Memorial Day is around the corner, so we’ve rounded up a list of events where you can honor and remember our nation’s heroes.
Events
- Memorial Day at the Children’s Museum | Monday, May 26 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free with museum admission | Join this educational experience, where kids can make cards for veterans.
- A Patriotic Tribute: Charleston Men’s Chorus Memorial Day Concert | Monday, May 26 | 12 p.m. | $25 | First Scots Presbyterian Church | This heartfelt concert will feature a selection of patriotic anthems and uplifting spirituals — aiming to bring the community together for an afternoon of reflection and gratitude.
- Remembrance Ceremony 2025 “Honor Them” | Monday, May 26 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Free | Hutchinson Square, Summerville | Hear from leaders and guest speakers while commemorating the men and women who served in the military.
- Memorial Day Concert | Monday, May 26 | 3-4 p.m. | Free | Hampton Park | This patriotic presentation honors those who made sacrifices to protect our country. Bring your chair, donate, and watch the Charleston Concert Band and Columbia Community Band team up to pay respects to the fallen.
The Medal of Honor Museum is located on the USS Yorktown.
Photo provided by @devinepartners
Other ways to spend the day
Congressional Medal of Honor Museum
Stop by Patriots Point, and while you’re there, explore the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum. The recent $3.5 million transformation will tell the story of those who have received the nation’s highest award for military valor through immersive exhibits and never-before-seen artifacts.
Warrior Surf Foundation
Donate, volunteer, or attend an event hosted by the Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF); this Folly Beach-based nonprofit provides free surf therapy, yoga, wellness classes, and community to veterans struggling with PTSD and other mental health challenges.
Pro tip: WSF has numerous fundraising events, like the Charity Golf Classic, Yoga on the Yorktown event, Foam Frenzie Surf Competition, and Surfboard Auction and Raffle.
