On June 6, 1944, two brothers from Kansas landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. They promised to meet on the beach after the fighting was done—a promise that would remain unfulfilled.
Marguerite Frances Hunold, a pioneering aerologist in the US Navy’s WAVES program during World War II, became the first woman in her field to serve in Alaska, where she helped shape naval aviation forecasting in one of the world’s most challenging weather environments.
Woody Williams, a veteran of several campaigns with the 3rd Marine Division, landed on Iwo Jima in the days after D-Day. On February 23, 1945, Woody acted with "conspicuous gallantry" in eliminating Japanese pillboxes on Iwo Jima with his flame thrower. For his actions that day, Woody was awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Private First Class Ferris LeBlanc served his country honorably during World War II. But the credit due to him was denied thanks to the tragic circumstances of his death in the Up Stairs Lounge fire in 1973.
Join The National WWII Museum on a special tour of Normandy to gain a deep appreciation for a region that has been extremely influential in world history.
Join The National WWII Museum on a special tour of Normandy to gain a deep appreciation for a region that has been extremely influential in world history. In addition to transportation to and from Normandy from Charles de Gaulle Airport and transportation to and from the race location for the Q50 Races Normandy Trail Race, you will experience the very best of Normandy. Stand on the shore of Omaha Beach as your guide describes personal stories of the men who stormed the very same sands almost 75 years ago. Traverse the infamous Norman hedgerows which provided cover for the German defenders and slowed the Allied advance to a crawl. Enter the church in the village of Ste-Mère-Église where stained glass commemorates the brave paratroopers who liberated the area on the morning of June 6, 1944. Participate in a Q50 Races wreath-laying at The Normandy American Cemetery as you pay respects to the 9,387 individuals buried in the ground they helped to liberate.
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Tour Prices:
$2,195 based on double occupancy
$2,695 single occupancy
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Join The National WWII Museum on a special tour of Normandy to gain a deep appreciation for a region that has been extremely influential in world history.