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WW1 Souterrain Impressions Exhibition, Mississauga, Ontario
For those who may want to visit or just read more about it, the WW1 Souterrain Impressions Ehibition is coming to Mississauga, Ontario. It opens on September 26th and will be in Mississauga until November 30th. From the internet and Heritage Mississauga, this exhibition illuminates the lives of Canadian veterans through the deeply personal carvings and drawings made by soldiers concealed in the allied caves and trenches near Vimy Ridge, France. The exhibition includes reproductions of carvings and images of the cave system at Vimy and the story of Canadigm’s work in developing the exhibition.
"On April 17, 1917 at 5:30am, four Canadian divisions consisting of over 15,000 soldiers who had been stationed in the tunnels near Vimy Ridge 10 metres underground for weeks, stormed the Ridge and Hill 145 successfully capturing this strategic site. During those long weeks, soldiers carved regimental badges and messages to family back home using the soft chalk walls underground. For many it was their last communication; 3,598 Canadians were killed at Vimy". I believe that admission is free. More info available at http://souterrainimpressions.strikingly.com/ |
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WW1 Souterrain Impressions Exhibition, Mississauga, Ontario
Public Hours are as follows.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1pm - 8pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Closed Saturday October 10th, Tuesday November 3rd & Thursday November 5th. Admission is free. Exhibit Opening Saturday September 26th and closing Saturday November 28th. Cheers, Terry. |
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souterrain exibit
Thanks for posting Terry.
I wish I had the chance to visit one such souterrain. Amazing ! Cheers.
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Souterrain Impressions Update
Opening day was yesterday, Saturday September 26th. Turn-out by the public was great and the exhibition had exceeded everyone's expectations. Don't miss this opportunity...you will be amazed!
Cheers, Terry. |
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Souterrain Impressions, a few more pics.
Awesome exhibition, great day!
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Souterrain Exhibit extended to December 5th.
The exhibit has been extended till the end of this week, Saturday December 5th. Open every day this week, 10am to 4pm. Great exhibit and has been well attended.
Cheers, Terry.
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