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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26\, 2019 – January 3\, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”\, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. \nThe Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event\, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees. \nThe scavenger hunt will take place again\, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa\, participate in a craft activity\, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. \nOpen Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM \nExtended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20 \n* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-3/2019-12-02/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26\, 2019 – January 3\, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”\, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. \nThe Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event\, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees. \nThe scavenger hunt will take place again\, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa\, participate in a craft activity\, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. \nOpen Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM \nExtended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20 \n* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-3/2019-12-01/
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26\, 2019 – January 3\, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”\, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. \nThe Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event\, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees. \nThe scavenger hunt will take place again\, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa\, participate in a craft activity\, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. \nOpen Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM \nExtended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20 \n* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-3/2019-11-30/
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26\, 2019 – January 3\, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”\, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. \nThe Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event\, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees. \nThe scavenger hunt will take place again\, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa\, participate in a craft activity\, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. \nOpen Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM \nExtended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20 \n* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-3/2019-11-29/
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26\, 2019 – January 3\, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”\, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. \nThe Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event\, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees. \nThe scavenger hunt will take place again\, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa\, participate in a craft activity\, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. \nOpen Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM \nExtended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20 \n* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-3/2019-11-28/
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26\, 2019 – January 3\, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”\, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. \nThe Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event\, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees. \nThe scavenger hunt will take place again\, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa\, participate in a craft activity\, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. \nOpen Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM \nExtended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20 \n* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-3/2019-11-27/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191126T090000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26\, 2019 – January 3\, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”\, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. \nThe Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite tree(s) for only $1.00/vote and at the conclusion of the event\, all proceeds will benefit the charitable organizations designated by the businesses that decorated the trees. \nThe scavenger hunt will take place again\, and on certain nights children can visit with Santa\, participate in a craft activity\, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. \nOpen Seven days a week from 9:00AM until 5:00PM \nExtended Hours until 9:00PM – December 6\, 13\, 14\, 15\, 20 \n* The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-3/2019-11-26/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T150000
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SUMMARY:15th Anniversary Open House Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, October 29\, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. as we celebrate 15 years since opening our doors in Bedford! The Bedford Area Welcome Center opened on October 29\, 2004\, and was referred to as the flagship for future Visitor Centers throughout the Commonwealth. It received the American Crown Community Award presented by American City and County Magazine – the judges had never before seen a visitor center that was also designed to serve the community. It was the first visitor center to ever make the list!\nToday we continue to serve this community – its residents\, businesses\, and visitors to the area. Stop by and learn more about Destination Bedford\, enjoy live music\, giveaways\, free apples\, cider tasting\, and Waffle Mania food truck will have food for purchase.\nThe Central Virginia Business Coalition (CVABC) will do a business dedication at 11 a.m. The CVABC and Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will both be on-hand with information about upcoming events and membership opportunities!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/15th-anniversary-open-house-celebration/
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:“Slivers from a Broken World” \nVisit www.dday.org/lunchbox-lecture-series for more information on each lecture. \nAll 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.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lunchbox-lecture-series-3/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T080000
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SUMMARY:CVABC - New Member Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This Event is available for All New Members of the Central Virginia Business Coalition and/or prospective members to come out and learn about your CVABC Benefits and the opportunities available to you with your Membership. This event is FREE for New Members\, existing members and businesses wishing to come out to learn more about our organization.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/cvabc-new-member-breakfast/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:The Diplomacy of D-Day” \nDr. Peter F. Coogan\, Associate Professor of History at Hollins University \nMost 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 Danish representatives.  Come hear about the international battles that were fought off the beaches.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lunchbox-lecture-series/
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION: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 for the whole family and features a scavenger hunt for children\, as well as certain nights when Santa will visit and there will be free cookies\, hot chocolate and craft activities. The event runs through January 4\, 2019.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-2-2018-12-21/
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION: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 for the whole family and features a scavenger hunt for children\, as well as certain nights when Santa will visit and there will be free cookies\, hot chocolate and craft activities. The event runs through January 4\, 2019.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-2-2018-12-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T090000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION: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 for the whole family and features a scavenger hunt for children\, as well as certain nights when Santa will visit and there will be free cookies\, hot chocolate and craft activities. The event runs through January 4\, 2019.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-2-2018-12-15/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION: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 for the whole family and features a scavenger hunt for children\, as well as certain nights when Santa will visit and there will be free cookies\, hot chocolate and craft activities. The event runs through January 4\, 2019.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-2-2018-12-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T090000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION: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 for the whole family and features a scavenger hunt for children\, as well as certain nights when Santa will visit and there will be free cookies\, hot chocolate and craft activities. The event runs through January 4\, 2019.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees-2-2018-12-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T120000
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SUMMARY:October Lunchbox Lecture
DESCRIPTION: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 an important glimpse into life in a German Stalag. Director of Education John D. Long will reveal\, for the first time publicly\, what Folk’s unique vision can teach us. The program is free and open to the public.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/october-lunchbox-lecture/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T110000
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SUMMARY:History Lovers Friday at the Bedford Area Welcome Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Welcome Center as we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings\, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer. On May 11\, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.\, a representative from Poplar Forest will demo colonial games and talk about archeological objects\, and a re-enactor with the National D-Day Memorial will be on-hand with artifacts and information on upcoming events. We’ll also have information about the Civil War Trail.\n\n\n\nThe Welcome Center/Dept of Tourism will also have a table with the chance to win a prize as well as learn about volunteer opportunities. We’ll also have a drawing for a chance to win free admission passes to the National D-Day Memorial!\n\n\n\nThis is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch and enjoy the outdoor picnic area behind the Welcome Center (there’s a great view of the Peaks!) Please stop by and see what’s going on in Bedford!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/history-lovers-friday-at-the-bedford-area-welcome-center/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T110000
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SUMMARY:AgriTourism & Outdoor Recreation Wednesday at the Bedford Area Welcome Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Welcome Center as we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings\, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer. On May 9\, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.\, the Bedford and Forest Farmer’s Markets will be on-hand with information about the 2018 season\, and Appleseed Country Johnson’s Orchard and Gross Orchard will provide samplings of some of their goods. Bedford County Parks & Recreation will have information about upcoming events and trips\, as well as set up a little game of disc golf so come test your skills and learn more about our parks\, trails\, and disc golf courses located throughout Bedford County. \n\n\n\nThe Welcome Center/Dept of Tourism will also have a table with the chance to win a prize as well as learn about volunteer opportunities. We’ll also have a drawing for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Peaks of Otter Winery‘s Horse & Hound Wine Festival in July! \n\n\n\nThis is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a lunch and enjoy the outdoor picnic area behind the Welcome Center (there’s a great view of the Peaks!) Please stop by and see what’s going on in Bedford!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/agritourism-outdoor-recreation-wednesday-at-the-bedford-area-welcome-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180507T140000
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SUMMARY:Arts & Music Monday at the Bedford Area Welcome Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Welcome Center as we kick off National Travel & Tourism Week! Every destination has a story to tell about its unique offerings\, and NTTW is a great opportunity to showcase some of what Bedford has to offer. \n\nOn May 7\, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.\, learn more about the Bedford Artisan Trail\, Little Town Players\, and upcoming events and classes at the Bower Center For The Arts. There will also be live music on the patio with Ken Horne (of Bedford’s folk duo Ken and Alli) and everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy the music at the picnic area behind the Welcome Center (music 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)\n\n\n\nThe Welcome Center/Dept of Tourism will also have a table with the chance to win a prize as well as learn about volunteer opportunities. This is free and open to the public. Please stop by and see what’s going on in Bedford!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/arts-music-monday-at-the-bedford-area-welcome-center/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture Series: “The Heroic 743rd”
DESCRIPTION:Richard Elder\, a volunteer at the National D-Day Memorial and the son of a D-Day veteran\, will speak on his father’s unit\, the 743rd Tank Battalion\, the unit which landed immediately in front of the Bedford Boys on Dog Green sector of Omaha Beach. \nHis deeply personal talk will highlight the formation and training of the 743rd\, the development of amphibious Sherman tanks and the mixed record they had on D-Day\, his father’s death in combat near St. Lo\, and the unit’s fight through the hedgerows and on to victory. \nThe talk is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lunchbox-lecture-series-the-heroic-743rd/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture Series: “Yellow & Orange: How Women Resisted and Survived the Holocaust”
DESCRIPTION:Join the National D-Day Memorial as they present their third lecture of 2018! The March lecture is being held in honor of Women’s History Month. \nThe Virginia Holocaust Museum contains more than 200 separate accounts of survivors who settled in the Commonwealth after World War II.  Tim Hensley\, the museum’s Director of Collections\, will use the experiences of four women who came to Virginia\, to discuss the obstacles each faced in different parts of Europe in order to survive the Nazis’ attempt to eradicate European Jewry and how each of their stories contributes to what we know about the Holocaust. \n\n\nThe talk is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lunchbox-lecture-series-yellow-orange-how-women-resisted-and-survived-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture Series: “Josephine Baker: ‘The Black Pearl’ in the French Resistance”
DESCRIPTION:Josephine Baker became an unlikely spy for the French Resistance in WWII. Growing up poor in the streets of St. Louis\, Missouri and struggling to survive in an American society plagued with racism\, Baker eventually left the United States and became a cabaret sensation in Paris. \nThere she offered her services as a spy\, noting to the head of the French Intelligence Service\, “The people of Paris have given me everything. They have given me their hearts\, and I have given them mine. I am ready to give them my life.” \nDuring her time in the Resistance\, she collected invaluable information on German troop movements while hiding war refugees in her home. After the war\, Baker received the Croix de Guerre and the Medal of Resistance. \nThis fascinating talk by National D-Day Memorial Foundation President April Cheek-Messier is in celebration of Black History Month. The talk is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lunchbox-lecture-series-josephine-baker-the-black-pearl-in-the-french-resistance/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture Series: “D-Day and Operation Neptune: The Naval Contribution”
DESCRIPTION:When we think of the Normandy invasion\, we tend to concentrate on what happened on the beaches or parachute drops into the countryside beyond. Less often do we give much thought to the logistics of the invasion from the water or of the role of the Navy and Coast Guard on that fateful day. Yet it stands to reason that no one was getting anywhere near Normandy without a strong naval presence. \nIn his presentation James Ransom\, Capt.\, USN (Ret.) will look at the varied naval operations and requirements for the largest seaborne invasion in history; at what went right and what went wrong in transporting 150\,000 soldiers to Normandy on D-Day. And we will look at individual acts of valor and sacrifice by sailors who participated in Operation Neptune. \nThe talk is free and open to the public.  Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/lunchbox-lecture-series-d-day-and-operation-neptune-the-naval-contribution/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T090000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Festival of Trees held at the Bedford Area Welcome Center. The theme this year is “Whimsical\, Merry & Bright”.   This is the 9th year of the event and it will feature more than two dozen trees decorated by community organizations and businesses. \nYou can vote for your favorite tree\, voting is just $1.00 per vote.  All proceeds of the winning trees will be donated to their selected charities. \nThere is also a scavenger hunt for the kids which is always a lot of fun. \nThe Welcome Center is open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.* with extended hours until 9 p.m. on December 1\, 8\, 9\, 10\, and 15\, which includes the nights of the National D-Day Memorial’s Flames of Memory Nighttime Illumination which takes place December 8\, 9\, and 10\, 6-9 p.m.  During the extended hour nights\, Santa Claus likes to make surprise visits and loves to have his photo taken with the children (bring your own camera). \n*The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, New Year’s Eve\, and New Year’s Day.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/festival-of-trees/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T120000
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SUMMARY:D-Day Lunchbox Lecture ~ Regine's Story:  A Tale Of Survival In Occupied Belgium
DESCRIPTION:The National D-Day Memorial is pleased to offer an extra Lunchbox Lecture this autumn so our supporters can experience an inspiring tale  of heroism and endurance. At noon on October 26th\, at the Bedford Area Welcome Center\, Regine Nozyce Archer will share her unique WWII experiences in war-torn Belgium. \nBorn in 1924 in Krakow\, Poland\, Regine’s family moved to Liege Belgium when she was a young girl\, little knowing that by 1940 they would be caught up in a great global conflict. \nForced to hide her Jewish heritage from the Nazi occupiers\, Regine and her sister took refuge in a Belgian convent\, where only the Mother Superior knew the truth about the refugees.  When the war returned to Belgium in 1944\, she became a nurse for wounded soldiers and civilians\, and eventually an interpreter for the U.S. Army\, where she met her future husband. \nThe inspiring and captivating story will leave you amazed and profoundly moved. \nThe program is free and open to the public.  Guests are invited to bring a lunch.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/d-day-lunchbox-lecture-regines-story-a-tale-of-survival-in-occupied-belgium/
LOCATION:Bedford Area Welcome Center\, 816 Burks Hill Road\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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