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.

As part of the June 6th commemorations, both the Faces of the Fallen and Portraits of Heroes projects are on display! Vi...
06/04/2026

As part of the June 6th commemorations, both the Faces of the Fallen and Portraits of Heroes projects are on display! Visit the Gold Star Garden to honor all of these heroes.

Celebrate 25 years of honoring valor, fidelity, and sacrifice this weekend at the National D-Day Memorial! Our anniversa...
06/04/2026

Celebrate 25 years of honoring valor, fidelity, and sacrifice this weekend at the National D-Day Memorial! Our anniversary events are Friday & Saturday. Check out our digital program so you don't miss a thing!

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How tall is the Overlord Arch? The answer to yesterday’s is 44 feet, 6 inches high – referencing the date of the invas...
06/03/2026

How tall is the Overlord Arch? The answer to yesterday’s is 44 feet, 6 inches high – referencing the date of the invasion, June 6, 1944.

4,436 Souls and Counting... As the world commemorates the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, an update on the Memorial's decades...
06/03/2026

4,436 Souls and Counting... As the world commemorates the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, an update on the Memorial's decades-long effort to know, by name, each of the Allied fallen of 6 June 1944. 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!...

06/02/2026

Four American generals, one United States. Explore the course of human events as WHEN WE WENT IN returns with a new salute to 250 years of American service and sacrifice. ONLY at the National D-Day Memorial June 5 & 6. Get tickets now at https://store.dday.org/Events.aspx?display=events

On June 6, 2026, the National D-Day Memorial will celebrate 25 years of honoring our heroes’ valor, fidelity, and sacrif...
06/02/2026

On June 6, 2026, the National D-Day Memorial will celebrate 25 years of honoring our heroes’ valor, fidelity, and sacrifice on D-Day. This month’s will test your knowledge of the Memorial itself!

This iconic feature of the Memorial, the Overlord Arch commemorates the Allied victory on D-Day. Among the layers of symbolism is the very height of the Arch. How tall does the Overlord Arch stand? Put your guesses in the comments and check back tomorrow for the answer!

There’s only a few spots left for WWII Day Camp! Rising 3rd-6th grade students will learn about the life of Eisenhower o...
06/01/2026

There’s only a few spots left for WWII Day Camp! Rising 3rd-6th grade students will learn about the life of Eisenhower over the week of June 22-26. Register your students at store.dday.org under “Event Tickets” before it sells out!

in 1958, the remains of two unknown soldiers, one from World War II and one from the Korean War, were interred at Arli...
05/30/2026

in 1958, the remains of two unknown soldiers, one from World War II and one from the Korean War, were interred at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Before they were laid to rest, President Eisenhower placed a Medal of Honor on both caskets (pictured).

It's the National D-Day Memorial's 25th anniversary! Check out all of our commemoration events in this digital flipbook!
05/28/2026

It's the National D-Day Memorial's 25th anniversary! Check out all of our commemoration events in this digital flipbook!

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Bedford, VA
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