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No trip to Amsterdam would be complete without a visit to the Ann Frank House and Museum where we will have an opportunity to delve into the history of the large Jewish population in Amsterdam during world War II and specifically the story of the Frank family.
Despite having proclaimed neutrality, on May 10, 1940, the Netherlands was invaded by Nazi Germany and lived under occupation for five years. Our tour will take us to the village of Groesbeek to visit key monuments and memorials dedicated to the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, who were instrumental in liberating these towns at the end of the war and those who fought to free the Netherlands from Nazi control. Continuing on, we will visit Margraten, site of the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, where the President General will lay a wreath. As the only American military cemetery in the Netherlands, this site is unique in its purpose and history.
Friday will be a day of leisure in order to give you ample time for shopping and visiting some of Amsterdam’s iconic museums such as the Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum. That evening we will gather for a celebratory farewell dinner and to toast the continued friendship and fellowship between the United States and the Netherlands.
The DAR Tours Committee, partnering with Academic Travel Abroad (ATA), continue working to refine our agenda and to include as many significant sights as possible.
Please visit the DAR Tours Committee website to review the Brochure covering the full details of the tour to include hotel accommodations and pricing. Reservations are open to all DAR members, their relatives and guests. Please contact our travel partners at ATA by calling 800.556.7896 to book a reservation.
You will not want to miss this opportunity to travel with the President General and to immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this country, as we celebrate the spirit of friendship which has endured since the earliest days of our nation.
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