Join us as we recognize prisoners of war and America's sons and daughters who remain missing with our annual wreath laying at the Memorial's POW/MIA flag, located on the east lawn (behind the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument). Regular admission fees apply.
U.S. Navy veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
U.S. Marine Corps veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
Join us for our annual Veterans Day observance ceremony saluting all who have served with 2025 keynote speaker Major General John P. McLaren Jr. - U.S. Army (Ret.) MG John P. McLaren Jr. John P. McLaren Jr. served in the United States Army from 1974 to 2011, retiring at the rank of Major General, with more than thirty-seven years of active and reserve status service. Major General McLaren served as the last Commander of the 80th Division and the first Commanding General of the 80th Training Command (TASS) from May 17, 2008 to August 29, 2011. During this assignment, the...
What did Omaha Beach look like on D-Day? Most of us will immediately call to mind the Hollywood hits The Longest Day or Saving Private Ryan. But fewer will know that there was actual film footage of the landings captured on June 6, 1944. Join the National D-Day Memorial for a conversation with Jennifer Rossel, the daughter of Richard Taylor of the 165th Signal Photography Company, who filmed the only motion picture footage of Omaha Beach on D-Day, in this special virtual Lunchbox Lecture.
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 Flames of Memory sponsors.
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 Flames of Memory sponsors.
Christmas 1944 on the frontlines comes to life with this unique presentation featuring re-enactors and living history displays, reminiscent of how soldiers celebrated the holidays while fighting in World War II. Held Saturday evening in conjunction with our Flames of Memory event. 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 Flames of Memory sponsors.
U.S. Space Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
