Leave a meaningful and lasting tribute through our Visitor’s Center Bench Sponsorship Program. This unique opportunity allows you to leave a legacy of service and pride — whether to honor a loved one who served or to commemorate your own journey in the Sea Services.
A Tribute Forged in Tradition
Each bench is handcrafted from teak — a wood traditionally used on Navy ship decks — symbolizing strength, resilience, and tradition. These benches are crafted by a local veteran and woodworker, adding an extra layer of service and story to every piece.
Your sponsorship includes a custom 2” x 7” engraved metal plate, affixed to the bench and inscribed with your chosen message.
Why Sponsor a Bench?
Honor your legacy or that of someone you love.
Celebrate naval service in a space visited by thousands each year.
Support the Navy Memorial’s mission to honor, recognize, celebrate, and inform.
Inspire future generations through a visible, permanent tribute.
Make Your Mark on Naval History
With a limited number of benches available, each sponsorship is a rare opportunity to create a powerful and permanent tribute at the heart of the Navy Memorial.
Your $10,000 donation not only leaves a legacy — it fuels our ongoing programs, exhibits, and education efforts that ensure the stories of the Sea Services live on.