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.
U.S. Space Force Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesU.S. Space Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
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National D-Day Memorial
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Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the 4,427 men killed on D-Day during the annual Flames of Memory event. Arranged throughout the Memorial’s grounds, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to...
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the 4,427 men killed on D-Day during the annual Flames of Memory event. Arranged throughout the Memorial’s grounds, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to...
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesFree admission at the National D-Day Memorial for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
U.S. Navy Birthday at the D-Day Memorial
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesFree admission to the National D-Day Memorial for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Navy.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin the National D-Day Memorial as they recognize prisoners of war and America’s sons and daughters who remain missing with our annual wreath laying at the Memorial’s POW/MIA flag, located on the east lawn (behind the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument). Regular admission fees apply.
U.S. Air Force Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesFree admission at the National D-Day Memorial for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Air Force!
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....
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....