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May 2021
Virtual Lunchbox Lecture: The Liberty Ship John W. Brown
Liberty Ships were a key ingredient in the Allied victory, but today only a couple survive and their story is little known. Join volunteer Jeff Gumport aboard the SS John W. Brown, one of the last surviving WWII Liberty Ships for a special behind the…
Find out more »Armed Forces Day 5K Virtual Race
Support our Armed Forces and the National D-Day Memorial by participating in a patriotic-themed 5K Run/Walk. On May 14-16, 2021, the National D-Day Memorial will still be hosting the Armed Forces Day 5K; however, we have moved this event to a virtual race due to…
Find out more »Virtual Lunchbox Lecture: Stories of the National D-Day Memorial at 20
Join President April Cheek-Messier for a stroll around the Memorial site and a trip down memory lane. April will share some recollections of the Memorial’s first twenty years, some behind-the-scenes glimpses, and some of the inspiring impact that the Memorial has had on visitors over…
Find out more »National Maritime Day
Free admission for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marines
Find out more »Student Livestream: What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day weekend often looks like cookouts and beach trips. But, why do we commemorate Memorial Day? Learn more about the significance of this holiday and how to honor those who died fighting for our freedom through making poppies during this program. Recommended Ages: K-5th…
Find out more »Memorial Day 2021 Commemoration
Free admission 10AM - Noon View the Fallen Soldier Battle Cross Display and the premiere of our 2021 virtual ceremony. Two names of D-Day fallen will be added to the Memorial's necrology wall and the Memorial will dedicate the latest installment of veteran bricks. Visit…
Find out more »June 2021
77th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration
A three-day commemoration featuring a virtual panel discussion by renowned historians John McManus, Joe Balkoski, and Mitchell Yockelson. On-site events include a book signing by award-winning author Rick Byer, music by the 29th Division Band, historical displays, and a host of other opportunities for visitors…
Find out more »U.S. Army Birthday
Free admission for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Army
Find out more »Virtual Book Club: Magic Tree House
Discussing Danger in the Darkest Hour/#1 World at War, 1944 Time TBA
Find out more »August 2021
U.S. Coast Guard Birthday
Free admission for all current members and veterans of the U.S. Coast Guard
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