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.
Apocalypse Trivia Night
Apocalypse Ale Works 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesEvery week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!
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Poppy Peace Garden Display
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesEach September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. To pay remembrance, the Memorial will place thousands of red poppies alongside the sculpture, Le Monument Aux Morts as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today....
Patriot Day Wreath Laying
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe National D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Fire Department will remember the September 11, 2001 attacks with an annual wreath laying and remarks. Regular admission fees apply.
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesIn the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Bower Center Exhbit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
Music Bingo
Apocalypse Ale Works 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, United StatesThis is where the fun of bingo meets the excitement of your favorite tunes! Each round features hit songs across various genres, and you’ll mark your card to the beat. Win the coveted Music Bingo chain, gift cards, and of course, ultimate bragging rights! It’s a lively and unique way to enjoy great music, compete...
Bower Center Exhibit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesIn the Braaten Gallery, view the works by Elaine Fleck. The reception for the exhibit will be September 12 at 5pm and is free and open to the public. In the Terrace Gallery, the exhibit “Embracing the Unexpected with Fabric, Dye and Stich” will be presented. Gallery admission to view the exhibits is free! The...
Bower Center Exhbit
Bower Center for the Arts 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United StatesCome to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition! Gallery admission is free. Click here for more information. Awards Reception for this exhibit will be the night of October 24th.
Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, United StatesJoin Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 21 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically important...