New citizens taking the oath of citizenship. Eisenhower NHS will host a naturalization ceremony on June 6, 2024, at 10 am.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
"To the Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade..."
Dwight D. Eisenhower, June 5, 1944
Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) to remember and honor the men and women who 80 years ago risked everything to make the world safe for democracy. From June 6-9, Eisenhower NHS will host special programming on-site and in Gettysburg National Cemetery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day liberation of Normandy.
Eighty years ago, General Dwight D. Eisenhower led the Allied Expeditionary Force as it began the liberation of Western Europe from fascism and tyranny in World War II. With the eyes of the world upon them, soldiers, sailors, and airmen from over a dozen Allied countries braved the dangerous seas, skies, and sands of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
This year's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day will feature a special naturalization ceremony at Eisenhower National Site at 10 am on June 6, 2024.
Commemorative and interpretive programs will take place from June 6 through June 9, including living history at Eisenhower NHS, special ranger programs, guided walking tours of World War II burial sites in Gettysburg National Cemetery, and more.
Living history volunteers in front of the Eisenhower home.
NPS Photo
Schedule of Programs
A full schedule of programs and talks for the 80th anniversary D-Day is posted below. Please note this schedule is subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, interpretive programs on-site may be moved to the Eisenhower Bank Barn.
Visitors are encouraged to stop by and get our special D-Day 80th anniversary stamp, which is available on-site at Eisenhower NHS during these dates from 10 am through 4 pm.
Thursday, June 6
10 AM: Naturalization Ceremony at Eisenhower National Historic Site Join Eisenhower NHS as we commemorate the D-Day anniversary with a special naturalization ceremony on-site, welcoming new citizens. Our keynote speaker is Lt. Gen. Christopher Burne, USAF (Ret.). This ceremony will also include a performance from the Gettysburg Choral Society and remarks from NPS staff and partners. The ceremony will take place near the Eisenhower flagpole.
10 AM to 4 PM: Open House tours of the Eisenhower Home Visitors may go on self-guided tours of the Eisenhower home during these hours. Meet a park ranger in front of the home to begin your tour. Last entry to the home is at 4 pm.
2 PM: D-Day on the Homefront How did the “great crusade” in Normandy impact the Homefront in the United States? This 20-30 minute ranger program explores how D-Day was seen in the U.S. by exploring several individuals and places, including the Eisenhower family, the citizens of Gettysburg, and more. This program takes place at the Eisenhower Teahouse.
Community Program: Evening Lecture with Dr. Jared Frederick
The World War II American Experience Museum is hosting Dr. Jared Frederick for an evening program and book signing on June 6 at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit their website here.
10 AM to 4 PM: Open House tours of the Eisenhower Home Visitors may go on self-guided tours of the Eisenhower home during these hours. Meet a park ranger in front of the home to begin your tour. Last entry to the home is at 4 pm.
2 PM: D-Day on the Homefront How did the “great crusade” in Normandy impact the Homefront in the United States? This 20-30 minute ranger program explores how D-Day was seen in the U.S. by exploring several individuals and places, including the Eisenhower family, the citizens of Gettysburg, and more. This program takes place at the Eisenhower Teahouse.
5:30 PM: “Masters of the Air”: Air War Casualties in Gettysburg National Cemetery Before the Allies could invade Europe, they had to win the war in the air. Join a park ranger for this hour-long walking tour exploring stories of the men who lost their lives fighting the Air War in Europe in World War II. This program meets at the Taneytown Rd. entrance to Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Saturday, June 8
10 AM to 4 PM: Open House tours of the Eisenhower home Visitors may go on self-guided tours of the Eisenhower home during these hours. Meet a park ranger in front of the home to begin your tour. Last entry to the home is at 4 pm.
10 AM to 4 PM: Living History Displays Open to the Public Learn about the individuals who made the D-Day invasion possible. Eisenhower NHS will host a living history display discussing U.S. and Allied forces on D-Day.
10 AM: Citizenship Reading Adventure Family Program What is a citizen? What do they do? Explore the important role of citizens and citizenship during this special reading adventure, followed by a hands-on learning and drawing activity about World War II soldiers! This program meets at the Eisenhower Teahouse.
12:00 PM: D-Day Battlefield in a Box Explore the Normandy invasion through this interactive program with a park ranger. This program takes place at the Eisenhower Teahouse.
1 PM: Our Brave Allies in Arms: A Living History Program How did America’s Allies fight on D-Day? Meet our living history volunteers for a discussion of British commandos and the French resistance on D-Day. This program meets in front of the Eisenhower home.
2 PM: D-Day on the Homefront How did the “great crusade” in Normandy impact the Homefront in the United States? This 20-30 minute ranger program explores how D-Day was seen in the U.S. by exploring several individuals and places, including the Eisenhower family, the citizens of Gettysburg, and more. This program takes place at the Eisenhower Teahouse.
5:30 PM: Casualties of 1944 in Gettysburg National Cemetery The road to victory in World War II was long and costly. This one-hour long walking tour will examine the stories of casualties from throughout 1944 who are buried in Gettysburg. This program meets at the Taneytown Rd. entrance to Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Sunday, June 9
10 AM to 3 PM: Open House tours of the Eisenhower home Visitors may go on self-guided tours of the Eisenhower home during these hours. Meet a park ranger in front of the home to begin your tour. Last entry to the home is at 4 pm.
10 AM to 3 PM: Living History Displays Open to the Public Learn about the individuals who made the D-Day invasion possible. Eisenhower NHS will host a living history display discussing U.S. and Allied forces on D-Day.
12:00 PM: D-Day Battlefield in a Box Explore the Normandy invasion through this interactive program with a park ranger. This program takes place at the Eisenhower Teahouse.
1 PM: Our Brave Allies in Arms: A Living History Program How did America’s Allies fight on D-Day? Meet our living history volunteers for a discussion of British commandos and the French resistance on D-Day. This program meets in front of the Eisenhower home.
2 PM: D-Day on the Homefront How did the “great crusade” in Normandy impact the Homefront in the United States? This 20-30 minute ranger program explores how D-Day was seen in the U.S. by exploring several individuals and places, including the Eisenhower family, the citizens of Gettysburg, and more. This program takes place at the Eisenhower Teahouse.
