar 21  Rosie the Riveter Day
Mar 29  National Vietnam Vets Day

April

April 5   Gold Star Spouses Day
April 14  Air Force Reserve Birthday
April 18 April 18  National Commander of American Legion at Museum 9:30 am
April 23  U.S. Army Reserve Birthday

May

May 1   Silver Star Banner Day
May 9   Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 13  Children of Fallen Patriots Day
May 17  Armed Forces Day Observed
May 23-24   Watch Fire- Memorial Shrine
May 26  Memorial Day

June

June6  Anniversary of Allied D-Day invasion
June 14  Flag Day
               U.S. Army’s Birthday
June 23  Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
June 27  National PTSD Awareness Day