A detail of the sculptural maquette for the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC, which will be on display in New York City during Fleet Week 2019. 

National WWI Memorial sculptural maquette on display at Fleet Week 2019

By Chris Isleib
Director of Public Affairs, United States World War One Centennial Commission

The U.S. Navy's big Fleet Week New York 2019 is coming up 22-27 May. During Fleet Week, there will be Sea Service-related concerts, appearances, tours, and other activities throughout the greater New York area during that time.

This year, the Fleet Week New York will also have an added theme of 'Remembering World War I', in cooperation with the United States World War I Centennial Commission. We will have World War I-themed Living-History Reenactors, special exhibits, and ceremonies, all telling the story of the New York area, and the U.S. armed services, during World War I.

One very special public exhibit that we will have in New York is our new sculptural maquette. Designed and created by sculptor Sabin Howard, the maquette is a scale-model representation of the new National World War I Memorial that is being created in Washington DC.

Our maquette will be available for viewing at the following locations, on the following days. Hours are generally from 10AM to 5PM.

• Thursday, 5/23 — Pier 88
• Friday 5/24 — Pier 88
• Sunday 5/26 — Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
• Monday 5/27 — Pier 88

The new National World War I Memorial is being built with public support, and will be located at DC's Pershing Park, next to the White House.

Imagery of the Memorial, including computerized video fly-throughs of the site, can be found here.