Nuns of the Battlefield Anniversary

National Mall and Memorial Parks

  • Sep 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM
  • Free

Join a ranger at the Nuns of the Battlefield Memorial to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of its dedication. The memorial, dedicated in 1924, honors the nuns who cared for wounded soldiers during the American Civil War. Explore the memorial's symbolism and inscriptions while discovering the story behind its creation.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Nuns of the Battlefield Memorial (1745 M Street NW)

Schedule

Date:

Sep 20, 2026

Time:

10:30 AM, 12:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Ranger Jessica Carson
(202) 993-6784

Event Type

  • Talk