Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument

Due to short notice major construction works, access to the Observation Bunker located at the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument will be closed to the public from June 3 to 11, 2024.

Brittany American Cemetery lithograph

Brittany American Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 3 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public. 

Headstones at Netherlands American Cemetery

On May 4, in observance of Netherlands National Remembrance Day, the Netherlands American Cemetery will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We kindly ask that visitors plan their visit accordingly.

White Marble Headstones Mark Graves of U.S. Fallen Service Members at an ABMC Cemetery

During Memorial Day weekend, ABMC sites throughout the world will pay tribute to the more than 200,000 men and women honored overseas. All the ceremonies are free to attend and open to the public.  

Lafayette Escadrille Memorial and Cemetery

The Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery will exceptionally be closed on March 15, 2024, from 11 a.m. until the end of day.

Gold Star Mother at her son's grave in France

 The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) commemorates this Women’s History Month by celebrating all women who have contributed to the war efforts and have served their country in countless ways.