Chris Kolakowski, director of the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk and author of "Last Stand on Bataan", will speak on the 75th Anniversary of the surrender of the Philippines and the Bataan Death March. Free Admission
Join us for our annual Scout Day on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10AM to 1PM as we actively explore the history of World War II and D-Day! Through interactive stations, scouts will participate in activities that include actual WWII artifacts, hands-on demonstrations and games, and the opportunity to hear about a World War II...
Join the National D-Day Memorial staff at the Bedford Area Welcome Center and hear Brigadier General Lapthe Flora, Assistant Adjutant General of the VA National Guard, as he speaks on "Diversity as a Force Multiplier in WWI." Free admission and a guided tour of the National D-Day Memorial will be offered afterwards.
In honor of Women's History Month, join President April Cheek-Messier at the Bedford Area Welcome Center as she shares inspiring stories of women in the French Resistance. Free Admission
In honor of Black History Month, join Director of Education, John Long, at the Bedford Area Welcome Center to hear the story behind seven African Americans who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their service in WWII - decades after the fact. Free Admission
The theme this year is "Down Home Country Christmas". Come and see all the different decorated trees inside. You can also 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. The Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,...
Senior citizens in the Bedford area are invited to attend this informative, interactive, and fun event at the Bedford Welcome Center. Health screening will be offered, and all who attend will be eligible to win door prizes. Volunteer opportunities will also be available for seniors. For additional information, contact Stuart at Bedford County Parks &...
Hosted by the Bedford Council of Garden Clubs.
Like Lobster? Order your live, fresh Maine Lobsters today and support the Bedford Rotary Club. Price is $15 per Lobster Tickets may be purchased from any Rotarian, at Rapid Printing, or at the Bedford Welcome Center. Lobster Pick-Up Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm @ Bedford Welcome Center Please bring your own...
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.
