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SUMMARY:Blue Star Museums
DESCRIPTION:The National D-Day Memorial joins museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative\, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The 2024 season runs Armed Forces Day\, Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 to Labor Day\, Monday\, September 7\, 2026. The Memorial is open daily\, 10AM-5PM. \nThe free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force\, Army\, Coast Guard\, Marine Corps\, Navy\, and Space Force\, members of the Reserves\, National Guard\, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps\, NOAA Commissioned Corps\, and up to five family members. \nQualified members will show their military or dependent identification card (see our Frequently Asked Questions for links to those forms of identification) for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. \nBlue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families\, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/blue-star-museums/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:D-Day\, Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Vividly recreating the assault at Normandy\, the D-Day\, Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit will be featured in the Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset hut at the National D-Day Memorial August 13-December 31. \nThe exhibit is an immersive\, educational experience that honors the sacrifices of those who fought on D-Day while preserving the memory of this pivotal day. Created by Tradition Studios\, the display is a multi-media exhibit; combining highly detailed miniature dioramas\, full-sized uniformed mannequins\, two-dimensional artwork\, interpretative panels\, and a short film. \nThe display can be viewed daily\, 10AM-5PM except on the following days when the Memorial is closed; Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and Mondays in December. Regular admission fees apply. \nThank you to the exhibit sponsor.
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/d-day-omaha-beach-traveling-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset Hut\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24551
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary
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SUMMARY:Poppy Peace Garden 2026
DESCRIPTION:Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. \nTo pay remembrance\, 4\,436 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. \nThe display can be viewed daily\, 10AM-5PM. Regular admission fees apply. \nPoppies may be purchased in honor or memory of veterans\, active-duty service members\, or first responders. \nThank you to our Poppy Peace Garden sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/poppy-peace-garden-2026/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T110000
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SUMMARY:Patriot Day: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The National D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Fire Department will remember the September 11\, 2001\, attacks with an annual wreath laying and remarks. \nCeremony will be livestreamed.
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/patriot-day-wreath-laying-2-2/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial – Estes Plaza\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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SUMMARY:U.S. Air Force Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Air Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-air-force-birthday-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/national-pow-mia-recognition-day-2026/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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