FRIDAY 13/12/2024 - BASTOGNE WAR MUSEUM<ul><li>9.00 am - 7.00 pm | Opening hours of the three Museum sites (shop and Bistrot de la Paix included)</li><li>Afternoon | Opening of the Reenactment Camp (period American and German military camps)<ul><li>Presence of an American glider "Waco" (25m wingspan) and demonstration of loading and unloading of jeep "Willy's"</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>6.30 pm - 8.00 pm | Concert by the group “Madeeson &amp; Co” in the Reenactment Camp</li></ul>SATURDAY 14/12/2024 - BASTOGNE WAR MUSEUM<ul><li>9.00 am - 7.00 pm | Opening hours of the three Museum sites (shop and Bistrot de la Paix included)</li><li>1.00 pm - 4.00 pm&nbsp;| Signing sessions with one actor from “Band of Brothers" serie (Matthew Leitch) &amp; 2 actors from “Masters of the Air” serie (Josh Bolt &amp; Ian Dunnett Jr)<ul><li>! Paying activity !</li></ul></li><li>In the afternoon | Signing session of the actress Lucie Jeanne (Renée Lemaire in the"Band of Brothers" serie)&nbsp;</li><li>From 1.00 pm | Testimonies from Belgian veterans and a concentration camp survivor<ul><li>André Liégeois, 99 years old</li><li>Julien Nyssens, 101 years old</li><li>Anne Megens, 100 years old on the 12th of December / survivor of the Ravensbrück concentration camp</li><li>Robert Chot, 102 years old</li><li>Roger Clette, 101 years old</li></ul></li><li>From 6.00 pm | Meeting with civilian witnesses and veterans</li><li>During the day | Flight over the Mardasson by vintage fighter planes (time to be specified and activity dependent on weather conditions)</li><li>All day | Workshops on code-breaking (with an “Enigma” machine), map-reading, radio transmissions, etc</li><li>All day | Signing sessions by Battle of the Bulge authors</li><li>All day | Lectures by authors and historians of the Battle of the Bulge</li><li>All day | Presentation of unusual objects and his model by influencer Zoran, age 12</li><li>All day | Activities in the Reenactment Camp (period American and German military camps)<ul><li>Presence of an American glider "Waco" (25m wingspan) and demonstration of loading and unloading of jeep "Willy's"</li><li>Over 100 American and German military figures</li><li>Exhibitions of period military equipment, tents and vehicles</li><li>Identification checks</li><li>Drill exercises</li><li>Blank firing</li><li>Catering and bar in a heated marquee</li><li>Liberation Festival Pilsen 2025” presentation</li></ul></li><li>All day&nbsp;| Concerts in the Reenactment Camp<ul><li>10.00 am - 6.00 pm: “Piper's Phil”, bagpipe player, strolls around the site</li><li>12.30 - 1.30 pm: 40-piece orchestra (former Dutch military)</li><li>10.30 am - 11.15 am en 12.15 - 1.00 pm: period musical interludes by “Mam'zèle Pauline"</li><li>12.00 - 4.30 pm: pipe band "Blue Stone Pipes and Drums" (8 bagpipes, 3 drums and 1 bass drum)</li><li>3.30 - 5.00 pm: concert by the group "Les Marie-Claire"</li></ul></li></ul>SUNDAY 15/12/2024 - BASTOGNE WAR MUSEUM<ul><li>9.00 am - 7.00 pm | Opening hours of the three Museum sites (shop and Bistrot de la Paix included)</li><li>10.30 am - 12.30&nbsp;| Signing sessions with 2 actors from “Band of Brothers" serie (Shane Taylor &amp; Robin Laing) &amp; historian John McManus ("Alamo in the Ardennes)</li><li>In the morning | Signing session with American veterans<ul><li>Jack Moran (87th Infantry Division)</li><li>Ed Cottrell (9th Air Force)</li></ul></li><li>3.00 pm | Meet &amp; Greet with 2 American veterans, 1 actor and 1 produceur from "Band of Brothers" serie followed by a signing session<ul><li>Dennis Boldt, 98 (Battle of Normandy, Battle of the Bulge and Siegfried Line campaign)</li><li>Reid Clanton, 100, 84th Infantry Division (Battle of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge)</li><li>Alex Sabga-Brady ('Frank Mellett' from the serie "Band of Brothers")</li><li>Ivan Schwarz (producer from the serie "Band of Brothers")</li></ul></li><li>During the day | Flight over the Mardasson by vintage fighter planes (time to be specified and activity dependent on weather conditions)</li><li>All day | Workshops on code-breaking (with an “Enigma” machine), map-reading, radio transmissions, etc</li><li>All day | Signing sessions by Battle of the Bulge authors</li><li>All day | Lectures by authors and historians of the Battle of the Bulge</li><li>All day | Presentation of unusual objects and his model by influencer Zoran, age 12</li><li>All day | Activities in the Reenactment Camp (period American and German military camps)<ul><li>Presence of an American glider "Waco" (25m wingspan) and demonstration of loading and unloading of jeep "Willy's"</li><li>Over 100 American and German military figures</li><li>Exhibitions of period military equipment, tents and vehicles</li><li>Identification checks</li><li>Drill exercises</li><li>Blank firing</li><li>Catering and bar in a heated marquee</li><li>Liberation Festival Pilsen 2025” presentation</li></ul></li><li>All day&nbsp;| Concerts in the Reenactment Camp&nbsp;<ul><li>10.00 am - 1.00 pm: “Piper's Phil”, bagpipe player, strolls around the site</li><li>11.00 am - 1.00 pm : concert by “Thierry &amp; le Billabrac” (accordion &amp; percussion player)</li></ul></li></ul>

Belgium 

Nuts Weekend @ Bastogne War Museum

In the municipality of Geldrop – Mierlo, the official ceremony is held at the British War Cemetery. In collaboration with the Municipality and the Oranje Committee Mierlo, the “De Drie Harten” foundation organizes the commemoration at the British War Cemetery on Geldropseweg. During this event, not only are those who fell during World War II remembered, but also those who continue to fight for peace today. Thanks to the contributions of the mayor, a representative of the municipal council, clergy, scouting groups, musical bands, choirs, the Guilds of Geldrop-Mierlo, and speakers, a solemn commemoration takes place every year.

The Netherlands

Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day)

Evening of lights. Candles at the graves all fallen soldiers buried here, placed by volunteers.

Evening of lights

80ème ANNIVERSAIRE BATAILLE DES ARDENNESHouffalize - Érezée - La Roche-en-Ardenne - Bastogne13 DÉCEMBRE 202416h00 : Convoi de La Roche à Houffalize17h00 : Exposition et démonstrations à Houffalize20h00 : Concert au complexe sportif14 DÉCEMBRE 202409h00 : Départ du convoi de La Roche10h30 : Cérémonie au monument à Sadzot12h00 : Arrêt du convoi à Érezée15h30 : Défilé et arrêt du convoi à La Roche-en-Ardenne16h30 : Cérémonie au monument de la JonctionConcert de jazz dans l'église18h00 : Départ du convoi15 DÉCEMBRE 202409h30 : Départ du convoi vers Wibrin10h30 : Cérémonie au char de Wibrin11h30 : Défilé et arrêt à Houffalize13h00 : Départ du convoi14h00 : Défilé à Bastogne

80ème Anniversaire Bataille des Ardennes - Convoi Indian Head

Commémoration du 80ème anniversaire de la libération du villageProgramme :18h00 : Marche aux flambeaux, récits des faits marquants de l’Offensive Von Rundstedt en différents endroits du village (gratuite).19h15 : Retour de la marche aux flambeaux et dépôt de gerbes aux monuments (monument aux Morts et monument aux Libérateurs).19h30 : Vin d’honneur et repas « gamelle » (potée Wibrinoise) sur réservation : 15€/adulte – 8€/enfantInformations pratiques :Lieu : Église de WibrinInfos et réservations : SI Vallée des Fées : Francis Marville : 0495/28.84.09 - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:marville.francis@proximus.be">marville.francis@proximus.be</a>

Commémoration du 80e anniversaire de la libération de Wibrin

As part of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge:From 10am in Rensiwez: Commemoration and re-enactment of the JUNCTION in Rensiwez (re-enactors from Vellereux and Bastogne Barracks) and Remembrance Ceremony.Square Janvier ‘45 in Houffalize: Military band, parade of the authorities (Embassies) in rue de Schaerbeek, inauguration of the Barrack Museum + inauguration of the graphic decoration of the arches of the memorial site, popular aperitif.

Commemorations of the liberation of Houffalize

Moment 1: Commemorating and celebrating the liberation of the southern Netherlands12 September marks the start of the national celebration of 80 years of freedom. On this day in 1944, the liberation of the Netherlands began in Mesch in Limburg. Zeeland, Brabant and part of Gelderland soon followed. The liberation was accompanied by fierce fighting, many casualties and a winter of famine. Eventually, the whole of the Netherlands was liberated on 5 May 1945. A few months later, on 15 August of that same year, World War II came to an end in what was then the Dutch East Indies and thus the entire Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 2024 and 2025, we will celebrate and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands and the fact that we have been living in freedom since the end of World War II.&nbsp;Moment 2: Commemorating the HolocaustDuring World War II (1940-1945), the Nazis murdered nearly 6 million Jews. They also persecuted and murdered Roma and Sinti, Jehovah’s Witnesses, people with physical or mental disabilities, homosexuals and political opponents. In January, we reflect on these victims.&nbsp;We commemorate their persecution and murder 80 years ago. We will do so on 26 January, during the National Holocaust Remembrance Day in Amsterdam, as well as on other occasions.&nbsp;Moment 3: Commemorating and celebrating the liberation of the east and north of the NetherlandsEighty years ago, in April 1945, allied soldiers advanced towards the north and east of the Netherlands to also liberate the provinces of South Holland, North Holland, Utrecht, Overijssel, Drenthe, Friesland and Groningen. While the south of the Netherlands had already been liberated, the occupied part of the country had to endure a long, hard winter of famine. Partly with the help of the resistance, mainly Canadian soldiers managed to liberate large parts of the country.&nbsp;Moment 4: National Remembrance and Liberation Celebration on 4 and 5 MayEvey year during the National Remembrance Day on 4 May, we remember the victims of World War II and of war situations and peacekeeping operations thereafter. At 8pm, there will be a 2-minute moment of silence throughout the Netherlands. On 5 May, we celebrate the liberation of the Netherlands in 1945 and the fact that we have been living in freedom ever since.&nbsp;On that day, we also reflect on the value of freedom, democracy and human rights.&nbsp;Moment 5: Commemorating and celebrating the end of World War IIOn 15 August, we remember the end of World War II for the Kingdom of the Netherlands and commemorate all the victims of the war against Japan and the Japanese occupation of the then Dutch East Indies. These wartime experiences and the large-scale displacement that followed after liberation continue to affect our society to this day.

80 years of freedom in 5 moments

10.30am in Sadzot: convoy of historic vehicles11am: unveiling of a monument to the 75th US Infantry DivisionFrom 12 noon to 1pm in Erezée: exhibition of historic vehicles

Nuts Weekend @ Bastogne War Museum

Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day)

Evening of lights

80ème Anniversaire Bataille des Ardennes - Convoi Indian Head

Commémoration du 80e anniversaire de la libération de Wibrin

Commemorations of the liberation of Houffalize

80 years of freedom in 5 moments

Commemorations of the Battle of the Bulge - Sadzot-Erezée

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Nuts Weekend @ Bastogne War Museum

Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day)

Evening of lights

80ème Anniversaire Bataille des Ardennes - Convoi Indian Head

Commémoration du 80e anniversaire de la libération de Wibrin

Commemorations of the liberation of Houffalize

80 years of freedom in 5 moments

Commemorations of the Battle of the Bulge - Sadzot-Erezée

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