Located in Bedford, VA, the National D-Day Memorial is "a must visit for anyone interested in World War II or American military history."

While the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, usually termed D-Day, did not end the war in Europe—that would take eleven more months—success on that day created a path to victory …

On June 6, 2019, the Memorial marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day with more than 10,000 in attendance, including more than 100 World War II veterans, who witnessed a stunning aerial …

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 …

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 …

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.

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As the Memorial is a place of reverence, its use as a photo session location is prohibited. The Memorial site is private property thus the Foundation retains the right to limit or deny …

The National D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Fire Department will remember the September 11, 2001 attacks with an annual wreath laying and remarks. Regular admission fees apply.

The board set a laudable but challenging goal: the Memorial would identify and remember, by name, every single Allied soldier, sailor, airman, and coastguardsman killed on June 6, 1944, …