Behind Enemy Lines by Marthe Cohn

5:00 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Presentation | 7:00 p.m. Book Signing

To commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us to hear an incredible story of courage, faith and espionage with ninety-six-year-old French Jewish Spy Marthe Cohn. When the Nazis crossed the border and invaded France in 1940, Marthe and her family fled. Always a fighter, she joined the French Army as part of the intelligence service and set out on missions behind enemy lines. Posing as a young German nurse desperate to find her fiancé, Marthe successfully retrieved critical information about German troop movements and reported it to the Allies. Cohn will sign copies of her book following the presentation.

Can’t make it to the Museum? Livestream the event.

Buy a signed copy of the companion book before you come!

World War II was the catalyst for a wide variety of advancements in science and technology—new materials, new medicines, and powerful new weapons. Come enjoy a complimentary beverage and mingle with colleagues as you browse the Museum’s STEM Innovation Gallery, which is dedicated to the story of how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) contributed—and advanced—in World War II. We’ll have the latest information about the Museum’s educational programs, door prizes, and free refreshments.

The event is free for all K-12 educators, but we do ask that you RSVP so we can plan for food and giveaways. Paid parking is available in the Museum’s parking garage at 1024 Magazine Street. The STEM Innovation Gallery is located in the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion at the corner of Magazine Street and Andrew Higgins Drive.

Questions about the event? Contact Teacher Programs & Curriculum Specialist Josh Goodman, PhD, at 504-528-1944 x 264 or joshua.goodman@nationalww2museum.org.

All levels of Girl Scouts and their families are invited to join us for The National WWII Museum's annual Girl Scout Day. The day is designed for Girl Scouts to tour the Museum's exhibits, explore the history and lessons of D-Day, and participate in special presentations and activities just for them. Special pricing for scouts in uniform is available throughout the day.

To register, email your troop information including the number of girls attending to baylie.albus@nationalww2museum.org.

*Cost:
Uniformed Girl Scouts—FREE
Non-Scout Children—$5 per child
Adults with Girl Scouts—$10

The Museum is open and Girl Scout pricing is available all day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

*All payments will be made upon your arrival to the Museum.