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SUMMARY:Blue Star Museums
DESCRIPTION:The National D-Day Memorial joins museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative\, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The 2024 season runs Armed Forces Day\, Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 to Labor Day\, Monday\, September 7\, 2026. The Memorial is open daily\, 10AM-5PM. \nThe free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force\, Army\, Coast Guard\, Marine Corps\, Navy\, and Space Force\, members of the Reserves\, National Guard\, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps\, NOAA Commissioned Corps\, and up to five family members. \nQualified members will show their military or dependent identification card (see our Frequently Asked Questions for links to those forms of identification) for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. \nBlue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families\, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/blue-star-museums/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000
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SUMMARY:No Excuse Night
DESCRIPTION:Never been to the National D-Day Memorial? Haven’t been in a while? Come celebrate the Memorial’s 25th anniversary with a look at our latest additions and hear about future plans!\n\nThis free\, extended-hours event is held annually during the national Spirit of ’45 weekend to commemorate the end of World War II.\n\nDocents will be stationed throughout the Memorial to share information with guests.\n\nNo tickets or registration required. Rain or shine. Memorial site will be cleared for potentially severe weather approaching.
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/no-excuse-night/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
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SUMMARY:Poppy Peace Garden
DESCRIPTION:Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. \nTo pay remembrance\, 4\,436 red poppies are placed alongside the Le Monument Aux Morts sculpture as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The garden also commemorates the 9/11 anniversary and the first responders who sacrificed their lives for the safety of others. \nThe display can be viewed during daily operating hours\, 10AM – 5PM. Regular admission fees apply. \nPoppies may be purchased in honor or memory of veterans\, active-duty service members\, or first responders. \nThank you to our Poppy Peace Garden sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/poppy-peace-garden-2/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Air Force Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Air Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-air-force-birthday-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:National POW/MIA Recognition Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we recognize prisoners of war and America’s sons and daughters who remain missing with our annual wreath laying at the Memorial’s POW/MIA flag\, located on the east lawn (behind the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument). Regular admission fees apply.
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/national-pow-mia-recognition-day-2025/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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SUMMARY:U.S. Navy Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Navy veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-navy-birthday-2/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T170000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Marine Corps veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-marine-corps-birthday-2/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T110000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Observance 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Veterans Day observance ceremony saluting all who have served. \n \nFree admission until noon. Guided tours begin at 1PM. Please bring your own chair. No food in plaza. No pets (service animals welcome). \nThank you to our Veterans Day event sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/veterans-day-observance-2026/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T210000
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SUMMARY:Flames of Memory
DESCRIPTION:As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the 4\,436 men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. \nArranged throughout the Memorial’s grounds\, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom. \nFree admission. Donations welcome. \nThank you to our sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/flames-of-memory-3-2/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T210000
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SUMMARY:Flames of Memory
DESCRIPTION:As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the 4\,436 men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. \nArranged throughout the Memorial’s grounds\, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom. \nFree admission. Donations welcome. \nThank you to our sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/flames-of-memory-3-2/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T210000
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SUMMARY:Flames of Memory
DESCRIPTION:As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the 4\,436 men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. \nArranged throughout the Memorial’s grounds\, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom. \nFree admission. Donations welcome. \nThank you to our sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/flames-of-memory-3-2/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:25th Anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T170000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Space Force Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Space Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-space-force-birthday-2/2026-12-20/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160534Z
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SUMMARY:National Maritime Day
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Merchant Marine veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/national-maritime-day/2027-05-22/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150943Z
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SUMMARY:HONORING THE FALLEN: MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Memorial Day ceremony pays tribute to the fallen men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation. \n \nFree admission until noon. Guided tours begin at 1PM. Please bring your own chair. No food in plaza. No pets (service animals welcome).
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/honoring-the-fallen-memorial-day/2027-05-31/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270606T110000
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SUMMARY:Remembering Their Valor\, Fidelity\, and Sacrifice: The Anniversary of the Allied Landing in Normandy
DESCRIPTION:The anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy will be marked with a special ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford\, Virginia. \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/anniversary-of-d-day-commemoration-ceremony/2027-06-06/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
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SUMMARY:U.S. Army Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Army veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-army-birthday/2027-06-14/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
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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/2027-08-04/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270912
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SUMMARY:Poppy Peace Garden
DESCRIPTION:Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. \nTo pay remembrance\, 4\,436 red poppies are placed alongside the Le Monument Aux Morts sculpture as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The garden also commemorates the 9/11 anniversary and the first responders who sacrificed their lives for the safety of others. \nThe display can be viewed during daily operating hours\, 10AM – 5PM. Regular admission fees apply. \nPoppies may be purchased in honor or memory of veterans\, active-duty service members\, or first responders. \nThank you to our Poppy Peace Garden sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/poppy-peace-garden-2/2027-09-02/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270917T113000
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SUMMARY:National POW/MIA Recognition Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we recognize prisoners of war and America’s sons and daughters who remain missing with our annual wreath laying at the Memorial’s POW/MIA flag\, located on the east lawn (behind the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument). Regular admission fees apply.
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/national-pow-mia-recognition-day-2025/2027-09-17/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270918T170000
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UID:10003026-1821261600-1821286800@www.dday.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Air Force Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Air Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-air-force-birthday-2/2027-09-18/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271013T170000
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CREATED:20250814T155536Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Navy Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Navy veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-navy-birthday-2/2027-10-13/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
CREATED:20250814T155442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155442Z
UID:10003039-1825840800-1825866000@www.dday.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Marine Corps veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-marine-corps-birthday-2/2027-11-10/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
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UID:10002218-1825930800-1825934400@www.dday.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Observance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Veterans Day observance ceremony saluting all who have served. \n \nFree admission until noon. Guided tours begin at 1PM. Please bring your own chair. No food in plaza. No pets (service animals welcome). \nThank you to our Veterans Day event sponsors.
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/veterans-day-observance/2027-11-11/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
CREATED:20250814T155807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155807Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Space Force Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Space Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-space-force-birthday-2/2027-12-20/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160534Z
UID:10003076-1842602400-1842627600@www.dday.org
SUMMARY:National Maritime Day
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Merchant Marine veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/national-maritime-day/2028-05-22/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
CREATED:20241014T140633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150943Z
UID:10002983-1843210800-1843218000@www.dday.org
SUMMARY:HONORING THE FALLEN: MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Memorial Day ceremony pays tribute to the fallen men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation. \n \nFree admission until noon. Guided tours begin at 1PM. Please bring your own chair. No food in plaza. No pets (service animals welcome).
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/honoring-the-fallen-memorial-day/2028-05-29/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
CREATED:20241014T142549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T151211Z
UID:10002233-1843902000-1843902000@www.dday.org
SUMMARY:Remembering Their Valor\, Fidelity\, and Sacrifice: The Anniversary of the Allied Landing in Normandy
DESCRIPTION:The anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy will be marked with a special ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford\, Virginia. \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/anniversary-of-d-day-commemoration-ceremony/2028-06-06/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T170000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Army Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Army veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-army-birthday/2028-06-14/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154838
CREATED:20250814T160652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160652Z
UID:10003082-1848996000-1849021200@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/2028-08-04/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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