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Event Series D-Day Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

81st D-Day Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

The anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy will be marked with a special ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. https://vimeo.com/event/2144981 Keynote Address by Joseph Balkoski Joseph Balkoski Keynote speaker is renowned historian Joseph Balkoski, author of eight books on American involvement in the European Theater in World War II, including a five-volume series on the history of the 29th Infantry Division in World War II and a two-volume set on American participation in the D-Day invasion. In 2004, Balkoski published Omaha Beach, which meticulously documented the June 6, 1944, American invasion of that pivotal Normandy objective....

Free

The Centennial Legacy of Bob Slaughter Panel Discussion

Bobbie G. Johnson Pavilion National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

This panel discussion features Bob Slaughter Jr.; Joseph Balkoski, WWII Historian and Author; Byron Dickson, Architect of the National D-Day Memorial; and April Cheek-Messier, the Foundation’s President and CEO. The event will be moderated by John Long, the Foundation’s Director of Education. Discover the late Memorial founder’s journey from soldier to visionary with a mission to honor all those who served on D-Day.

Free
Event Series U.S. Army Birthday

U.S. Army Birthday

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

U.S. Army veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)

WWII in Miniature

Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset Hut 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA

Visit 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.

Lynchburg Hillcats Military Appreciation Night

Calvin Falwell Field 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Join 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

No Excuse Night

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

No 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

Event Series Poppy Peace Garden

Poppy Peace Garden

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

Each 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,...