World War II Day Camp registration is NOW LIVE! At 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. The camp is from Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26 from 8:30AM to 1PM daily. A t-shirt, goodie bag, and daily snacks are included. This camp will sell out! Register now!
Visit this one-of-a-kind display featuring World War II model planes, tanks, ships, jeeps, historic figures, and more. Sponsored by the Roanoke Valley International Plastic Modelers Society. Regular admission fees apply. Tours of the Memorial will be available throughout the day.
U.S. Army veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
https://vimeo.com/1194090680?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci It’s the immersive experience everyone is still talking about and asking to see again! When We Went In, the National D-Day Memorial’s exclusive, nighttime masterpiece is back by popular demand with a new prelude to honor America’s 250th anniversary! Created for the National D-Day Memorial by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech – When We Went In is an immersive nighttime presentation that transforms the Memorial’s grounds into a stunning, multi-media sensory experience. Using the Memorial itself as the dramatic backdrop for the narrative, this outdoor show retells the story of the Normandy invasion through first-hand...
https://vimeo.com/event/2144981 The 82nd anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy and the 25th anniversary of the National D-Day Memorial will be marked with a special ceremony. Parking for June 6 Ceremony On-site parking at the Memorial will be available to: World War II veterans Disabled with placard or plate D-Day Society members General public (first come, first served) Once on-site parking is full, arriving guests will be directed to a nearby overflow lot, with shuttle buses running to the Memorial site. Please plan to arrive by 10:30AM. The last bus will depart overflow parking for the Memorial at 10:45AM. Buses...
https://vimeo.com/1194090680?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci It’s the immersive experience everyone is still talking about and asking to see again! When We Went In, the National D-Day Memorial’s exclusive, nighttime masterpiece is back by popular demand with a new prelude to honor America’s 250th anniversary! Created for the National D-Day Memorial by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech – When We Went In is an immersive nighttime presentation that transforms the Memorial’s grounds into a stunning, multi-media sensory experience. Using the Memorial itself as the dramatic backdrop for the narrative, this outdoor show retells the story of the Normandy invasion through first-hand...
Our annual Memorial Day ceremony pays tribute to the fallen men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation. Guest Speaker - Ami Waldon, Mothers of Veteran Suicide President Ami WaldronPresident, Mothers of Veteran Suicide Ami Waldron, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, has lived in Bedford County, Virginia for the last 21 years. Waldron’s greatest joys are her four children and eight grandchildren. Military service is a significant part of her family’s story spanning across many generations, including a grandfather and many uncles who served in WWII. Waldron’s late stepfather was a Vietnam veteran. Her youngest son,...
U.S. Merchant Marine veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets' silent precision drill team, known as the Gregory Guard, combines military tradition and ceremony. Taking place in Gray Plaza and set against the Memorial’s symbolic beach tableau scene, the Gregory Guard will demonstrate precision and uniformity with a silent drill performance honoring the sacrifices of all those who have come before them. The Memorial stop is one of several the team will make at significant sites across Virginia. Memorial admission is free on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Gregory Guard
At the National D-Day Memorial's annual Family Day, kids and adults can together get a glimpse of life at home and on the front lines during World War II. Family Day features educational displays, demonstrations, living historians, children's activities, and special tours. Food will be available for purchase. The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ precision drill team, known as the Gregory Guard, will hold a performance on Gray Plaza at 10:45a.m., set against the Memorial’s symbolic beach tableau scene. The performance will last only minutes, so get there early to not miss it! Gregory Guard, VT Corps of Cadets Guests...
