Columbus, OH

Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors

Name: Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors
Start: 2026-08-09T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-09T21:00:00+00:00
Location: National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 10 AM ET · National Veterans Memorial and Museum

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will host Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors, a collection of original paintings by former President George W. Bush. The exhibition opens to the public on August 8, 2026. The exhibition features more than 60 portraits of post-9/11 service members and Veterans, each one hand painted by President Bush and paired with a personal story of service, sacrifice, and resilience written by the former president. The NVMM is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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