Past Events
D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (Sept 21 start)
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D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (Sept 21 start)The National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle.
Tour pricing does not include airfare.
For more information on this and other tour offerings, visit www.ww2museumtours.org.
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Our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, and we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance. Please contact the Travel Department toll free at 1.877.813.3329 x 257 to request a quote from our insurance partner, TravelSafe. Many travel insurance policies will waive pre-existing conditions for travelers purchasing insurance within 21 days of booking a tour. Contact the Travel Department toll free at 1.877.813.3329x 257 or email travel@nationalww2museum.org to request a quote.
Panel Presentation
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Panel PresentationU-505: Its History, Louisiana Connections, and Modern Legacy
U-505: Its History, Louisiana Connections, and Modern Legacy
5:00 p.m. Exhibition Viewing | 6:00 p.m. Panel Presentation | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Happy Hour
Join a panel of experts in exploring the history, Louisiana connections, and modern legacy of U-505, a German submarine boarded and captured during World War II. Once captured, her crew spent the remainder of the war in a top-secret POW camp in Louisiana that defied Geneva Convention regulations. Today, U-505 can be toured at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Author John Vanzo discusses the history of U-505 and the life of Hans Goebeler, who was aboard every war patrol of the German submarine and was imprisoned in the Louisiana camp. Author Gary Moore will discuss his father’s experiences as a guard at the Louisiana POW camp that housed the captured submariners. Lastly, Kathleen McCarthy—U-505 curator and director of collections at the Museum of Science and Industry—will discuss the modern legacy of U-505 as a showcase of the learning experience in the museum. Moderated by The National WWII Museum’s Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian Rob Citino, PhD.
Presented by The Alta and John Franks Foundation.
Spencer Racca & The Victory Six
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Spencer Racca & The Victory Six
2016 Stage Door Idol winner Spencer Racca croons Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and Dean Martin tunes with our popular Victory Six Swing Band.
6:00 p.m. Dinner Seating, 8:00 p.m. Show-Only Ticket
Dine and dance with us as 2016 Stage Door Idol winner Spencer Racca croons Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, and Dean Martin tunes with our popular Victory Six Swing Band. Catch him now before he becomes a star!
Purchase tickets at stagedoorcanteen.org or call 504-528-1943.
