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Veterans Day Observance 2024

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

Join us for our annual Veterans Day observance ceremony saluting all who have served with keynote speaker Mitchell Yockelson. https://vimeo.com/event/2144981 About the Speaker Mitchell Yockelson Yockelson manages the National Archives and Records Administration Archival Recovery Program, leading investigations of thefts of historical documents and museum artifacts. His work has been featured on 60 Minutes, PBS, C-SPAN, the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and Washington Post. Additionally, Yockelson is a professor of military history at Norwich University and the author of many books, articles and reviews. His latest book, The Paratrooper Generals: Matthew Ridgway, Maxwell Taylor, and the American Airborne...

Event Series Lunchbox Lecture Series

Lunchbox Lecture: Cold as the Devil with Jim Triesler

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States +2 more

Join Jim Triesler, Director of Education for the Virginia War Memorial, as he shares stories from the Battle of the Bulge, which Winston Churchill called the greatest American battle of World War II. https://www.youtube.com/live/3NFvQJC87ho?si=HdwUrpL47Z_BlWFY About the speaker: Jim Triesler is an award-winning educator who serves as the Director of Education for the Virginia War Memorial and as Historian for the National Battle of the Bulge Association. He and his students were the recipients of a Save Our History Award from the History Channel for their work towards preserving thousands of WWII letters. 

Free

Event Series Flames of Memory

Flames of Memory

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. Arranged 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. Free admission. Donations welcome. Thank you to our sponsors.  

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Event Series Christmas in Wartime

Christmas in Wartime

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

Christmas 1944 on the frontlines comes to life with this unique presentation featuring re-enactors and living history displays, reminiscent of how soldiers celebrated the holidays while fighting in World War II. Held Friday & Saturday evening in conjunction with our Flames of Memory event. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Free
Event Series Flames of Memory

Flames of Memory

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. Arranged 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. Free admission. Donations welcome. Thank you to our sponsors.  

Free
Event Series Christmas in Wartime

Christmas in Wartime

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

Christmas 1944 on the frontlines comes to life with this unique presentation featuring re-enactors and living history displays, reminiscent of how soldiers celebrated the holidays while fighting in World War II. Held Friday & Saturday evening in conjunction with our Flames of Memory event. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Free
Event Series Flames of Memory

Flames of Memory

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. Arranged 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. Free admission. Donations welcome. Thank you to our sponsors.  

Free
Event Series National Guard Birthday

National Guard Birthday

National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

National Guardsmen and National Guard veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)

Event Series Lunchbox Lecture Series

Lunchbox Lecture: The Black Panthers with Gina M. DiNicolo

Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset Hut 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA

Gina M. DiNicolo The first African American armored unit to see combat in WWII, the 761st Tank Battalion made history and contributed mightily to victory in WWII. Praised by no less than George Patton, the 761st is also known for its most famous soldier: future star and baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson. Gina DiNicolo, author of The Black Panthers: A Story of Race, War, and Courage, will separate fact from legend in this fascinating virtual talk. While this is a virtual event, guests are invited to watch live in the Memorial's Fleda A. Ring Education Quonset Hut. https://youtube.com/live/pcA7bfCHDNE?feature=share