Merci Train annual commemorative celebration

This event, which is FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, is organized by our friends at the 40 & 8 Society, a veteran’s group with a mission to promote this important piece of history.  Representatives from France and NH will come together to celebrate the continuing longstanding friendship between France and the United States. This year’s event has a special meaning as it comes during  the 80th anniversary year of the D-Day invasion and 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of the US.

Following the event, there will be a reception with refreshments open to all attendees, taking place at Jutras Post (American Legion) located at 56 Boutwell Street in Manchester.

The reception is also free.  In order to plan for adequate refreshments, registration to attend the reception is required by 5pm, Wednesday, September 25.

For more information about the NH boxcar history, check out: http://mercitrain.org/NewHampshire/