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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 a recognition of veterans, guest speakers, dignitaries, music, flyovers, and more. Surviving D-Day and World War II veterans will take part along with representatives from each of the Allied nations and military personnel. The commemoration begins with a morning ceremony featuring the laying of wreaths by D-Day units. Other activities include:
Living Historian Exhibits
An authentic Higgins Boat on display
Portraits of Heroes and Faces of the Fallen photo exhibit
Book signings by guest authors
No tickets required for commemoration ceremony.
View the complete list of 80th anniversary events on our 80th anniversary website.
Thursday, June 6 Commemoration Ceremony at 11:00AM
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, guest speakers, music, and more. Representatives from each of the Allied nations and military personnel will take part.
During the ceremony, WWII-era aircraft will take to the sky over the Memorial including Whiskey 7, the Douglas C-47A that served as lead plane of the second wave of paratroopers on D-Day. The event will also showcase a DUKW amphibious truck and an authentic LCVP (landing craft vehicle personnel) built by Higgins Industries in 1944.
Guests will also enjoy:
Living History displays
Portraits of Heroes and Faces of the Fallen photo exhibits
Book signings by guest authors
Free admission on June 6 for ceremony. No tickets required.
Additional events include:
BEDFORD BOYS TRIBUTE CENTER CEREMONY & COURTHOUSE BELL RINGING - June 6 at 6:15 PM (public event on the West Lawn of the Bedford County Courthouse at 123 E Main St, Bedford)
WHEN WE WENT IN: THE D-DAY EXPERIENCE IN LIGHT AND SOUND - June 7-8 at 7:30 PM (ticketed event)
TOUR THE NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL - June 7-8 from 10 AM - 5 PM (guided tour included with admission)
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS AT WORSHIP: A FIELD CHAPEL SERVICE - June 9 at 11 AM
View the complete list of 80th anniversary events on our 80th anniversary website.
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View the complete list of 80th anniversary events on our 80th anniversary website.
