Free tour of the Hamilton-Levaufre area

Name: Free tour of the Hamilton-Levaufre area
Start: 2022-09-17T09:30:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Espace Hamilton-Levaufre

Discover the events related to the liberation of Périers in June and July 1944: Bombing, fighting, exodus and reconstruction. No big show, the story simply.

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

Christian Levaufre

Types d'événement

Visite libre

Thème 2022

No selection

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit

About the location

Espace Hamilton-Levaufre

1 bis Place du général de Gaulle, 50190 Périers

Manche
Normandie

You live in the region of Périers, you are a tourist or just passing through but you are interested in the local history. Come learn and/or understand the events of the summer of 1944\. Bombing, ground or air fighting, exodus and civilian casualties, victories and defeats mark the slow journey of the 90th US Infantry Division since its landing in Utah Beach in early June until the liberation of Périers on July 27\. No big show, no commercial noise, the story simply 11 explanatory panels, 3h30 of videos and a passionate guide to answer your questions. Free admission