Policies and Guidelines
- Please take special care to watch children. Running, climbing, and yelling are not appropriate.
- Wading, playing, or throwing objects into the reflection pool is strictly prohibited.
- No recreational activities
- No eating, drinking (with the exception of water), or smoking while on monument grounds. Picnic tables are located inside the Memorial’s pavilion, though not always available.
- No firearms are permitted on the Memorial grounds.
- No alcoholic beverages are permitted on Memorial grounds.
- No Unauthorized Use of Memorial/Foundation Names and Logos: The Memorial’s logos are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and are protected under trademark law.
- Photography/Artwork/Image Use Policy: The design elements of the Memorial are registered in the United States Copyright Office and protected under copyright law. Visitors are permitted to take pictures or video on/of the Memorial site, or create artistic depictions, for personal use only. Such images are not to be sold; used commercially or promotionally; used by political campaigns/organizations/groups, religious organizations/groups, non-profits or businesses without the express written permission of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation or licensing agreement. As the Memorial is a place of reverence, its use as a photo session location is prohibited. The Memorial site is private property thus the Foundation retains the right to limit or deny photography or video activity/requests or site access at any time.
- Drone Policy: Trespass by unmanned aircraft (drone) is not permitted. Unmanned aircraft (drone) operation on/over Memorial property may be in violation of federal regulation § 107.45 Operation in prohibited or restricted areas and/or § 107.39 Operation over human beings and Virginia statute § 18.2-121.3. Trespass with an unmanned aircraft system; penalty and/or § 18.2-324.2. Use of unmanned aircraft system for certain purposes; penalty. The Memorial’s 50-acre site is private property, predominantly open-air, and occupied by staff or security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Foundation’s risk management policy prohibits the launch of unmanned aircraft (drones) from Memorial property or operation over the Memorial site for the safety of our guests, staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- No Animals: With the exception of service dogs, no animals are permitted within the monument’s perimeter. The Memorial has a kennel area to place pets while visiting the site. Inquire with the ticketing agent for more information.
- No Political Campaigning: The National D-Day Memorial Foundation is apolitical and non-partisan. Therefore, campaigning for public office is prohibited on Memorial grounds to include: distribution of campaign materials; the wearing of campaign clothing such as shirts, hats, and buttons; placement of campaign signs; engaging Memorial guests, volunteers, or staff in campaign conversation; the use of the Memorial’s name or imagery in campaign ads, social media, etc.
- No Distribution of Material/Solicitation: The distribution of any material or solicitation of Memorial guests is prohibited without the express written permission of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation.