National D-Day Memorial

National D-Day Memorial Visit website for hours and to learn more. Located in Bedford, Virginia— the community suffering the highest-known, per capita D-Day loss in the Nation.

Located in Bedford, Virginia, USA - the community suffering the highest-known, per capita D-Day loss in the United States, the National D-Day Memorial teaches the lessons and legacy of D-Day and WWII. The National D-Day Memorial honors the Allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 during World War II. With its stylized English Garden, haunting invasion tableau, an

d striking Victory Plaza, the Memorial stands as a powerful permanent tribute to the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of D-Day participants. Surrounded by the beautiful majestic Blue Ridge mountains, this makes for a solemn and respectful tribute for our fallen heroes. SUMMER GUIDED WALKING TOURS NOTICE:
Guided tours may be suspended due to extreme weather or temperatures, for the safety of guests and guides. Guided tours may sometimes not be offered due to volunteer availability. Please call 540-587-3619 to check guided tour availability before your visit. When available, tours are scheduled daily between 10 AM and 4 PM. Tours are approximately one hour and leave from the Gift Shop. For our visitors requiring mobility assistance, wheelchairs are provided at no charge. Please request a wheelchair at the ticket counter. As part of our safety protocol, the wheelchairs are wiped clean after each use. Patrons are not required to take the guided walking tour. With paid admission, visitors can stroll the grounds with the provided site map. The site map includes information on the architecture and the historical narrative of the Memorial. Guests may also download the Memorial’s free app for Apple and Android, to access the interactive tour feature. Visit our Self-Guided Tours page for more ways to explore the Memorial at your leisure. Additionally, the Memorial site will be cleared in the event of thunder or lightning.

The answer to yesterday’s is the Red Ball Express! Although it was only operational for 83 days, this convoy delivered...
08/26/2026

The answer to yesterday’s is the Red Ball Express! Although it was only operational for 83 days, this convoy delivered over four hundred thousand tons of supplies. In the aftermath of the Normandy Campaign, the men of the Red Ball Express kept the Allied Forces supplied and helped maintain the pace of victory.

Someone Talked! host John C. McManus moonlights as a "chump" with fellow historian Kevin Hymel on World War II LIVE. The...
08/26/2026

Someone Talked! host John C. McManus moonlights as a "chump" with fellow historian Kevin Hymel on World War II LIVE. They join us in our studio for this special crossover episode with a guest appearance by WWII LIVE producer Mark Fastoso, who makes "honorary chumps" of our co-hosts. Watch now at https://ow.ly/6x2i50ZEQpf

For this week’s edition of , can you name this convoy system? Beginning operation in ‘44 and largely staffed by Afric...
08/25/2026

For this week’s edition of , can you name this convoy system? Beginning operation in ‘44 and largely staffed by African American service members, this convoy's record for largest delivery was 12,300 tons in one day. Name the convoy and check back tomorrow for the answer!

One of the foremost goals of the Schools at War program was fundraising for the war effort through war bonds. The studen...
08/23/2026

One of the foremost goals of the Schools at War program was fundraising for the war effort through war bonds. The students themselves could purchase war bonds but, even more importantly, they could promote war bonds to their family and friends. By the conclusion of the war, students and their families had generated more than $2 billion in war bonds, stamps, and other donations.

08/21/2026

A special evening of history and remembrance at No Excuse Night. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we commemorated the Spirit of ’45!

Watch the highlights, then plan your visit to the National D-Day Memorial at dday.org.

The answer to yesterday’s is the USS Osprey, one of the minesweepers assigned to D-Day! On June 5, 1944, the Osprey wa...
08/19/2026

The answer to yesterday’s is the USS Osprey, one of the minesweepers assigned to D-Day! On June 5, 1944, the Osprey was clearing mines in the English Channel when it struck a mine. It would sink not long afterward, claiming the lives of six sailors. The courage of these men is now honored at the Memorial with a new plaque detailing their story.

Nina Willner returns to share more of her father's remarkable story of survival as told in The Boys in the Light. Listen...
08/19/2026

Nina Willner returns to share more of her father's remarkable story of survival as told in The Boys in the Light. Listen and subscribe

In World War II, the warnings were everywhere: the enemy is listening! Now, it’s your turn to eavesdrop. Join the conversation with Someone Talked! – the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.

Welcome back to ! One of the newest additions to the Memorial is a plaque honoring this vessel, considered the first ca...
08/18/2026

Welcome back to ! One of the newest additions to the Memorial is a plaque honoring this vessel, considered the first casualty of the D-Day crossings. Name the vessel in the comments and check back tomorrow for the answer!

08/18/2026

History, art, and expert insight came together during our Distinguished Speakers Series at the National D-Day Memorial.

Keith Rocco, Dr. John C. McManus, and Kevin Hymel joined us for a compelling panel discussion celebrating the opening of the D-Day, Omaha Beach Traveling Exhibit.

Thank you to our distinguished guests and everyone who attended.

Watch the reel for highlights from this memorable event!

in ‘43, the morning after troops of the Seventh Army’s 3ID became the first Allied soldiers to enter Messina, Patton a...
08/17/2026

in ‘43, the morning after troops of the Seventh Army’s 3ID became the first Allied soldiers to enter Messina, Patton arrived in the Sicilian city. The Americans had beaten the British in a race in which Patton had earlier written “the prestige of the U.S. Army is at stake.”

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