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13 Oct World War II Ration Era Recipe: Squash Biscuits

Posted at 17:00h in #dday70th, 1940s, 70th Anniversary, butternut squash, fall, food, National D-Day Memorial, Recipes, Uncategorized, winter squash by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Besides the changing leaves and being able to wear boots again, I love fall because winter squash is in season at the market. Winter squash is typically harvested in September or October and consists of butternut squash, spaghetti squash, acorn squash and many other variants....

22 Sep Gold Star Mothers Appreciation Day

Posted at 15:00h in 70th Anniversary, Event, gold star mothers, National D-Day Memorial, Uncategorized by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Hello All,Hand sewn service flag, WWII.On Sunday, September 27, we will be honoring Gold Star Mother’s at the National D-Day Memorial with a wreath laying at the Gold Star Veteran’s garden in remembrance of those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in service...

15 Sep POW/MIA Awareness Day Event – Sept. 19, 2015

Posted at 18:14h in 70th Anniversary, National D-Day Memorial, POW/MIA, Uncategorized by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Hello All!I hope you are enjoying the beginnings of the beautiful fall season. As you know, the Memorial not only hosts a multitude of events during the summer, we also stay just as active in the fall months!Jessica LynchThis coming Saturday, September 19 beginning at...

02 Jun Commemorating the Anniversary of D-Day

Posted at 16:58h in #dday70th, 71st Anniversary, D-Day, D-Day Memorial Event, National D-Day Memorial, Uncategorized by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

70th Anniversary of D-DayHello All,The 71st Anniversary of D-Day is fast approaching with only four more days left to prepare! Will you be amongst the thousands to join us for a truly humbling and honoring ceremony commemorating the 4,413 brave Allied soldiers, sailors, and airmen...

19 May Memorial Day Weekend Concert: Saturday, May 23, 2015

Posted at 20:52h in Beatles, concert, Memorial Day, National D-Day Memorial, Uncategorized by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Hello All,You won’t want to miss our big Memorial Day Weekend Concert featuring the Jefferson Choral Society and the Let’s Dance Band this coming Saturday, May 23, 2015! Both bands will be performing patriotic songs that will stir feelings of celebration and commemoration for those...

14 Apr Home-School Event: April 24, 2015

Posted at 15:00h in Bedford, Bedford Boys, education, homefront, National D-Day Memorial, Uncategorized, WWII by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Calling All Home-Schooled Students!Want to experience World War II history through interactive stations and living history? Would you like to participate in activities geared towards you and all your friends? Then join us for the National D-Day Memorial Home-School Event on Friday, April 24,...

25 Nov Our D-Day Fallen: Sergeant Weldon A. Rosazza

Posted at 15:00h in #dday70th, Bedford Boys, Britain, D-Day Fallen, National D-Day Memorial, Uncategorized, War Brides by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Hello All,Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It is a time to give thanks, appreciate family, and care for those in need. The Bedford Boys spent many months in England and, for many of them, missed the holidays with their families for the first time....

18 Nov Change is Upon Us!

Posted at 20:32h in D-Day Memorial, Foundation, Moving, National D-Day Memorial, Uncategorized by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Hello All,Beautiful day at the Memorial, 11/11/14I would like to begin this post by saying thank you to all those who joined us for the National D-day Memorial’s Veteran’s Day celebration! It was a great success and it was heartwarming to see so many...

04 Aug Vote for Ssgt. John Schenk’s Bible!

Posted at 13:40h in 116th, 29th Division, artifacts, Bedford, Bedford Boys, Bible, Company A, D-Day, John Schenk, National D-Day Memorial, Top 10 Endangered Artifact, Uncategorized, VAM by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Hello everyone, I apologize for the lack of radio traffic over the last few weeks. However, I have something really exciting to announce to you. Beginning on Monday, August 4th you can vote for Virginia's Top 10 Endangered Artifact--where you may notice a familiar story:...

21 Jun D-Day Through the Decades: 2014 Commemoration

Posted at 00:08h in #dday70th, 2014, 70th Anniversary, D-Day, National D-Day Memorial, Uncategorized by Angela Lynch 0 Comments

Hello everyone,As I sit here at our bi-annual Teacher Institute listening to two D-Day veterans, I am reminded of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day just a few short weeks ago. It is hard to believe that it has been almost two weeks since the commemoration. ...