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National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA
National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA
Todd Bennett
This 88-acre memorial is divided into plazas that tell the story of the invasion.
Avenel Mansion in Bedford, VA
Avenel Mansion in Bedford, VA
Todd Bennett
Avenel Mansion in Bedford, VA, has been a Bedford landmark for over 150 years. Built circa 1838 by William M. Burwell and his wife, Frances Steptoe Burwell, Avenel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Peaks of Otter
Peaks of Otter
Todd Bennett
The Peaks of Otter are silhouetted against the evening sky in Bedford, VA.
Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
Submitted – Meridith Khan
The Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival with Poplar Forest in the background.
The late afternoon sun hits the facade of the old public school and a lampost given by the class of 1941 in Bedford, VA.
Peaks of Otter Winery
Peaks of Otter Winery
Todd Bennett
Workers pick grapes at the Peaks of Otter Winery in Bedford, VA. The winery is one of several featured on the Bedford Wine Tour.
Poplar Forest in Forest, VA
Poplar Forest in Forest, VA
Todd Bennett
Poplar Forest in Forest, VA, was the personal retreat for President Thomas Jefferson. The home is a national historic monument and the first octagonal home in America.
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library
Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library
Todd Bennett
The Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library in Bedford, VA, offers visitors a glimpse at Bedford's history, from the time of the Monacan Indians, to the Civil War and much more.
Peaks of Otter
Peaks of Otter
Todd Bennett
The view of the Peaks of Otter from the Claytor Nature Study Center in Bedford, VA, an outdoor classroom and laboratory in Central Virginia dedicated to the study and appreciation of our natural environment.
Avenel Mansion in Bedford, VA
Avenel Mansion in Bedford, VA
Todd Bennett
Avenel Mansion in Bedford, VA, has been a Bedford landmark for over 150 years. Built circa 1838 by William M. Burwell and his wife, Frances Steptoe Burwell, Avenel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Peaks of Otter
Peaks of Otter
Todd Bennett
The Peaks of Otter are silhouetted against the evening sky in Bedford, VA.
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