Christmas 1944 on the frontlines comes to life with this unique presentation featuring re-enactors and living history displays, reminiscent of how soldiers celebrated the holidays while fighting in World War II. Held Saturday evening in conjunction with the Flames of Memory event. Free admission. Donations welcome.
As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,426 men killed on D-Day. 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 relight the lamp of freedom. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
The National D-Day Memorial will host its annual Veterans Day observance ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11a.m. Veterans in attendance will be recognized during the ceremony. Admission on November 11 will be free until noon for the public and free all day for all veterans. Mitchell Yockelson, Keynote Speaker Mitchell Yockelson manages the...
Free 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.)
Free admission to the National D-Day Memorial for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Navy.
This September marks the official 79th anniversary of the end of World War II. 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. The poppies will...
This September marks the official 79th anniversary of the end of World War II. 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. The poppies will...
This September marks the official 79th anniversary of the end of World War II. 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. The poppies will...
This September marks the official 79th anniversary of the end of World War II. 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. The poppies will...
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.
