Bedford, Virginia, has built a memorial for the brave soldiers who lost their lives on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The complex at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Virginia has a 44-foot-tall archway.The arch features the Allies' 12 flags and the codename "overlord," referring to the mission.
The Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library lie in the town's center.Throughout the museum's many levels and rooms, you may learn about the history of Bedford and its people.
The Big Otter Mill, also known as the Forbes Mill, has become a part of Bedford's history and culture since 1785.The ownership of this mill dates back to Revolutionary War soldier Joseph Hardy Sr.He constructed the structure for grist and sawmills in the early 1800s.
The family-owned Peaks of Otter Winery lies in the shadow of the Peaks of Otter Mountains.A couple of its fruity wines include Apple Pie and Kiss the Devil.Also, try their signature Touriga Nacional.
Liberty Station in Bedford, Virginia, is a repurposed historic train station.Founded in the 1880s, the train station served passengers until 1971. That year, the town demolished the station to make way for a shopping mall. Located in Bedford's historic Centertown, the Liberty Station restaurant opened in 2001