Navy Reunions
Sea Service veterans are the foundation of the United States Navy Memorial. The support of tens of thousands of veterans, including hundreds of ship and squadron reunion organizations, was critical to Navy Memorial fundraising and led to the successful dedication ceremony on October 13, 1987.
We regularly host a variety of activities, programs and events at the Navy Memorial designed to appeal to our Sea Service veterans, active duty sailors and their families and Washington, D.C. visitors who desire to learn about our nation’s rich maritime heritage.
Points of Contact
Scheduling a visit:
Brittney Haworth
1-800-821-8892, Ext. 733
Local: 202-380-0733
bhaworth@navymemorial.org
Commemorative Plaque Info:
Paul T. Haley
1-800-821-8892, Ext. 760
Local: 202-380-0760
paulhaley@navymemorial.org
What Can We Do At the Navy Memorial?
Plan to spend at least one hour and add another half an hour if you have scheduled a wreath laying or commemorative plaque dedication.
Basic Visit: Allow one hour
Tour the outdoor Navy Memorial Plaza and view the granite map of the world, read the historic naval quotes on the low fountain walls and check out the Sea Service Historic Bas Reliefs facing Pennsylvania Avenue.
Then come into our Naval Heritage Center and…
- View our current exhibits
- Check out our Navy Log which is an on line registry open to all sea service personnel past or present. Many veterans visiting have already registered in the Navy Log and delight in showing it to friends and family and often learn once visiting that they need to update their Navy Log.
- Shop in our Ship’s Store
Scheduled a Ship or Squadron or Unit Wreathlaying Ceremony: Allow 90 minutes
- Schedule a commemorative, outdoor wreath laying ceremony to include a wreath, the Navy Ceremonial Guard and a bugler
- Add a screening of a variety of special interest Navy films
- Include a tour of the Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center to include a visit to our Ship’s Store
- Include a delivered on site box lunch or on site reception
Coordinate a Plaque Dedication: Allow 90 minutes
- Sponsoring a ship, squadron or unit commemorative plaque can be arranged with Paul T. Haley in advance of a future ship reunion in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Paul is prepared to assist you with the decision, design and fund raising for your commemorative plaque. Again Paul can be contacted on 202-380-0760 or by e-mail at paulhaley@navymemorial.org.
- If your plaque is on our Commemorative Wall and has yet been dedicated please contact Paul to make those arrangements perhaps in conjunction with a military reunion in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.
Other Services Provided by Your Navy Memorial
Reunion Planner referrals:
Hotel and Bus Suggestions
All the national chain hotels serve the greater Washington area. You simply have to shop the best rate and then let your selected hotel refer you to appropriate bus/transportation services. For a list of hotels located around the Navy Memorial, click here.
A Special In Town Washington, D.C. Hotel Referral
We highly recommend the Channel Inn Hotel at 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 for an in town, reasonable rate, hotel that specializes in military reunions. They are on the Circulator Bus Route and have on site free parking.
POC: Lynn Neff
800-368-5668
www.channelinn.com
Helping You Find Your Ship/Squadron/Unit Reunion
Our friends at the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial have an extensive section specializing on this type of search on their web site.
225-342-1942
www.usskidd.com/reun-how.html