25th Anniversary

Experience Christmas 1944 on the frontlines with “Christmas in Wartime.” This unique presentation features re-enactors and living history displays, reminiscent of how soldiers celebrated the holidays while fighting in World War II, with appearances from “G.I. Santa.” Held the first Friday & Saturday of December in conjunction with the Memorial's annual "Flames of Memory" luminaria display. Free admission, donations welcome.

As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. Arranged throughout the Memorial’s 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. Free admission. Donations welcome. Thank you to our sponsors.