What’s On in May at The Keep Military Museum!
Come along to the Museum this May, with information below about the events we’re running this month! Please note that the Museum will be closed on Saturday 6th of May for His Majesty King Charles III coronation. We will be open as usual on Sunday 7th of May, and for
Keeping It Real Episode 3: Jean Lawson
Keeping It Real Episode 3: Jean Lawson Welcome back to Keeping It Real: The Podcast, a project by The Keep Military Museum Young Historians! This week’s episode features Jean Lawson, a research volunteer at the Museum who has been working with the Dorset Yeomanry archive. Jean talks about her research, her
Keeping It Real Episode 2: Nick Speakman
Keeping It Real Episode 2: Nick Speakman Welcome back to Keeping It Real: The Podcast, a project by The Keep Military Museum Young Historians! This week’s episode features Nick Speakman, a museum volunteer with a unique relationship to the building. As well as being a long time museum volunteer supporting
Keeping It Real Episode 1: Christopher Jary
Keeping It Real Episode 1: Christopher Jary Today marks the launch of The Keep Military Museum Young Historian’s new podcast, Keeping It Real! Episode 1 features Christopher Jary- long time volunteer at the Keep Military Museum, and military history author. Listen to the episode below to hear the group chat
What’s On in April at The Keep Military Museum!
Come along to the Museum this March, with information below about the events we’re running this month! The Great Museums Easter Trail 2023- 1st of April 3pm-7pm Have an egg-stra special start to the Easter holidays with The Great Museums Easter Trail. A family-friendly event from Dorset Museum, The Keep
Keeping It Real: The Podcast
The Keep Military Museum Young Historians are thrilled to announce the launch of their latest project, Keeping It Real: The Podcast. Young Historians is a history club for 14-18 year olds who are interested in history, museums, military history, and gaining practical museum experience while still in education. Since May
What’s On in March at the Keep Military Museum!
Come along to the Museum this March, with information below about the events we’re running this month! Living History Saturday Session! Join us on the 25th of March for our Living History Saturdays sessions at the Keep Military Museum! We are thrilled to welcome members of the 1st Battalion of
Will Bligh’s Coast and Castle Cycle!
On Sunday 26th of March, we’re delighted to be the starting point for Will Blight’s latest charity cycle in aid of Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust! Read Will’s blog post below about his Coast and Castles Cycle, and how to support his journey! “My name is Will Blight and I
What’s On in February at the Keep Military Museum!
This February is a packed month here at the museum, so check out this round up of all the events on at the Keep this February with information about how to get involved! Who Captured the Colonel? Half Term fun at the Keep 11th-19th February- Included in price of admission
So Red a Road: a New Book by Christopher Jary
A new book reveals for the first time the extent of the sacrifice made by the men of the Dorset Regiment who, in September 1944, crossed the Neder Rijn near Arnhem to rescue the parachute and glider troops trapped on the north bank. By combining regimental records with survivors’ accounts