Vimy Ridge Day remembered
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Gatineau, Quebec, March 30, 2005 — On April 9, 2005, the Friends of the Canadian War Museum invite the public to participate in Vimy Ridge Day, an event that commemorates the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge. Come meet uniformed history interpreters in the River View Salon of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, to discuss the battle, view artifacts from the First World War and see the many photographs and maps of Vimy Ridge.
The 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge is often referred to as the event that crystallized Canadian nationalism and marked our nation’s coming of age. This activity provides you with an opportunity to find out more about what happened at Vimy Ridge.
Vimy Ridge Day
April 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
River View Salon, Canadian Museum of Civilization
Free with Museum admission
Presented by the Friends of the Canadian War Museum
For more information, the public can call 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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