U.S. Air Force Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesU.S. Air Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5XRsgPTdU
Distinguished Speakers Series with Robert M. Edsel
Bobbie G. Johnson Pavilion National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesRobert M. Edsel #1 NYT bestselling author Join us for our Distinguished Speakers Series lecture with Robert M. Edsel—the #1 New York Times bestselling author of five non-fiction books including Rescuing da Vinci, Saving Italy, and The Monuments Men, which served as the basis for Academy Award recipient George Clooney’s 2014 film—sharing his highly anticipated, newly released book, Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II. About Remember Us Remember Us begins in the pre-dawn hours of Hitler’s invasion of Western Europe on May 10, 1940, when his forces rolled into the small province of Limburg...
$10 – $15
U.S. Navy Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesU.S. Navy veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesU.S. Marine Corps veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
Veterans Day Observance 2025
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin 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...
Lunchbox Lecture: “Filming D-Day” with Jennifer Rossel
LivestreamWhat 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, the man who filmed the only known motion picture footage of Omaha Beach on D-Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGYZU2wg_dA
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs 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.
Free
Christmas in Wartime
Bobbie G. Johnson Pavilion National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesChristmas 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 Friday and Saturday evening in conjunction with our Flames of Memory event. Free admission. Donations welcome.
Free
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs 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.
Free