National Navy Memorial (The Lone Sailor and commemorative ceremonies)

The National Navy Memorial Plaza, featuring the Lone Sailor statue, is a dedicated site for naval commemoration on Pennsylvania Avenue and hosts wreath‑laying ceremonies, Memorial Day observances, and events honoring sea service personnel. The memorial serves as a ritual focal point for the U.S. Navy and veteran communities in the capital and is the site of public commemorative programming throughout the year. It is managed by the National Navy Memorial Trust and adjacent to exhibits on naval history.