A series of movies and lectures will accompany Memories of World War II.
Memories of World War 2 - Event Series
January 26, 2017 - March 26, 2017
Weston Historical Society/Weston Public Library
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Memories of World War II Event List
January 25, 2017: Lecture: “The War in the Pacific,” by – Captain Kyle Hatzinger and Captain Gregory Hope, West Point Military Academy. Weston Public Library, 7:30 p.m.
February 1, 2017: Lecture: “D-Day: The Build Up, The Plan, The Result,” by Dr. Steve Waddell, West Point Military Academy. Weston Public Library, 7:30 p.m.
February 5, 2017: Documentary: Weston resident Alan Swerdlowe presents “Journeys to Remember”the story of the B-17 and crew that went down off the coast of Ireland. Weston Historical Society, 2:00 p.m.
February 15, 2017: Lecture, “The War on the Eastern Front,” by Mark Albertson, Adjunct Instructor Norwalk Community College. Weston Public Library, 7:30 p.m.
February, 22, 2017: Lecture, “The End of the War in Europe – VE Day,” by Mark Albertson, Adjunct Instructor Norwalk Community College. Weston Public Library, 7:30 p.m.
March 1, 2017: Lecture: “The War with Japan is Over,” by Historian Art Gottlieb. Weston Public Library, 7:30 p.m.
March 8, 2017: Lecture: “Weston in the Years of World War II,” by Correspondent/Historian – Karl Meyer. Weston Public Library, 7:30 p.m.
March 12, 2017: Discussion: Weston resident Dick Troxell will discuss Weston artist Doug Leigh’s powerful paintings from the frontlines at the Battle of the Bulge. Weston Historical Society, 2:00 p.m.
March 26, 2017: Discussion: Bill Preinitz will discuss “The Battle of the Atlantic”. Weston Historical Society, 2:00 p.m. LAST DAY OF THE EXHIBIT.