This special Memorial Day ceremony officially recognizes the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. The program begins at 11a.m. Admission is free until noon. The keynote speaker is Brigadier General John “Jack” W. Mountcastle. BG Mountcastle is the former Chief of Military History for the Army, a veteran of Vietnam, and...
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.
Offering fresh local and seasonal fruit, vegetables and so much more! The First Saturday Markets are a community gathering of family, children activities, music, ready-to-eat food, local artisans, and more! You might see a demonstration by one of our talented local chefs, or enjoy wine sampling with one of our local vineyards. For the June...
The Artisan Fair hosts a wide variety of Artists and Artisans with an array of one-of-kind hand crafted works of art. From soft fibers to forged metal, beautiful glass and gorgeous pottery, you're sure to find something lovely at this year's event! We'll have live music, cool & refreshing sangria, and delightful treats from our...
Virginia-born, Brooklyn-based alt-country singer David Haught melds rock 'n' roll, Americana, bluegrass, and honky-tonk influences into a self-described "Different Kind of Country" that, above all, stays true to its straightforward storytelling roots. Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at www.bowercenter.org Haught will be playing his newest album, and 4th release: https://davidhaughtmusic.bandcamp.com/album/david-haught
Make plans to attend the WWII in Film Conference at Liberty University hosted by the National D-Day Memorial Foundation and Liberty University History Department to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Saving Private Ryan. Acclaimed WWII author and consultant for historical film productions Dr. Donald Miller of Lafayette College will be the keynote speaker. He is...
Following the conclusion of the WWII in Film conference, there will be a screening and discussion of Saving Private Ryan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its theatrical release. The screening is free and open to the public, but tickets will be required for admission. For more information, visit www.dday.org or call (540) 586-3329.
The National D-Day Memorial will mark the 74th anniversary of Operation Overlord with a ceremony on Wednesday, June 6 at 11 a.m. This year’s commemoration features Pat Waters, the grandson of General George S. Patton and Desmond Doss Jr. Following the address, Normandy veteran Ash Rothlein will preside over the annual remembrance at the Memorial’s...
Virginia Dickens, is a photographer, artist, and graphic designer. She creates her art by combining her photographs, paintings and sketches in Photoshop. The mixed media piece is then built up layer-by-layer, adding pieces of her photographs as she goes. Printing her creations on canvas, metal and watercolor paper in her studio, she assembles the frames...
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
