The Roanoke Valley chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society will present “World War II in Miniature,” a one-of-a-kind display featuring miniature World War II model planes, tanks, ships, jeeps, historic figures, and more. Vote for your favorite model for $1, with proceeds to benefit the Memorial. The winning model receives the People’s Choice Award!...
Join the National D-Day Memorial as they commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy. Ceremony features a keynote address by Dr. John C. McManus, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of U.S. Military History at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). Free admission until noon. Gates open at 10AM. Bring a chair....
To commemorate Memorial Day, speaker Dave Carey, a retired Navy captain, Vietnam veteran and former prisoner of war, will inspire audience members with his story. Carey’s aircraft was destroyed while flying a combat mission over North Vietnam. He spent the following five and a half years as a POW incarcerated in Vietnamese prisons. His experiences...
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with the Jefferson Choral Society performing beloved patriotic tunes. The Let's Dance Band opens with big band sounds of the 1940s. Advance Tickets Adult - $12 Student/Veteran/Memorial Member- $8 Tickets At the Gate Adult - $14 Student/Veteran/Memorial Member - $10 Under 6 and WWII Vets - FREE Tickets are...
The National D-Day Memorial welcomes author and historian Alex Kershaw back to Bedford to share his latest work, the instant New York Times bestseller of Against All Odds: A True Story of Ultimate Courage and Survival in World War II. The national bestselling author of The Bedford Boys, The First Wave, and The Liberator (now...
As twilight deepens and obscured the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,415 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the 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. Purchase a...
As twilight deepens and obscured the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,415 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the 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. Purchase a...
As twilight deepens and obscured the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,415 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the 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. Purchase a...
At Homeschool Day, not only will students have the opportunity to meet veterans and interact with living historians, but hands-on activities will illustrate various aspects of land, air and sea components of the D-Day invasion. A guided tour is also included with admission! Admission is $5 with advance registration and pre-payment preferred by Friday, October...
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.
