A week of free events starting on Saturday 3rd May and culminating in a Celebration Party on Saturday 10th May.
Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 11am:
Official opening of the Exhibition by The Mayor, Mrs Hilary Bills. By invitation only.
Tuesday 6th May to Saturday 10th May 2025 from 10am to 4pm daily:
Exhibition open to the public with volunteers at hand to provide help and further information.
Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 2pm:
A talk by Linda Gilbert, ‘The Secret Story of the American Soldiers Stationed in Dudley’
Please book by phoning the Archives Centre on: 01384 812770 or by enquiring with staff at the Archives’ front desk.
Saturday 10th May 2025 at 10:30am – 3pm:
A Celebration Party with singing by The Singing for Fun Group from Kingswinford U3A with opportunities for community singing! 11am to 12 noon.
Wartime music
American GI Re-enactors
A VE Day ‘Street’ Party with authentic wartime ration food (more up to date goodies also available!)
Raffle
1940s dress optional but try to wear red, white and blue!
Arranged by the Friends of Dudley Archives and Local History Service.
