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October 2022
Homeschool Day
Homeschooled students and their families are invited for special tours, programs, and demonstrations to learn more about D-Day and what it took to claim victory. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Find out more »Lunchbox Lecture: The Time Left Between Us
Alicia DeFonzo will join us virtually to share her new book, The Time Left Between Us. The book retraces her grandfather's tour of WWII Europe as an Army combat engineer and looks at how we might bridge the gap between those who fought and those who…
Find out more »Scout Day
At the National D-Day Memorial's annual Scout Day, scouts will receive a guided tour of the Memorial, learn about D-Day through a unique educational program, and engage in fun activities and games that will help them discover more about World War II. All participants will…
Find out more »November 2022
Veterans Day Observance
Location change: Due to the potential for inclement weather, the Veterans Day ceremony will be held at the Bedford Moose Lodge, located at 2986 W Lynchburg-Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA. The Memorial will be open 10AM-5PM Veterans Day with free admission all day. Keynote speaker Major…
Find out more »December 2022
Flames of Memory 2022 Night 1
As twilight deepens and obscured the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,415 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the 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…
Find out more »Flames of Memory 2022 Night 2 and Christmas in Wartime Presentation
As twilight deepens and obscured the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,415 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the 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…
Find out more »Flames of Memory 2022 Night 3
As twilight deepens and obscured the Blue Ridge, the Memorial will honor the 4,415 men killed on D-Day. Arranged throughout the 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…
Find out more »Lunchbox Lecture: Pearl Harbor with Capt. James Ransom
Captain James Ransom, US Navy (retired) reflects on the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor and other Pacific territories in December 1941. This virtual presentation will be available online on YouTube and Facebook.
Find out more »January 2023
Lunchbox Lecture: The Forgotten Front with Mitchell Gehman
Join National D-Day Memorial staff educator Mitchell Gehman for "The Forgotten Front: Displaced Person and Refugee Care During and After WWII." In his talk, Gehman will cover the refugee crisis that developed during and after WWII and how the Allies tried to handle it during…
Find out more »February 2023
One-Day Mini-Camp
The National D-Day Memorial will host a one-day, mini-camp for third, fourth, and fifth graders on Monday, February 6, 2023. Bedford County Public Schools are closed that day for a teacher workday. From 7:45AM to 2:15PM, students will learn about World War II and D-Day…
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