1. How do Virginia Communities Remember World War I ?
Winchester, Virginia World War I memorial

2. Why do we remember?
Why do we remember people, events, episodes our personal, community, and national past?
How do we remember people, events, episodes our personal, community, and national past?
Can you think of anything that your family has in their home as a memorial to a past event or episode? If so do you mind sharing?
What memorials do we have in our community that come to mind?

3. First Look…
• What do you see in this memorial? Is it apparent what event is being memorializing?
• How is this memorial remembering/symbolizing the sacrifices or significance of the person/event?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographis Division LC-USZC4-4915

4. Upon Further Review
• What do you see in this memorial? Is it apparent what event is being memorializing?
• How is this memorial remembering/symbolizing the sacrifices or significance of the person/event?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Digital ID#s ppmsca-05608, ppmsca-05609

5. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The National Mall, Washington, DC
"these names, seemingly infinite in number, [would] convey
the sense of overwhelming numbers, while unifying these individuals into a whole.” – Maya Lin, Memorial Architect
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division LC-USZC4-4915; Digital ID#s ppmsca-05607

6. How do Virginia Communities Remember World War I ?
Memorial Gym, University of Virginia

7. Sort it Out…
Your Task:
Look at the memorial images and sort them into 4 or 5 different categories based on type, theme, appearance, etc.
The sort tabs are blank. Your group needs to come up with a name or phrase for each category for the memorials you place under each tab.

8. Reflection Questions
• Which two (2) memorials were most surprising? Why? • Which two (2) memorials did you find most impressive? Why? • Why do you think there is such a variety in the way local communities honored World War I veterans? What considerations do you think the local community had to keep in mind? • Which memorial form best suits your personality? Why?

9. Exit Pass
How do Virginia Communities Remember the Great War? Identify and explain three ways that communities commemorate World War I.
Do you think the United States should build a national World War I monument? Why or Why not?

10. How do Virginia Communities Remember World War I ?
Winchester, Virginia World War I memorial