BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National D-Day Memorial - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20241014T140154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133717Z UID:10002199-1778889600-1788825599@www.dday.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2021-we-are-a-bsm_horizontal-poster-e1683643737922.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:20260619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260324T210950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211358Z UID:10003906-1781874000-1781892000@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-3/2026-06-19/ 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:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260612T191431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T191628Z UID:10004356-1781949600-1781967600@www.dday.org SUMMARY:World War II in Miniature DESCRIPTION:Visit this one-of-a-kind display featuring World War II model planes\, tanks\, ships\, jeeps\, historic figures\, and more. \nSponsored by the Roanoke Valley International Plastic Modelers Society. \nRegular admission fees apply. Tours of the Memorial will be available throughout the day. URL:https://www.dday.org/events/world-war-ii-in-miniature/ LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/WWII-in-Miniature.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:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260324T211425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210246Z UID:10003922-1781953200-1781967600@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-4-2/2026-06-20/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260514T183755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T192139Z UID:10004354-1782086400-1782518399@www.dday.org SUMMARY:World War II Day Camp DESCRIPTION:World War II Day Camp registration is NOW LIVE! \nAt this year’s camp for rising 3rd-6th graders\, campers will learn about the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower\, from his childhood through his presidency. \nThe camp is from Monday\, June 22 – Friday\, June 26 from 8:30AM to 1PM daily. \nA t-shirt\, goodie bag\, and daily snacks are included. \nThis camp will sell out! Register now! URL:https://www.dday.org/events/world-war-ii-day-camp/ LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dday.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/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:20260624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260324T205554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205444Z UID:10003882-1782306000-1782324000@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/2026-06-24/ 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:20260625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260508T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210157Z UID:10003939-1782392400-1782410400@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-2-2-2/2026-06-25/ 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:20260626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260324T210950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T211358Z UID:10003907-1782478800-1782496800@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-3/2026-06-26/ 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:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260324T211425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T210246Z UID:10003958-1782558000-1782572400@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-4-2/2026-06-27/ 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:20260701T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 CREATED:20260324T205554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205444Z UID:10003883-1782910800-1782928800@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/2026-07-01/ 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:20260618T182805 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260708T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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. 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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:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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. 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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:20260717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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. 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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:20260718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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:20260731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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. 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-3/2026-07-31/ 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:20260801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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. 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-4-2/2026-08-01/ 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:20260618T182805 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:20260805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T182805 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 END:VCALENDAR