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Fallen But Not Forgotten

A History of Memorial Day
2026-05-21 19:00:00 2026-05-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Fallen But Not Forgotten Retired Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce shares the history of Memorial Day, from its origins after the Civil War to its current national observances of remembrance. Rust Library - Large Meeting Room

Thursday, May 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-21 19:00:00 2026-05-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Fallen But Not Forgotten Retired Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce shares the history of Memorial Day, from its origins after the Civil War to its current national observances of remembrance. Rust Library - Large Meeting Room

Rust Library

Large Meeting Room

Retired Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce shares the history of Memorial Day, from its origins after the Civil War to its current national observances of remembrance.

Jeff Joyce is an Air Force veteran and a retired defense contractor. He is a volunteer historian at Culpeper National Cemetery, supporting the Wreaths Across America program. In addition, Joyce is a docent at the National Air and Space Museum, a volunteer with the Honor Flight program, and a battlefield guide at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park in Prince William County.

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AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture/History |

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