Celebrating the Volunteers Who Bring Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial to Life
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial honors 65 volunteers with Certificates of Appreciation at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event in La Jolla, CA.
Be Part of History – Memorial Day Ceremony at Mt. Soledad | May 25 • 11AM | Free & Open to All | Click Here for Details
Be Part of History – Now available: 250th Anniversary Veterans Plaques. Order by December 31, 2026 | Order Now

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial honors 65 volunteers with Certificates of Appreciation at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event in La Jolla, CA.

Active-duty sailors. Granite walls. 250 years of service. See how the USS Sterett and our community keep Mt Soledad National Veterans Memorial standing strong.

On May 25, 2026, Mt. Soledad honored Cpl. Patrick "Bob" Gallagher with a ceremony none of us will forget. Here's a full recap of the day.

In 1967, the average age of a combat soldier in Vietnam was nineteen. This Memorial Day, Mt. Soledad honors Cpl. Bob Gallagher — and the young men who stood beside him

In 2026, America turns 250. At Mt. Soledad, that milestone has a name — and a place on the wall. Discover how one act of courage defines a nation.

Explore San Diego’s top military heritage sites this fall—from the iconic USS Midway to the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial—and experience the history, honor, and legacy that define America’s finest city.
9145 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
858-384-2405
Use of this Site is subject to express terms of use. By using this site, you signify that you agree to be bound by these Universal Terms of Service.
© 2026. Mt. Soledad National Veteran's Memorial. All Rights Reserved.