Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the...
December 14th, 15th, & 16th - nightly beginning at 6:00pm As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,413 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the monument, thousands of luminaries will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp...
Each year in December, Wreaths Across America lays thousands of wreaths on veterans’ graves throughout the country in a moving tribute to remember, honor, and teach the sacrifices made by our nation’s service members. In 2018, the National D-Day Memorial will participate in this moving display that coincides with our annual Flames of Memory 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.
Come shop local for the holidays, we will have fresh winter produce, meats baked goods along with fresh coffee. The Artisans/makers have so many wonderful one of a kind items to give as gifts.
The Welcome Center will be filled with beautifully decorated trees with the theme “Victorian Christmas” in celebration of our 10th Annual Festival of Trees! This is a "don't miss" event! Visitors can vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote. All proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses. The event is fun...
Train Exhibit returns to Bedford Museum. Interactive Thomas the Tank Engine track See Bedford on the layout, local businesses and public buildings "The Polar Express" during the two weeks of Christmas break
Join the BCO for an evening of holiday music to celebrate the season!!! Suggested Donation $10/adults $5/under 12
The Welcome Center will be filled with beautifully decorated trees with the theme “Victorian Christmas” in celebration of our 10th Annual Festival of Trees! This is a "don't miss" event! Visitors can vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote. All proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses. The event is fun...
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.
