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This event is free and open to the public. Register today to join us in person or to view the event online.
Join us to mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy landings and the 26th anniversary of The National WWII Museum. Presented in memory of D-Day veteran and Museum friend Dr. Harold “Hal” Baumgarten, The National WWII Museum’s annual D-Day commemoration remembers the men who landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
This year’s program will feature Rosie the Riveters, recipients of the 2026 American Spirit Award. These women answered the call to serve by joining the wartime workforce and taking on demanding roles that had long been reserved for men—reshaping women’s place in American society as a result. Learn how their labor helped produce critical supplies to support the Allied fighting forces on D-Day, and join us in honoring their vital contributions to our country.
During your visit, be sure to grab a free Commemorations Family Activity Guide to learn more about the different days The National WWII Museum commemorates each year and spark your little one's interest in WWII history.
For more information, contact Maggie Hartley, Ed.D., Director of Public Engagement at maggie.hartley@nationalww2museum.org.
The Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Endowment, made possible by the generous gift of Karen and Leopold Sher, ensures that Dr. Baumgarten’s legacy will live on in perpetuity and helps the Museum fulfill its mission to educate future generations about the events of World War II and its lasting impacts.
Free Admission Available for Blue Star Families
Free admission for our nation’s military personnel and their families is available from May 16 through Labor Day through the Blue Star Museums program, a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America. Learn more about the program and reserve your tickets here.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [Grant No. MA-257854-OMS-25]. Visit imls.gov to learn more.
