Springtime of Cemeteries
- conference
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exhibition
On May 9 and 10, at the Cimetière de l’Est, discover Metz's funerary heritage from a historical perspective, with the first Metz edition of the Springtime of Cemeteries, on the theme of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.
Visitors are invited to commemorate the creation of the Dames de Metz, founded by women who tended the graves of soldiers who died for their country during the war, through an exhibition retracing their history and many charitable actions.
A memorial walk will allow you to observe the graves of six Dames de Metz buried at the Cimetière de l’Est. A ceremony is also dedicated to the restoration of the monument to soldiers who died in the 1870-1871 war.
The public will be immersed in the history of the siege of Metz and daily life of the soldiers during this period, thanks to the exhibitors' village at the cemetery entrance.
Good to know
Exhibitors:
- Le Souvenir Français, Moselle General Delegation
- Paraiges Publishing (author signings)
- The Genealogical Circle of the Metz region
- The 1870 War Museum
- The library of the Cour d'Or Museum
- The National Academy of Metz
Program :
Saturday, May 9
3 p.m.: Inauguration in the presence of elected officials from the City of Metz, procession around the graves, unveiling of plaques, presence of the Ladies of Metz in period costumes and the Lorraine Folkloric Group of Metz, participation of the Metz Children's Municipal Council. The Arquebusiers of the East will be present, demonstrating the lives of soldiers during the war with weapons and a bivouac.
Where does it take place?
Le Cimetière de l’Est
32 Rue du Roi Albert
57070 Metz
France
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