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The New Normal: Life in the U.S. During WWII

Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial

After Pearl Harbor, life changed dramatically for Americans, not just those in the military but those left at home. Women went to work in the factories while men left for war. Children grew Victory Gardens instead of having extra room on the playground. Grocery shopping saw the introduction of rationing and limited supply. Learn more...

Scouts Go to War: April Lunchbox Lecture

Virtual Live on the National D-Day Memorial Facebook Page

This lecture is an online event only through Facebook Live on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page. “Scouts Go to War” by John Long, Director of Education, National D-Day Memorial Foundation When the US entered WWII in 1941, it realized it had an army of youth at home ready to do its duty and make...

Recurring Event Forest Farmers Market

Forest Farmers Market

Forest Farmers Market 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA

Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy.   The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct.  Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Shopping with Rations

Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial

Have you noticed the lack of supplies in the aisles of supermarkets lately? The lack of items and limiting the number purchased is not new to the United States during crisis. During World War II, country wide rationing was implemented to make sure that everyone had enough. Learn more about this system and try your...

The Battle of the Atlantic: Special Lunchbox Lecture

Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial

“Battle of the Atlantic “ by John Long, Director of Education, National D-Day Memorial Foundation will be featured online live through the National D-Day Memorial's Facebook Page. The longest single struggle of WWII, the Battle of the Atlantic was not about territorial gain or tactical advantage. It would decide whether the Allies could muster the...

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