The Wright Museum’s Official Birth-Day
The Official Birth-Day of The Wright Museum of WWII.This year we are celebrating The Wright Museum's 27th season!
12 events found.
Events
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Code Name Lily
Lecture and book signing by author Dr. Julien AyotteCode Name Lily is an historical fiction novel based on the true story of Micheline “Michou” Dumon-Ugeux (code name Lily), who was a legend in the Comet Line escape network in Belgium during World War II. Lily was responsible for helping over 250 downed British and American […]
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Director’s Tour
A tour of the Museum and special exhibits.
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The Other Resistance: Hitler’s Slaves
Lecture by Dr. Giovanni FrisoneIn September 1943, when an armistice was signed with the Allies, Italian soldiers thought the war had ended for them. Instead, they were arrested by the Germans and given a choice: disregard the armistice and continue fighting under Fascist or Nazi command or be taken to a German prison camp. An […]
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The Beantown Girls
Lecture and book signing by Jane HealeyIn The Beantown Girls, author Jane Healey places us to the final harrowing months of World War II in Europe, and brings it painfully, beautifully, heartbreakingly alive. A literary critic said of the novel: “Through the eyes of Fiona Denning, a Red Cross Clubmobile worker, and her colleagues, we […]
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Dear Sis
A One Woman Play by Catherine LadnierJourney through the tumultuous years of World War II through the letters of one American soldier to his sister on the home front. Eva […]
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Dedication of Memorial Garden Walkway
Outdoor dedication of the Wright Museum's new Memorial Garden Walkway.
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Shaped by Conflict: Mementoes of the WWII Era Exhibition Opens
Exhibit made possible by Weirs Publishing Company and Taylor Community, with additional support from John and Evelyn Frank This exhibit will be on display from August 17-October 31.
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The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Affects and Other Audacious Fakery
Lecture and book signing by Author Rick Beyers Admission $15 non-members, $12 membersIn the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs landed in France to conduct a secret […]
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Director’s Tour
Director’s TourA tour of the Museum and special exhibits.
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8th Annual Car Show
Antique cars, food, the Bel Airs Doo Whop group and Museum tours.
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The Truth about Lies: Deception Plans in World War II
Lecture by Dr. Marion DorseyWinning battles requires fighting and supplies, but sometimes tricks can turn the tide in one side’s favor. The Allies considered and implemented a variety of deceptions, […]
