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.)
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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.)
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin 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.
U.S. Navy Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesU.S. Navy veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesU.S. Marine Corps veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
Veterans Day Observance
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesJoin us for our annual Veterans Day observance ceremony saluting all who have served. https://vimeo.com/event/2144981 Free admission until noon. Guided tours begin at 1PM. Please bring your own chair. No food in plaza. No pets (service animals welcome).
Flames of Memory
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United StatesAs twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. Arranged throughout the Memorial’s 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 of freedom. Free admission. Donations welcome.
Free