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May 2022
Armed Forces Day – Pack the Convoy
In recognition of Armed Forces Day, we invite you to help us PACK THE CONVOY with supplies for currently deployed service members. We’ll be packing our 1942 WC-53 Dodge Carryall and a Virginia National Guard Humvee with donated items to fill care packages. $2 off…
Find out more »Stars and Stripes Forever Concert
Featuring Jefferson Choral Society. Ticket information coming soon.
Find out more »Memorial Day 2022 Commemoration
Speaker Dave Carey, a retired Navy captain, Vietnam veteran, and former prisoner of war, will inspire us this Memorial Day. Carey's aircraft was destroyed while flying a combat mission over North Vietnam and he spent the following five and a half years as a POW…
Find out more »June 2022
Ken Smith Artist Open House
Meet WWII Illustrator Ken Smith and view his work at the newly opened Electric Co Gallery.
Find out more »29th Division Band Concert
The 78th anniversary of D-Day commemoration events kick off with a free concert by the 29th Division Band on the Memorial's West Lawn. Free admission after 5PM. Concert starts at 6PM. Coolers welcome. No alcohol. No food beyond the lawn. Bring your own chair. No…
Find out more »78th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration
With keynote speaker, military historian Dr. John C. McManus. Book signing with McManus following the ceremony. Dedication of the Trailhead Entrance to the Ridgway-Deming Walking Trail. Special Music by the 29th Division Band. Living historians/displays. Wreath-laying Free admission until noon. Gates open at 10AM.
Find out more »World War II in Miniature
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…
Find out more »World War II Day Camp: 1st-3rd Grades
The National D-Day Memorial's 2022 day camp is headed to Normandy! Join us at the Memorial as we explore the history and culture of northern France and learn what life was like for Normans before, during, and after World War II. Our team of educators…
Find out more »World War II Day Camp: 4th-6th Grades, Day 1
The National D-Day Memorial’s 2022 day camp is headed to Normandy! Join us at the Memorial as we explore the history and culture of northern France and learn what life was like for Normans before, during, and after World War II. Our team of educators…
Find out more »World War II Day Camp: 4th-6th Grades, Day 2
The National D-Day Memorial’s 2022 day camp is headed to Normandy! Join us at the Memorial as we explore the history and culture of northern France and learn what life was like for Normans before, during, and after World War II. Our team of educators…
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