The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester will be hosting a special evening on Saturday 8th June 2024 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The evening will begin with a drinks reception at the Dorchester Army Reserve Centre. Guests will also have the opportunity to view some of the weapons and equipment used by troops during the Normandy Campaign and D-Day Landings in 1944. Ticket holders will also enjoy free entry to the museum during the day. The evening will culminate with a special talk focusing on the experiences of the men of 231 Brigade from The Devonshire Regiment, The Hampshire Regiment and The Dorsetshire Regiment. The talk is hosted by author and military historians Christopher Jary and Lt Col (Retd) James Porter.
Places for this event will be strictly limited, so all tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. All proceeds from the evening will go to support The Keep Military Museum, a registered charity devoted to the military history of the counties of Devon and Dorset.
The evening will take place at the Dorchester Army Reserve Centre, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TA. Free parking is available at The Keep Military Museum opposite. The drinks reception will start at 19:00, followed by the talk at 19:30.
Booking Link – https://www.keepmilitarymuseum.org/product/d-day-talk/
Christopher Jary
Christopher Jary has written twelve books, including one about RAF Bomber Command and eight about the Hampshire, Devonshire and Dorsetshire Regiments. His 231 Malta Brigade Trilogy tells the story of the 2nd Devons, 1st Hampshires and 1st Dorsets in Malta, Sicily & Italy, and on D-Day. His latest book tells the story of 130 Brigade (the 7th Hampshires and 4th and 5th Dorsets) from Normandy to Bremen.
James Porter
James Porter was commissioned into The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, commanded 5 RRF and served for a total of 41 years, the last 8 as Commander Defence Training Estates South West. He delivers talks on military history subjects and, relevantly, his father served as an officer in 2nd DEVONS in Malta and Sicily in World War II. He is also the founder of the Wessex Military History group and a battlefield guide. He played a major part in “Roy’s Boys”, Christopher Jary’s book on Sicily.
Purchasing Your Ticket
The ticket price is £15 per person and includes the following:
- Expert talk on 231 Brigade on D-Day
- Admission to The Keep Military Museum during the day (10:00 to 16:30)
- Up close look and feel of weapons and equipment used
- Complimentary drinks
Keep Friends and current museum volunteers enjoy a 10% discount on the ticket price.
To book your ticket, click here to visit our online shop. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased from the museum front desk. We have limited availability for the evening, so tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis.