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Commemoration at the liberation monument

18/04/2020 11:00 am

On April 17th 1945 Ede was liberated by the Polar Bears Division. On Saturday April 18th we commemorate the liberation and those fallen in the final battles, at the liberation monument. Mayor Verhulst and others will give speeches and we

Commemoration

The Faces of Margraten

02/05/2020 9:00 am

Meet the U.S. soldiers buried in the American Cemetery in Margraten, when their photos are posted next to their headstones during The Faces of Margraten tribute.

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Liberation of Flanders by the 1st Polish Armoured Division and general Maczek

08/09/2019 12:00 am

On September 8 Canada-Poland War Museum in Adegem is opening the biggest new Polish exhibition for commemorations of liberation of Flanders by the 1st Polish Armoured Division under command of General Stanislaw Maczek.

Commemoration

Commemoration – Bennekom

04/05/2020 7:00 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. In the Oude Kerk (old church) in Bennekom you can join the commemoration concert, followed by

Commemoration

Dodenherdenking – Harskamp

04/05/2020 2:00 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Mayor Verhulst and the councilors of gemeente Ede will be present.

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Exhibition ‘Him or me. A Canadian and a German’

14/02/2020 12:00 am

On 14 February 2020 the exhibition ‘Him or me. A Canadian and a German’ is set to open at the National Military Museum. The exhibition shows two true, deeply personal stories from both a Canadian and a German soldier; reality

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Commemoration- Ederveen

04/05/2020 7:30 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join us at Dorphuis de Zicht in Ederveen, followed by the silent march and ceremony at

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Commemoration – Lunteren

04/05/2020 6:45 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join the commemoration in the Maranathaker in Lunteren, followed by the silent march and ceremony at

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Havendagen Tholen

06/06/2020 10:00 am

Every two years the Havendagen are a weekend of local celebration. In 2020 it will be all about the 75 years of liberation.

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Liberation Festival Pilsen

01/05/2020 12:00 am

The city of Pilsen celebrates the 75th anniversary of its liberation by the US Army with one of the biggest celebrations of the end of WWII in Europe. The festival features the Convoy of Liberty – a convoy of historic

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Vrijheidsfestival Ede 2020

18/04/2020 1:00 pm

For the fourth consecutive time, Akoesticum is organizing the Vrijheidsfestival in Ede in collaboration with the municipality of Ede and Platform Militaire Historie Ede. It’s a festival for young and old. Celebrate 75 years of Liberation with us and experience

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Dilemma Maze

14/06/2019 12:00 am

The Maze The Dilemma Maze consists of white crosses that refer to the ‘field of honour’, the cemetery for fallen soldiers from the Second World War. The choice that visitors make at each intersection in the maze determines the continuation

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Utah Beach, then and now

01/06/2019 9:30 am

Through old pictures and recent ones, visitors will be brought back at the time of D-Day on Utah Beach and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. This temporary exhibition will be presented from June 2019 until November 2020.

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Commemoration Asakkerweg Ede

04/05/2020 1:15 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. We gather at the local cemetery and pay tribute at the graves of our war veterans

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Commemoration – De Valk

04/05/2020 7:45 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join us at the Commemoration monument in de Valk. A councilor of gemeente Ede will be

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Bus tour ‘Liberation of the Netherlands’

02/05/2020 12:00 am

The 8-day bus tour ‘Liberation of The Netherlands’ is organised to celebrate 75 years since the liberation of the Netherlands. The trip will start in Bruges and finish in Apeldoorn. This tour takes you through the history of the two

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Dotremont and the Surrealists – A Wartime Youth (1940-1948)

26/11/2019 9:30 am

Exhibition presented at the BELvue Museum in Brussels between 26 November 2019 and 9 February 2020. Christian Dotremont, the founder of the post-war Cobra art movement and creator of ‘logograms’, began his career on the eve of the Second World War.

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Ceremony of commemoration in Bezuidenhout

03/03/2020 1:00 pm

On 3rd March 1945, the Bezuidenhout in the Netherlands was mistakenly bombed. The British bomber crews had intended to bomb the Forest of the Hague district where the Germans had installed V-2 launching facilities that had been used to attack

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Immersive Experience 1944 Mons

31/08/2019 9:00 am

From 31 August, the Mons Memorial Museum will host a new temporary immersive experience. Using the latest technology, go back in time and step into the shoes of an American soldier, a German soldier, a resistance fighter or a Mons civilian to understand and feel the spirit of 1944. Have a 360° experience, fully immersed in history!

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The sound of freedom

01/05/2020 8:30 pm

Konrad Koselleck Big Band with Vincent Bijlo & Ellen ten Damme On the fifth of May 2020, we celebrate 75 years of freedom. A reason to party. However, it will be a party where you learn something. Join us and

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Back to Westerbork

22/04/2020 12:00 am

Terug naar Westerbork (Back to Westerbork) wants to contribute to the focus on 75 years of peace and freedom in the Netherlands and Germany in 2020. We want to reach youth through education and sports, so that they can pass

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Canadian Liberation Festival Apeldoorn

09/05/2020 12:00 am

Every fifth year as of 1985 the “Stichting Bevrijding ‘45” has organised a Parade with Canadian Veterans and Veterans from other allied forces on the Loolaan and Kerklaan in Apeldoorn. For 2020, the foundation has largely completed the program of the festival.

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Temporary museum “Rheden during the war “

16/12/2019 12:00 am

In 2020, a large part of the Netherlands celebrates 75 years of liberation. In that context, a temporary museum has been set up in a former car dealership in Velp, near the city Arnhem. The theme is the municipality of

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The forgotten execution – Audiotour

01/08/2019 12:00 am

Wednesday, September 20, 1944. While the Battle of Arnhem is in full swing, in Sonsbeek Park four men are standing in front of a German firing squad. Who are these men, where do they come from and how did they

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Memorial Bicycle tour

02/05/2020 12:00 am

In 2020, 75 years of liberation will be celebrated in the Netherlands. In this context, an 8-day Memorial Bicycle Tour is organised in the Apeldoorn area. Because of its unique central location in The Netherlands, Apeldoorn is the base of

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Airborne Landings and Commemoration

19/09/2020 8:00 am

76 years since Operation Market Garden and 75 years of Freedom in The Netherlands. Just like than over a 1000 parachutists will be dropped at the Ginkel Heath. During the Airborne Landings and Commemoration, in the presence of the last

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The attack (theater – NL)

29/05/2020 8:15 pm

The attack is a classic play. This play will be performed in Dutch. During the play there is no translation possible.

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Commemoration Bombardement Parkweg 2020

18/09/2020 11:00 am

At the start of Operation Market Garden on September 17th, 1944, allied pilots bombed the southern parts of Ede. The target of these bombings was the barracks where German soldiers were located. Due to bad weather and navigation errors, many

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Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

03/05/2020 3:00 pm

As you may know, the Canadians played a big part in the liberation of The Netherlands. During this memorial week, Canadian and Dutch musicians tour the country and visit different concert venues. Berlioz’ monumental Messe solennelle and Beethovens Fifth Symphony,

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Commemoration Jewish Monument 2020 – Ede

26/01/2020 2:00 pm

On Sunday 26 January 2020 we commemorate the Jewish WWII victims from Ede. Speeches are given by or on behalf of the Rabbi and wreaths are laid. There will be a musical accompaniment and the (deputy) mayor of Ede will

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Commemoration – Wekerom

04/05/2020 6:45 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join us at the Liberation monument in Wekerom. A councilor of gemeente Ede will be present.

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Commemoration – Otterlo

04/05/2020 7:30 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join us at Dorphuis de Aanloop in Otterlo, followed by the silent march and ceremony at

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Airborne Air Landings and Commemoration Ginkel Heath

19/09/2020 9:00 am

As during the Operation Market Garden in 1944, around 2000 paratroopers will be dropped out of planes above the Ginkelse Heide. The brave men who fought for freedom 76 years ago will be commemorated during the Airborne Air Landings and Commemoration on the 19th of September.

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Airborne stories Arnhem Audioguide tour

17/07/2019 12:00 am

A series of audio stories brings the city as it was in 1944 to life, as you become immersed in the Battle of Arnhem. Stop at 25 different listening points along the route and hear what happened right there on

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“Strijden voor vrijheid” with Eric Corton

23/04/2020 8:00 pm

This night is dedicated to fighters on all fronts. For freedom, for music, for life, for their rights and for a better world. Eric Corton shows different generations of freedom fighters. Their inspiring stories are supported by the orchestra. During

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Dodenherdenking – Ede

04/05/2020 6:30 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. In the Oude Kerk (old church) you can join the commemoration concert, followed by the silent

Exhibition

Antwerp X

25/08/2019 1:00 pm

The exhibition ‘Antwerp X’ shows the terror of the V1 and V2 flying bombs in Antwerp. Learn more about the anti-aircraft weapons that were used to defend the city and the port.

Festival

Freedom festival Ede

18/04/2020 12:00 pm

In 2020 we will celebrate 75 years of Liberation of Ede on Saturday April 18th. Have a look at the exhibition, take part in the educational program with the whole family or end the afternoon with the special “Tour of

Commemoration

Meet the U.S. soldiers buried in the American Cemetery in Margraten, when their photos are posted next to their headstones during The Faces of Margraten tribute.

Commemoration

Airborne Air Landings and Commemoration Ginkel Heath

19/09/2020 9:00 am

Commemoration

Commemoration Asakkerweg Ede

04/05/2020 1:15 pm

Commemoration

Dodenherdenking – Harskamp

04/05/2020 2:00 pm

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Mayor Verhulst and the councilors of gemeente Ede will be present.

Commemoration

Commemoration – Otterlo

04/05/2020 7:30 pm

Commemoration

Commemoration Bombardement Parkweg 2020

18/09/2020 11:00 am

Commemoration

Commemoration – De Valk

04/05/2020 7:45 pm

Commemoration

Commemoration- Ederveen

04/05/2020 7:30 pm

Commemoration

Commemoration Jewish Monument 2020 – Ede

26/01/2020 2:00 pm

Commemoration

Dodenherdenking – Ede

04/05/2020 6:30 pm

Exhibition

Antwerp X

25/08/2019 1:00 pm

The exhibition ‘Antwerp X’ shows the terror of the V1 and V2 flying bombs in Antwerp. Learn more about the anti-aircraft weapons that were used to defend the city and the port.

Exhibition