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81st Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

The 81st Anniversary of D-Day will be observed in a special ceremony at 11am at the National D-Day Memorial. Program highlights include recognition of D-Day and World War II veterans, guest speakers, music, and more.  Representatives from each of the Allied nations and military personnel will take part.   Guest speakers include Governor Glenn Youngkin and Joseph...

Armed Forces Day – Pack the Convoy

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

In recognition of Armed Forces Day, the National D-Day Memorial invites you to help PACK THE CONVOY with supplies for currently deployed service members. They will be packing a 1942 WC-53 Dodge Carryall and a Virginia National Guard Humvee with donated items to fill care packages. $2 off Memorial Admission at the gate with item...

Family Day at the D-Day Memorial

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

Join the National D Day Memorial for this free, family-friendly event! Each free ticket includes admission to the Memorial for duration of the event, a guided tour, and access to activities and displays!

Christmas in Wartime

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

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.

Event Series D-Day Flames of Memory

D-Day Flames of Memory

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

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.

Veterans Day Ceremony

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

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...

Event Series Poppy Peace Garden Display

Poppy Peace Garden Display

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

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...

Event Series Poppy Peace Garden Display

Poppy Peace Garden Display

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

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...

Event Series Poppy Peace Garden Display

Poppy Peace Garden Display

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

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...

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