During WWII, tens of thousands of American airmen were held in German POW camps. Many received from the YMCA and the Red Cross a blank journal called “A Wartime Log” to record their thoughts, paste photos, or preserve sketches. Sgt. Robert Folk was one such prisoner; his journal, now in the D-Day Memorial collection, gives...
The Diplomacy of D-Day” Dr. Peter F. Coogan, Associate Professor of History at Hollins University Most people know what D-Day meant for the thousands of Americans, British, and Canadian troops who came ashore in Normandy. Less well known is the complex negotiations before and after the invasion that involved French, Polish, Russian, Belgian, Dutch, and...
"Slivers from a Broken World" Visit www.dday.org/lunchbox-lecture-series for more information on each lecture. All lectures are free, although donations are appreciated, and located at the Bedford Area Welcome Center. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the programs. All lectures will be livestreamed and available to view afterwards on Facebook.
Streamable Learning | Grades 6-12 World War II was arguably the biggest event in all of human history. Just as a runaway locomotive can’t be stopped easily, it would take a lot to end this massive war. What factors led to the conclusion in both Europe and the Pacific? And what did it all mean?...
This lecture is an online event only through Facebook Live on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page. “Women Spies of WWII” by April Cheek-Messier, President and CEO, National D-Day Memorial Foundation The lecture “Women Spies of WWII” will focus on the life of Virginia Hall, an American spy who helped escaped POWs, downed airmen and...
This lecture is an online event only through Facebook Live on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page. “In Case of Emergency: Survival Kits of WWII “ by John Long, Director of Education, National D-Day Memorial Foundation Your plane goes down over the Pacific. You get separated from your unit in France. You’re lucky enough to...
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...
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...
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...
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.
