Guam | Pacific Historic Parks

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Guam Events

Experience the unique blend of history and culture in Guam with Pacific Historic Parks. Our events here showcase Guam's diverse heritage, from its ancient Chamorro roots to key historical events that shaped the island. Engage in a series of educational activities and explore Guam's rich narrative.

Thu, Jul 16
🟠Virtual Speaker Series: 'Delphine Hirasuna: The Art of Gaman'
Free online event. Please register
Jul 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM HST
Free online event. Please register
'Delphine Hirasuna: The Art of Gaman'. Free event. Please click the link to register. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eeBOEdFIRUqVosNAANeJqQ#/registration
Mon, Jul 20
⚪ Pearl Harbor Survivor Geb Galle's 105th Birthday
PH Survivor Geb Galle Turns 105
Jul 20, 2026, 12:00 AM
PH Survivor Geb Galle Turns 105
Tue, Jul 21
🔴 Liberation of Guam
Liberation of Guam
Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
Liberation of Guam
The Liberation of Guam commemorates the island's liberation on July 21, 1944, honoring the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of the people of Guam and the Allied forces during World War II.
Fri, Jul 24
⚪Battle of Tinian Begins
Battle of Tinian Begins
Jul 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
Battle of Tinian Begins
The Battle of Tinian began on July 24th, 1944, as Allied forces launched a pivotal campaign to capture the island, helping to secure victory in the Pacific during World War II
Sat, Jul 25
⚪National Hire a Veteran Day
National Hire a Veteran Day
Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
National Hire a Veteran Day
Sat, Jul 25
🟠Film Screening 'Voices Behind Barbed Wire'
Kauai Community College Performing Arts
Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM HST
Kauai Community College Performing Arts , 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
On Kauai at the Kauai Community College's Performing Arts Center , 'Voices Behind Barbed Wire' will be shown followed by a panel session. This event is free.
Sun, Jul 26
⚪Potsdam Declaration (Allies demand for Japan to Surrender)
Potsdam Declaration
Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
Potsdam Declaration
Issued on July 26, 1945, the Potsdam Declaration called for Japan's unconditional surrender and helped pave the way for the end of World War II.
Mon, Jul 27
⚪National Korean War Veterans
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Jul 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day honors the service and sacrifice of Korean War veterans and commemorates the armistice that ended active fighting on July 27, 1953.
Thu, Jul 30
⚪Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Anniversary
Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Anniversary
Jul 30, 2026, 12:00 AM
Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Anniversary
The anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis honors the courage and sacrifice of its crew and remembers one of the most tragic naval losses in U.S. history during World War II.
Sun, Aug 02
⚪United States Coast Guard Birthday
United States Coast Guard Birthday
Aug 02, 2026, 12:00 AM
United States Coast Guard Birthday
Thu, Aug 06
⚪Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Aug 06, 2026, 12:00 AM
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, marked a pivotal and devastating moment in World War II.
Fri, Aug 07
⚪Campaign of Guadalcanal
Campaign of Guadalcanal
Aug 07, 2026, 12:00 AM
Campaign of Guadalcanal
The Guadalcanal Campaign was a major turning point in World War II in the Pacific, where Allied forces secured a strategic victory after months of intense land, sea, and air combat.
Sun, Aug 09
⚪Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
Aug 09, 2026, 12:00 AM
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
The atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9th, 1945, marked one of the final turning points of World War II.
Fri, Aug 14
⚪National Navajo Code Talkers Day
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Honoring the Navajo Marines whose unbreakable code helped secure victory in the Pacific during World War II.
Sat, Aug 15
⚪Japan Announced Surrender to the Allies
Japan Announced Surrender to the Allies
Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 AM
Japan Announced Surrender to the Allies
August 15, 1945 Japan announces its surrender to the Allies, marking the beginning of the end of World War II.
Tue, Aug 18
🟣American Memorial Park Established (1978)
American Memorial Park Established (1978)
Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
American Memorial Park Established (1978)
American Memorial Park was established to honor the American and Marianas people who sacrificed during the World War II Marianas Campaign while preserving the islands' natural and cultural heritage.
Tue, Aug 18
🔴War in the Pacific National Historical Park Established
War in the Pacific National Historical Park
Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
War in the Pacific National Historical Park
On August 18, 1978, War in the Pacific National Historical Park was established to preserve and honor the stories, sacrifices, and legacy of the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Fri, Aug 21
⚪Hawai'i Statehood Day
Hawai'i Statehood Day
Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
Hawai'i Statehood Day
Celebrate Hawai'i Statehood Day by reflecting on the islands' rich history and the admission of Hawai'i as the 50th state on August 21, 1959