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The National D-Day Memorial Experience life-size courage. 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.
Stories are everywhere at the National D-Day Memorial. You can find them in our poignant statues, meaningful artifacts, engaging tour guides, and directly from the valiant men and women who served on that fateful day and beyond.
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 features to enhance their visits including an interactive map, brick finder, and memorial wall name finder.
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.
Created by the late Hershel “Woody” Williams, the longest-surviving Medal of Honor recipient from WWII, Williams personally chose the National D-Day Memorial as the site of the first such monument in Virginia.
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 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.
Use the interactive virtual tour experience below to visit select vantage points at the National D-Day Memorial.
“Portraits of Heroes” was an outdoor photo exhibit during the D-Day 80th Anniversary events at the National D-Day Memorial ground and on this page for public access. Submissions were provided by the public during a six-month period ending May 6, 2024.