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On June 6, 1944, Allied troops battled insurmountable odds to secure freedom for the world. At our awe-inspiring memorial, we share their stories and pay tribute to their valor, fidelity, and unimaginable sacrifice. View Ticket & Hour Information.
The Story of the National D-Day Memorial. With the advocacy and guidance of D-Day veteran and Memorial founder, John Robert "Bob" Slaughter, along with other veterans, the Memorial and Bedford, VA has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors each year.
The 80th Anniversary of D-Day will be observed in a special ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Program highlights include recognition of D-Day and World War II veterans during an honor parade and roll call, guest speakers, music, and more.
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.
The Memorial is a Blue Star Museum, joining sites nationwide to provide free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day each year. Learn more about eligibility and participating museums.
The National D-Day Memorial Foundation’s mission is to preserve the lessons and legacy of D-Day. The Foundation maintains and operates the National D-Day Memorial in direct support of that educational mission.
The loss of the “Bedford Boys” is widely thought to be the highest per capita sacrifice made by any American community on D-Day. For that reason, Congress warranted the Memorial’s establishment in Bedford, Virginia, recognizing Bedford as emblematic of American homefront communities.
Purchase Memorial tickets online to begin your tour at the National D-Day Memorial, where you will learn the history of the Normandy invasion and the price one community paid for freedom. Bedford Boys Homefront Tour brochures are available at the Memorial and Bedford Area Welcome Center at 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA.
ABOUT THE MEMORIAL Located in Bedford, Virginia, the community suffering the highest per capita D-Day losses in the nation, the National D-Day Memorial honors all Allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944 during WWII. With its stylized English Garden, haunting beach tableau, and striking Victory
D-Day Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony. June 6th, 2027 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT. Free. The anniversary of D-Day will be observed in a special ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Free admission until noon. Add to calendar.