Sentimental Journey
CIA, France, OSS, SOE, Uncategorized, Virginia Hall, Women of WWII, WWII Spies / 29.07.2013
Spies of World War II: Virginia Hall
It is hard to believe that August is right around the corner! Soon school will be back in session and we will be busy teaching students about D-Day and life on the homefront through our “Valor, Fidelity, & Sacrifice” educational program. Before that time comes,...
29th Division, artifacts, D-Day, Uncategorized / 21.07.2013
Preserving D-Day: A Soldier’s War Memorabilia
July has certainly proven to be a busy month. Yesterday, we had our annual Family Day 40s Festival. In spite the heat of the day, our visitors were able to talk to WWII Veterans about their experiences, talk to living historians, examine artifacts, play games,...
Uncategorized / 08.07.2013
Preserving D-Day: Invasion Gear
June has certainly been a busy month around the Memorial, and July promises to be equally active! After our Memorial day weekend events, we hosted a commemorative ceremony for the 69thanniversary of D-Day, a Father’s Day event, and a high energy, 3-day day camp...
116th, 29th Division, baseball, Bedford, Bedford Boys, Company A, D-Day, D-Day Fatality, D-Day Memorial, Draper, Uncategorized, WWII / 06.06.2013
Our D-Day Fallen: Sergeant Frank P. Draper
In 1944, Bedford, VA was a small, close-knit community of around 3,400. On the morning of June 6, 1944, thirty-four men from this small town led the assault on Omaha Beach as part of Company A of the 116th Infantry Regiment 29thInfantry Division. Thirty minutes...
Uncategorized / 23.05.2013
Preserving D-Day: When Time Stopped
Because the Memorial currently lacks an indoor museum component, most visitors don't know about our archives and the artifacts we house in it. But the Memorial has hundreds of artifacts in its collection that help us paint a more clear picture of the Normandy Invasion. ...
Uncategorized / 16.05.2013
Upcoming Events: Memorial Day Commerations
It's hard to believe that Memorial Day weekend will be here in a little more than a week. While Memorial Day serves as a great excuse for many Americans to enjoy a three-day weekend, I hope people will stop to remember the meaning and significance...
Uncategorized / 13.05.2013
Calling All Kids! Day Camp is Coming Soon!
As I sit in my office today, I can see the beautiful blue sky, and I'm envious of those that get to spend the day outside. The weather is just about perfect, and I can hardly stand staying indoors. And I'm reminded of those agonizing...
Cinnamon Swirl Bread, ration-era recipe, Rationing, Recipes, Uncategorized, WWII Recipe / 02.05.2013
Ration-Era Recipes: Cinnamon Bread
I know I've been absent from blogging lately, so please forgive me as I know you've been eagerly awaiting my latest post. Well, the wait is over! Once again I've returned to the trusty Victory Cookbook for some good ole fashioned carb therapy. The...
Uncategorized / 11.04.2013
Prelude to Invasion: Living History Event
The Memorial's first big event of the season is coming up soon! And this is a perfect opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience WWII history in a very unique way. On Saturday, April 20thhistorical interpreters will turn out in full battle gear...