250 Years of Heroic American Defenders

Park Event · National Mall and Memorial Parks · Aug 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

During our nation's 250-year history there have been multiple examples of Americans defending their country against all odds. From the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution to the Battle of Abbas Ghar in Afghanistan, the U.S. Military has stood up against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Join Park Ranger Matthew Furman and explore how these heroic stands defined us as a country.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).