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09/08/2026

🌿 Celebrate History, Culture & Connection at Poplar Forest! 🌿
Join Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest on September 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Roots and Reconnection Festival, a special day honoring, celebrating, and educating visitors about the lives, culture, and history of the enslaved Africans who lived and worked at the plantation, as well as the rich culture and experiences of African Americans today.
Enjoy music and dance performances, explore engaging exhibits and tours, savor delicious food from onsite vendors, and take part in meaningful conversations about our shared history and its connection to the present.

Event admission is free!

For more information: https://www.poplarforest.org/event/roots-and-reconnection-festival-2026/

09/03/2026

Every year, the Memorial marks the end of WWII with the Poppy Peace Garden. The poppies, which line the path to the Le Monument aux Morts sculpture, pay visual tribute to the men and women who have given their all to preserve our freedoms and safety. The poppies also honor the anniversary of 9/11 and the first responders who sacrificed their lives for others.

The Poppy Peace Garden will be on display from September 2-11. Regular admission fees apply. For more information, visit dday.org/events

08/18/2026

The Bedford County Fair returns to Bedford August 21-23 at Liberty Lake Park! Free admission!
Friday 4pm-10pm
Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm

The annual Bedford County Fair returns to Liberty Lake Park Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23. The tradition offers the region a weekend of agricultural exhibits, carnival rides and

08/15/2026

Video of the America250 parade held in Destination Bedford Virginia on Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026. 🇺🇸
https://youtu.be/aJtGsJKV34A?si=lML72K0N4eTSaKkI
VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission

Valued Veterans Bedford Parade Video shown at 2026 VMA Annual Conve...

08/12/2026

The Bedford Professional Women celebrated America’s 250th at their membership event with a festive, all-American evening! 🇺🇸

Guests enjoyed a delicious country-style buffet dinner and a beautiful homemade cake by local cake maker Diane Wilson. 🎂

08/06/2026

Join the Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library on Saturday, August 8, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. for an engaging Summer Speaker Series presentation. Karen Rowlett, Archivist and Deputy Clerk of the Bedford Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, will share insights into the historic records preserved by the Clerk’s Office and how they can help uncover your family's genealogy and local history.

The program will be held on the third floor of the Bedford Museum. Admission is $10 for adults, and children attend free.

Pay at the door, or purchase your tickets in advance here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DZLT4UZEJG6XG

Whether you're researching your family tree or simply love local history, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

08/06/2026

Mark your calendar for these special performances in honor of America's 250th!
Blue Ridge Harmeneers Barbershop Chorus

🇺🇸 America: A Nation of Many Voices 🇺🇸

Join the Blue Ridge Harmeneers this November as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday through music that tells the story of our nation.

From the mountains of Shenandoah to the streets of New York, New York, from Georgia on My Mind to Deep in the Heart of Texas, this concert explores the places, people, and traditions that have shaped America through the power of four-part harmony.

We’re also excited to welcome special guests throughout the weekend:
🎵 Thursday, November 12 – Fourgone Confusion, High Cotton, and the Blue Ridge Belles
🎵 Friday, November 13 – Virginia Blend
🎵 Saturday, November 14 – Virginia Blend

📍 Performance Schedule

Thursday, November 12 • 7:00 PM
Trinity Ecumenical Parish
Moneta, Virginia

Friday, November 13 • 7:00 PM
Main Street United Methodist Church
Bedford, Virginia

Saturday, November 14 • 2:30 PM
Mountain View Church
Forest, Virginia

🎟 Tickets
Adults: $15
Children 12 & Under: FREE
Groups of 10 or more: $10 per person (advance purchase)

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate America: A Nation of Many Voices. There truly is something for everyone, and we’d love to share this musical journey with you.

07/29/2026

As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, experience stories that helped shape our nation right here in Destination Bedford Virginia!

From Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest to the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford's history spans generations of leadership, sacrifice, and freedom.

We're proud to share this article from Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine highlighting why Bedford is a must-visit destination during the America250 commemoration. View the link below or pick up a free copy at the Bedford Area Welcome Center!

https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/sponsored-content/where-americas-250-year-story-comes-alive-in-bedford-va/

07/17/2026

Remembering the Bedford Boys!
Visit us in Bedford to tour the Bedford Boys Tribute Center and National D-Day Memorial.