In the Community
Whether it's through community events, volunteering, or media appearances, we're always looking for ways to get involved in the community! Keep an eye out for our next event and join our movement for a new vision for Richmond!
April 2025
Adopt-a-Road Volunteering
After a winter break, we returned to clean up our adopted section of VA Route 5. We were honored to have Tim Talbott, from the Battle of New Market Heights Memorial & Education Association, join us!
March 2025
Laps to Honor 3.0
We hosted our first week-long, virtual Laps to Honor walkathon! Through daily themed workouts, we were able to highlight the legacy of all nine local Medal of Honor Recipients and share their stories with participants from around the world!
March 2025
National MoH Day Summit
We joined Ben King, Director of Operations at the Virginia War Memorial, to attend the National Medal of Honor Day Summit in Washington DC on March 25th. We're proud to help the Congressional Medal of Honor Society honor the legacy of all 3,536 Recipients from across the nation.
March 2025
MoH Day at Pamplin Park
We visited Pamplin Park, the site of the final Siege of Petersburg in 1865, to celebrate National Medal of Honor Day (Mar-25). Three of the Recipients we honor earned their Medal of Honor during the Civil War: Powhatan Beaty, James Durham, and James Mifflin.
December 2024
Wreaths Across America
We are proud to partner with Wreaths Across America to sponsor 15 wreaths, which were placed at veterans' gravesites at the Richmond National Cemetery. This initiative helps remember the fallen and honor those who served.
November 2024
Dervishian Day 2.0
We were so excited to attend the University of Richmond Spiders football game and present our inaugural $5,000 Ernest H. Dervishian Memorial Scholarship to U of R law student Rachel Slaughter Thury. Congratulations and thanks to the University of Richmond for reviving this great tradition!
August 2024
Adopt-a-Road Volunteering
We braved the summer heat to clean up our "adopted" section of beautiful VA Route 5 (near the Varina Public Library). A special thanks to those who joined us in this event to honor the legacy of Powhatan Beaty, a Civil War hero from Richmond, VA!
July 2024
Board Meeting
The entire MH team gathered for our semi-annual board meeting. Among other things, we spoke to Medal of Honor Recipient Harvey C Barnum Jr. & discussed our plan for future growth. Thanks to the Capital One Cafe in Carytown for providing excellent accommodations!
June 2024
Juneteenth Celebration
Monumental Honor participated in Henrico County's annual Juneteenth Celebration at Dorey Park. Thank you to all who participated!
June 2024
D-Day Art Competition
Monumental Honor partnered with the Virginia War Memorial and the West Point Society of Richmond to host an art competition on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Congrats to Sydney Harrison, a local student, who claimed the $500 top prize for her work, titled "Reflections of the Brave."
May 2024
Memorial Day Celebration
For the second year in a row, Monumental Honor joined Governor Youngkin at the Virginia War Memorial's Memorial Day celebration. MH's founder, Ian Berry, also spoke at the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Veteran's Affinity Group Memorial Day event in Washington, DC.
March 2024
Laps 2 Honor Walkathon
Monumental Honor hosted the second annual Laps 2 Honor walkathon at Byrd Park. The event aligned with National Medal of Honor Day, and was an opportunity to honor Richmond's local Medal of Honor Recipients. Thanks to all who joined us! Click here to read the story on CBS News!
March 2024
Main Street Mural Project
We partnered with the Richmond Mural Project, and renowned local artist Ham Glass, to paint a mural at 1903 W Main Street! The mural depicts four local Medal of Honor Recipients alongside symbolic images of Richmond. Click here to read the Channel 6 news story about our newest addition to the Richmond public arts!
March 2024
Thomas Jefferson High School
Monumental Honor visited Jimmie Monteith's alma mater and met with TJHS's Principal, Crystal Potee, to discuss the school's esteemed heritage. This is part of our mission to engage with the city and educate generations to come!
March 2024
Adopt-a-Road Volunteering
Team Monumental Honor returned to keep our "adopted" section of Route 5 clean and beautiful! This is our longest-running quarterly volunteering event, and it's just one of the ways that we're committed to giving back to Richmond!
February 2024
Wreaths Across America Radio
Monumental Honor's President, Ian Berry, chats with Wreaths Across America Radio about our growth over the past year and the upcoming Laps2Honor event. Click the link here to listen on Soundcloud!
February 2024
Partnership with VFW Post 6364
Monumental Honor recently met with VFW Post 6364 President, Mike Purcell. The VFW is a nonprofit organization that supports local veterans initiatives. We're always looking to partner with fellow nonprofits as part of our mission to unite and develop the city of Richmond!
January 2024
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Monumental Honor visited the Forest Lawn Cemetery to clean up and restore Jimmie Monteith's memorial. LT Monteith was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while storming the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Monumental Honor was founded to share his inspiring story with the world!
December 2023
Adopt-a-Road Volunteering
Team Monumental Honor braved the chilly December weather and kicked off our annual in-person board meeting by picking up litter along VA Route 5. This is our third volunteer outing since April - together we're keeping this road a true Virginia Scenic Byway!
November 2023
Virginia Humanities Grant
We are thrilled to receive a grant from Virginia Humanities to support our mural project in downtown Richmond! Our mural will contribute to Richmond's booming public art movement and share the legacy of our heroic Medal of Honor Recipients!
August 2023
Adopt-a-Road Volunteering
The Monumental Honor team returned to the Powhatan Beaty Memorial Bridge to pick up litter and honor the legacy of this MoH Recipient. This will be a quarterly event, so keep an eye out for our next volunteer opportunity!
June 2023
Juneteenth Celebration
Monumental Honor joined the Henrico County's Juneteenth Celebration at Dorey Park. It was an honor sharing our story with all those who attended!
May 2023
Memorial Day Celebration
Monumental Honor joined Governor Youngkin at the Virginia War Memorial's Memorial Day Celebration to honor all those who died serving our country.
May 2023
Mindful Memorial Day
We participated in Mindful Memorial Day at the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC. This reflective event honors the fallen warriors who died post-9/11.
April 2023
Adopt-a-Road Volunteering
Monumental Honor adopted the Powhatan Beaty Memorial Bridge in Richmond. Thanks to our team for helping to honor the legacy of this Richmond Medal of Honor Recipient!
March 2023
Ten 2 Honor Walk-a-thon
Over 200 people joined us to celebrate the National Medal of Honor Day at Byrd Park in Richmond, VA! Participants walked ten laps around the park to honor each local Recipient.
February 2023
Dervishian Day
Monumental Honor and the University of Richmond revived the 78-year old tradition of "Dervishian Day" to celebrate the homecoming of 2LT Ernest Dervishian, a WWII veteran who received the MoH. Monumental Honor honored Dervishian's family members during halftime of a UofR basketball game.
September 2022
Op-ed in the Times-Dispatch
Richmond has an opportunity where monuments once stood. See our Op-ed in the Richmond Times-Dispatch!
September 2022
'Wounds of War' Podcast
Monumental Honor's President, Ian Berry, talks to Jan Scruggs (founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC) about our amazing team and his inspiration to start this project. [Click the link here to listen on Spotify.]