Lecture: Inside the French Resistance

Lecture: Inside the French Resistance

The Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
Thursday, September 25
7 p.m.
$15 for general admission and $12 for Historic Alexandria members. Tickets available here.

Join us Thursday, September 25, at The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for the lecture, "Inside the French Resistance." We invite the community to be part of this engaging evening that brings history to life.

Alexandria-based author Tom Young will introduce key players in the French Resistance and discuss the history behind his new World War II novel, "The Mapmaker." The novel is set within the French Resistance and the air operations that supported it. "The Mapmaker" follows fictional Resistance operative Charlotte Denneau who has critical targeting information for the allies, and the Gestapo knows it. On the run across occupied France, she must prioritize her mission over the lives of the agents and civilians she needs to help her escape.

Tom Young served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and dozens of other countries. A retired airline captain, he now works as an aviation consultant. He has written nine novels, a novella, and one nonfiction book. Book signing and wine and dessert reception to follow the lecture.

Tickets are available at: AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop. The Lyceum is located at 201 South Washington Street in Old Town, Alexandria. Don't miss this special opportunity to hear from a local author, explore World War II history, and enjoy an evening with fellow history enthusiasts.

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About the Office of Historic Alexandria

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City's past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City's equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.

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