Smithsonian honors Native American veterans with new memorial
Watch the live event November 11
The National Native American Veterans Memorial, designed by Harvey Pratt, will open to the public Nov. 11, 2020 on the grounds of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
Photo by Alan Karchmer for NMAI
“We invite you to participate in this historic moment—for our country, for veterans, and for the Native American communities whose loyalty and passion have helped make America what it is today.”
—Kevin Gover (Pawnee), Director, National Museum of the American Indian
Taking up the charge given by Congress, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has established a National Native American Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Join us on November 11 to celebrate Veterans Day with a virtual opening! The program will include tributes to Native veterans and an online tour of the memorial.
Click here for more info and to watch the event
The National Native American Veterans Memorial, designed by Harvey Pratt, will open to the public Nov. 11, 2020 on the grounds of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
Photo by Alan Karchmer for NMAI
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Posted: 4 November 2020
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American Indian Museum , History and Culture , Volunteer Voices
