SA We Are A Little Francais - The Battle of Dernancourt

SA We Are A Little Francais - The Battle of Dernancourt

Learn the history of the WWI Dernancourt Battle and how Adelaide came to have a suburb named after the French village.

By City of Unley Museum

Date and time

Thu, 16 May 2024 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ACST

Location

Unley Museum

80 Edmund Avenue Unley, SA 5061 Australia

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Join former Colonel and war historian Steve Larkins OAM as he tells the story of the WWI Battle of Dernancourt, Adelaide’s subsequent adoption of the French village and our 105 year connection with its townspeople. Includes refreshments and an opportunity to visit Unley Museum's exhibiton SA We Are A Little Francais. 5pm for 5.30pm start.

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City of Unley Museum

Discover Unley's past and present in our award-winning museum. Changing exhibitions of history, art and contemorary topics are interactive, intriguing and fun for all ages. Look out for our tours, talks and programs for kids and adults. There are five gallery spaces, a research centre, a library of more than 12,000 photographs and objects in our collection.