Tours / Family / Heritage Meet The Yanks - Discovery Day

A take-over Discovery Day hosted by US 1st Infantry Division Living History Group

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The American troops have taken over our museum grounds - for one day only!

View their camp and learn about how the ‘Yanks’ prepared for D-Day. Displays from re-enactors and Living History Groups.

SPAM fritters are on the menu from Sipz & Bitez catering (other options available too). The 'Women's Voluntary Service' tea wagon will be open for a lovely cuppa, served up by museum volunteers.

Do you have a US display or vehicle suitable for this event?

Contact attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com if you are interested in registering as a volunteer Living History Group or re-enactor for this event (or other events in 2024).

Museum galleries included in entrance fee
Free parking on-site. Admission prices apply. £8 adults, £5 child, £25 family ticket (2 adults and 4 under 16s). Pay on the day at reception. Gift Aid re-admission tickets valid.

Event schedule

Next event: Saturday 4 May 2024, 10:00 - 16:00

Location

Staffordshire Regiment Museum
DMS Whittington
Lichfield
WS14 9PY

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