The Doughboy Center
Many pages of information regarding the American Expeditionary Forces, the armies and supply services. Includes the history and operations undertaken. A valuable asset for any student of Sergeant York and WW1
Alvin C. York Institute, Jamestown Tennessee
Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation
Preserving the many treasured memories of the life of Sgt. Alvin C. York, a Tennessean who emerged from WWI as the country's most acclaimed hero, a distinction that continues today.
Traveller's Rest Plantation and Museum
Travellers Rest Historic House Museum, Inc. is committed to the preservation, research and interpretation of the historic house, collections and grounds that represent life in Middle Tennessee from the Native American period through the Civil War with an emphasis on the period 1789-1833, when Judge John Overton lived there.
The historic house and grounds are held in public trust by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Tennessee and is operated by Travellers Rest Historic House Museum, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation with public membership.
Our main objective at Travellers Rest is to inspire the public to explore, experience, and reflect on Nashville’s historic past. As an institution committed to preservation and education, each year thousands of visitors of all ages are introduced to the rich and diverse stories, relationships, and characters that make up our local, regional, and national heritage.
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park
Useful information for travelers to France:
The Area of the Meuse Argonne. The Meuse Argonne is only 2 hours from Paris and Strasbourg, 3 hours from Brussels, Frankfurt and Maastricht. It is a delightfully scenic area whether you are visiting the First World War battlefields, exploring the many historic attractions or treating yourselves to the gastronomic delights.
The Meuse is made up of six districts, often described as six different kinds of magic.
The frontier land of the Northern Meuse has many historic citadels such as the town of Montmédy where the Spanish architectural influence blends with that of Louis XIV’s military architect Vauban. Stenay has a Museum of European Beer and for the lover of beers, this is a fine example of the tradition of brewing in France.
The Spanish influence is apparent at Marville where the quaint little town houses propel you back into the medieval culture.
The Argonne and the Valley of the River Aire: This area lies to the west, littered with forests and where the countryside has been given the name ‘The Country where the tree is King.’ This area covers the line where the American Armies began their campaign on 26 September 1918 and the long push northwards. It was in the town of Sainte Menehould where the postmaster recognised King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette riding in a carriage in their escape to Belgium. He rode through dense forest to alert the authorities in Varennes-en-Argonne where the pair were arrested. In the south the valley of the River Aire is a beautiful area which is a great attraction to both fishermen and artists.
The land of Renaissance. The Barrois and the Valleys of the Ornain and the Saulx: the ‘Vallée des Ducs .’
The town of Bar-le-Duc is a ‘must.’ The sixteenth century architecture of its house facades, the Law Courts and the Church of St Stephen are a delight to behold. Visits should be made to the Château de la Varenne at Harionville with its suspended panel ceiling, or the superb Renaissance garden at Château de Ville-sur-Sauix.
The World Capital of Peace: Verdun: No other city in France deserves this accolade more. Between February and December 1916 Verdun was under siege. 400,000 French soldiers fell on a front of 20 kilometres during the attempt to ‘bleed France white.’
Verdun is on of France’s most ancient cities, being first a Gallic and then a Roman fortress. Strategically placed as a fortress town, it has a commanding view of the Meuse River valley along which invasion would travel.
Now a beautiful city where one can take coffee on the banks of the meandering River Meuse and watch the barges plying their way along. The surrounding forts of Douaumont and Vaux are worthy of visiting along with the Citadel Museum, an immense underground area used by the French during WW1.
The Land of Mirabelle and the Woëvre Plain : In this area to the east are the many orchards famous for the golden fruit, the Mirabelle plum and many vineyards. The Lorraine Regional Cultural Park extends into this area, an excellent habitat for aquatic bird species on the many lakes and waterways.
The Land of Joan of Arc and Stanislas : To the south lies the valley of the Meuse, rich in natural beauty, culture and history. Visit the Benedictine site at Saint-Mihel, which is also another WW1 American battlefield. Commercy, famous for its Madeleine, was for years the home of the Dukes of Lorraine, the last of whom resided at the Château Stanislas.
Joan of Arc was born at Vaucouleurs and there is a museum dedicated to her at Porte de France.
- A dedicated Tour Guide Book for the discerning Battlefield Tourist interested in American actions during WW1 is being produced and will be available in e-book format on this website shortly. It will contain not only maps but coordinates for the traveller who has a satellite navigation facility together with details of battle sites.
Some battlefield sites around Verdun:
FORT DE DOUAUMONT:
The most heavily armed of all the forts. Tour the galleries, pill-boxes, observation platforms and gun turrets. See the Command Post, barrack room, chapel, graveyard and magazine.
Open February to March 10am-1pm and 2pm to 5pm. April to August 10am - 6:30pm, September to October 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. November and December 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. A small admission fee is payable.
OSSUAIRE DE DOUAUMONT:
The remains of 130,000 unknown soldiers lay at rest below this building. There is an audio visual presentation ‘The Heroism of Soldiers in Verdun’ shown every half-hour.
Open February school holidays and December, from 2pm – 5pm. March and October, 9am – 12:00, and 2pm to 5:30pm. April: 9am – 6pm. May to August, 9am – 6:30pm. September, 9am – 12:00 and 2pm – 6pm. November, 9am to noon and 2pm – 5pm. A small admission fee is payable.
CITADELLE SOUTERRAINE A VERDUN:
A most interesting place to visit. A train will take you around underground visiting the Infirmary, bakery, and H.Q. commentaries are given in French and English. It is also the place where the French Unknown Soldier was selected.
Open February and March from 10am – 12:00 and 2pm – 5pm. April to June from 9am – 6pm. July and August from 9am – 7pm. September from 9am to 6pm. October and November, from 9:30am to 12:00 and 2pm to 5pm. A small admission fee is payable. Take a coat, it is cold underground!
Further information regarding hotels, restaurants and other places of interest can be obtained form the Maison du Tourisme, Place de la Nation – 55100 Verdun. Tel: 00 33 (0)3 29 86 14 18, Fax: 00 33 (0)3 29 84 22 42. http://www.verdun-tourisme.com
Email:
infos@verdun-tourisme.com
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