U.S. Army Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesU.S. Army veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
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WWII in Miniature
Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset Hut 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VAVisit this one-of-a-kind display featuring miniature World War II model planes, tanks, ships, jeeps, historic figures, and more. Children’s activities will be available for our younger visitors. Presented by the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers' Society. Regular admission fees apply.
World War II Day Camp
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesRegister now for our 2025 World War II Day Camp!
$105 – $110
Town of Bedford, VA Fireworks Notice
Town of Bedford, VAThough the Town of Bedford, VA’s annual fireworks display is launched from the National D-Day Memorial grounds, the Memorial is not a public viewing location. On Thursday, July 3, the Memorial will close to the public at 5PM.
Lynchburg Hillcats Military Appreciation Night
Calvin Falwell Field 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA, United StatesJoin the National D-Day Memorial for a night at the ballpark! Reserve a ticket through this link to receive a discount and support the National D-Day Memorial. For each ticket sold through the link, the Lynchburg Hillcats will donate $3 to the National D-Day Memorial! Scan to purchase tickets.
$11.11
U.S. Coast Guard Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesU.S. Coast Guard veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
No Excuse Night
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesNo Excuse Night is held annually during the national Spirit of ’45 weekend to commemorate the end of World War II. Never been to the Memorial? Haven’t been in a while? There’s no excuse not to visit during this free, extended-hours event! Docents will be stationed throughout the Memorial to share information with guests. No tickets or registration required. Rain or shine. Memorial site will be cleared in the event of a thunderstorm.
Free
Poppy Peace Garden
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesEach September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. To pay remembrance, red poppies are placed alongside the Le Monument Aux Morts sculpture as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The garden also commemorates the 9/11 anniversary and the first responders who sacrificed their lives for the safety of others. The display can be viewed during daily operating hours, 10AM - 5PM. Regular admission fees apply. Poppies may be purchased in honor or memory of veterans, active service members,...
Patriot Day Wreath Laying
National D-Day Memorial - Estes Plaza 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesThe National D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Fire Department will remember the September 11, 2001 attacks with an annual wreath laying and remarks. Regular admission fees apply. Wreath laying will be livestreamed.
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.)