BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National D-Day Memorial - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National D-Day Memorial X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dday.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National D-Day Memorial REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T113000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260914T142000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T142000Z UID:10005056-1789729200-1789731000@www.dday.org 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 CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design-21.png GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24523 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20250814T155058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155058Z UID:10003025-1789725600-1789750800@www.dday.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-design-15.png GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24523 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T113000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260812T160211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T155044Z UID:10002239-1789124400-1789126200@www.dday.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-design-7.png GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National D-Day Memorial – Estes Plaza 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24523 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260910T163042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T163311Z UID:10005049-1788307200-1789343999@www.dday.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1843-scaled-e1683651157934.jpg GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24523 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20241014T143229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T145138Z UID:10002211-1786813200-1786824000@www.dday.org SUMMARY:No Excuse Night DESCRIPTION:Never been to the National D-Day Memorial? Haven’t been in a while? Come celebrate the Memorial’s 25th anniversary with a look at our latest additions and hear about future plans!\n\nThis free\, extended-hours event is held annually during the national Spirit of ’45 weekend to commemorate the end of World War II.\n\nDocents will be stationed throughout the Memorial to share information with guests.\n\nNo tickets or registration required. Rain or shine. Memorial site will be cleared for potentially severe weather approaching. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/no-excuse-night/ LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/no-excuse-featured-image-1.jpg GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24523 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260720T151919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T203042Z UID:10004505-1786802400-1786816800@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Blood Connection Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Blood donors help save lives today\, just as they did in World War II.  Be part of this tradition and support the National D-Day Memorial by giving blood at an on-site blood drive. \n \nThe Blood Connection\, the non-profit blood provider locally for Carilion Clinic\, will donate $10 for each blood donation collected to the Memorial. \nAs a thank you\, each donor will receive $60 in rewards. \nDonors must be at least 16 years with signed permission\, weigh at least 110 pounds\, have a valid ID\, and be in general good health. \nWalk-ins are welcome\, but appointments will be honored first. \nSchedule a donation time. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-blood-connection-bloodmobile/ LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ddayblood.jpg GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24523 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260615T144308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T165327Z UID:10004358-1786647600-1786654800@www.dday.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speakers Series with Keith Rocco\, Dr. John C. McManus\, & Kevin Hymel DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the opening of the D-Day\, Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit at the National D-Day Memorial\, join creative designer Keith Rocco and award-winning authors Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel\, who collaborated on the exhibit\, for a panel discussion on how this project developed and why it is so important today. \nVividly recreating the assault at Normandy\, the D-Day\, Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit\, will be featured in the Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset hut 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. \nA book signing with the panelists will follow the discussion. Books will be available in the Memorial gift shop. \nTicket purchase required. Admission for WWII veterans\, active-duty military\, and children under 6 is free at the gate. \nClick here to purchase tickets. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/distinguished-speakers-series-with-keith-rocco-dr-john-c-mcmanus-kevin-hymel/ LOCATION:Bobbie G. Johnson Pavilion National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design.png GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bobbie G. Johnson Pavilion National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24523 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260804T152851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152851Z UID:10004640-1786644000-1786647600@www.dday.org SUMMARY:D-Day\, Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit Opening Night DESCRIPTION:This special opening is for those attending the Distinguished Speakers Series panel discussion. Purchase event tickets here. \nVividly 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. \nFree with regular admission. \nThank you to the exhibit sponsor. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/d-day-omaha-beach-traveling-exhibit-opening-night/ LOCATION:Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset Hut\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24551 CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/At-Hells-Gate-by-Keith-Rocco-e1781534368292.jpg GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset Hut 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24551;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T210950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211358Z UID:10003913-1786107600-1786125600@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-3/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260508T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210157Z UID:10003945-1786021200-1786039200@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-2-2-2/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T205554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205444Z UID:10003888-1785934800-1785952800@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our sponsors. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20250814T160652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160652Z UID:10003080-1785837600-1785862800@www.dday.org SUMMARY:U.S. Coast Guard Birthday DESCRIPTION:U.S. Coast Guard veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.) URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-coast-guard-birthday/2026-08-04/ LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-design-16.png GEO:37.330489;-79.535929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle Bedford VA 24523 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Overlord Circle:geo:-79.535929,37.330489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T211425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210246Z UID:10003963-1785582000-1785596400@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. 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Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T210950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211358Z UID:10003912-1785502800-1785520800@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. 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Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260508T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210157Z UID:10003944-1785416400-1785434400@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-2-2-2/2026-07-30/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T205554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205444Z UID:10003887-1785330000-1785348000@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our sponsors. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition/2026-07-29/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T211425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210246Z UID:10003962-1784977200-1784991600@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-4-2/2026-07-25/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T210950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211358Z UID:10003911-1784898000-1784916000@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-3/2026-07-24/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260508T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210157Z UID:10003943-1784811600-1784829600@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-2-2-2/2026-07-23/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T205554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205444Z UID:10003886-1784725200-1784743200@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our sponsors. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T211425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210246Z UID:10003961-1784372400-1784386800@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-4-2/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T210950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211358Z UID:10003910-1784293200-1784311200@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-3/2026-07-17/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260508T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210157Z UID:10003942-1784206800-1784224800@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-2-2-2/2026-07-16/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T205554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205444Z UID:10003885-1784120400-1784138400@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our sponsors. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition/2026-07-15/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T211425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210246Z UID:10003960-1783767600-1783782000@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-4-2/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T210950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211358Z UID:10003909-1783688400-1783706400@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-3/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260508T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210157Z UID:10003941-1783602000-1783620000@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-2-2-2/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T205554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205444Z UID:10003884-1783515600-1783533600@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \n  \nThank you to our sponsors. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition/2026-07-08/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260324T210950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211358Z UID:10003908-1783083600-1783101600@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-3/2026-07-03/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000 DTSTAMP:20260926T012842 CREATED:20260508T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210157Z UID:10003940-1782997200-1783015200@www.dday.org SUMMARY:The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Legendary cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s legacy is one of cultural influence through his beloved Peanuts comic strip and of humble service in World War II. His wartime experience left a lasting impression on him\, so much so that he became the Capital Campaign Chair of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation from 1998 until his passing in 2000. \nPortrait of Charles M. Schulz in his army Uniform\, c. 1945.© SFIPT\, courtesy of the Charles M.Schulz Museum\, Santa Rosa\, CA \n“I think any sensible person with a grasp of history would have to admit that D-Day was the most important day of our century. Without D-Day it’s possible that Europe could have remained for another 25 or 50 years in darkness. I’m glad I wasn’t there\, and yet my admiration for the people who were knows no bounds.” – Charles M. Schulz\, 1999 \nThe National D-Day Memorial is proud to bring The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz to the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford\, Virginia. The traveling exhibition\, curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa\, California\, U.S.A.\, explores Schulz’s personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind the most successful comic strip in history. \nThe exhibition follows Schulz from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and tracks the development of the characters that make up the unique world of Peanuts. Thirty Peanuts comic strips\, Schulz quotes\, and photographs illuminate the story behind the creation of this most popular and influential cartoon strip. Comic strips by George Herriman (Krazy Kat)\, Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates)\, and Elzie C. Segar (Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye) shed light on how these prominent cartoonists influenced Schulz as a young artist and reveal the contrast of Schulz’s drawing style to the elaborately illustrated cartoons popular during the early 20th century. Schulz revolutionized the art of the comic strip through his single-handed dedication to the art\, wit\, and wisdom of Peanuts. \n©Peanuts Worldwide LLC \n  \n \nThank you to our sponsors.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://www.dday.org/events/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibition-2-2-2/2026-07-02/ LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 305 N. Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe930606_color-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR