The Final Salute - 75th D-Day Anniversary at the National D-Day Memorial

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge is honored to welcome visitors to the region for "The Final Salute" - the National D-Day Memorial's commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy during World War II.

20 of the 32 men from the town of Bedford who took part in the Allied invasion lost their lives, making the small community with its population of 3,200 the town with the highest per-capita loss of life during D-Day. This somber connection to D-Day and the community's commitment to honor the sacrifice of those brave souls are two of the primary reasons Bedford was selected as the location for the National D-Day Memorial, which opened in 2001.

The memorial has attracted thousands of visitors from around the world over the years and is an unforgettable experience for anyone spending time in Virginia's Blue Ridge.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary, the National D-Day Memorial will present "The Final Salute," which includes six days of ceremonies, interviews, displays and more. Visit the D-Day Memorial website to learn more >

The National D-Day Memorial is located in the Town of Bedford off U.S. Route 460.

Discounted Hotel Rates

Please see this list of hotels below that are offering special rates for the 75th anniversary of D-Day events. You must use the specific website booking link to access the special rate.

• Best Western Plus at Valley View - Website Booking Link
• Blue Ridge Hotel & Conference Center - Call the Front Desk (540) 563-9300 to request the National D-Day Event Rate
• Comfort Inn Airport Roanoke - Website Booking Link
• Comfort Inn Troutville - Roanoke North - Website Booking Link
• Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Downtown - Website Booking Link
• Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke - Website Booking Link
• Holiday Inn Express Roanoke - Civic Center - Website Booking Link
• Holiday Inn Roanoke - Valley View - Website Booking Link
• Home2Suites by Hilton Roanoke - Website Booking Link
• Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport/Valley View Mall - Website Booking Link
• MainStay Suites Airport - Website Booking Link
• Quality Inn Roanoke Airport - Website Booking Link
• SpringHill Suites Roanoke - Website Booking Link

You can also visit our Lodging page to find more options for accommodations in Virginia's Blue Ridge.