Past Events

Korean War paratrooper and Silver Star recipient Bob VandeLinde will discuss the glidermen of D-Day. This virtual presentation will be available online on YouTube and Facebook.

Due to Hurricane Ian, Homefront Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2022 is POSTPONED. A new date will be announced at a later time. Tickets purchased in advance will be honored as general admission tickets, good on any day.    

The National D-Day Memorial presents the American premiere of They Won’t Die Twice, a documentary telling the harrowing stories of three heroes of D-Day who would make the ultimate sacrifice during the summer of 1944. Produced by Florent Plana and Jenny Post, They Won’t Die…

The National D-Day Memorial presents the American premiere of They Won’t Die Twice, a documentary telling the harrowing stories of three heroes of D-Day who would make the ultimate sacrifice during the summer of 1944. Produced by Florent Plana and Jenny Post, They Won’t Die…

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.

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…

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…

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…