What's On

On 15 and 16 October, join the Friends of the British Cemetery, Elvas for an action-packed symposium. Organized by Major Nick Hallidie, the symposium will take place at Hedingham Castle, and includes talks, tours and meals.  For more information on this event, please visit the Friends of the British Cemetery's website, or click to view […]

 On 20 and 21 September, 20 million people in 50 countries will participate in this year's European Heritage Weekend. Launched in 1985, the Heritage Weekend allows Europe's citizens to explore and discover their cultural heritage through free visits and events – and encourages them to participate in the safeguarding of this cultural heritage for generations […]

Between 15 and 21 September, Rueil-Malmaison will be transported back to the First Empire, and Napoleon and Josephine will once again walk its streets. The second “Imperial Jubilee” brings together more than 500 soldiers from the Grande Armée, 60 cavaliers, 6 pieces of artillery, Napoleon's tent, and the Emperor himself throughout the town of Rueil-Malmaison […]

Gossip, rumours and scandal – discover the truth behind the glory days of Wellington. From the heyday of the Prince Regent and the rigours of courtly life, to the regimes of the Red Coats during their combat campaign; experience life and laughter in regency England. Purchase your tickets today by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team […]

***FULL PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE***  Between 7 and 11 July 2014, the International Napoleonic Society will hold its twelfth annual congress in Havana, Cuba. The theme for this year's congress is “Napoleon and Revolutions Around the World”, and it promises to be a truly international event.  Highlights from the conference programme include:  – Luigi Mascilli Migliorini (Italy), L'Héritage Napoléonien […]

The Departments of History and French Studies at the University of Warwick are holding a one-day conference on July 1st 2014 on the popular reactions in Europe and beyond to Napoleon's dramatic return to France and his brief reign and overthrow. Papers will identify a range of objects and speak to their significance as part of […]

Attention! Relive the drama and grandeur of the Napoleonic War as you are brought face to face with Wellington's Red Coats in the midst of the combat campaign. Gossip with the soldiers wives in all their regency finery, and discover the truth behind the glory days of Wellington. Sat 14 & Sun 15 Jun 2014 and […]

Throughout summer 2014, Maryland's Chesapeake Campaign will commemorate the events of 1814, from the burning of Washington to the dramatic, successful defence of Baltimore. The story of Maryland's fight for the nation will be celebrated through the Chesapeake Campaign, a travelling festival featuring re-enactors, hands-on educational activities, performance, food, drink and interactive fun all along […]

On Sunday 18 May 2014, the Associazione Culturale Luciano Bonaparte Principe Di Canino will present a day of talks at the Biblioteca Comunale in Canino.  The programme for the day runs:  11am – Giampaolo Bontempi: “Rome February 24, 1798. Mutiny on the Pantheon“ – Mark Rimanelli: “Napoleon and America, 1800-1815“ 4pm– Maximum Carducci: “The Myth of […]

Amongst the events organized by the Souvenir Napoleon Nord-Italie for May and June 2014 are:  Re-enactment in Fino del Monte (BG) on 18 and 19 May The End of the Kingdom of Italy in the Hills Around Bergamot Re-enactment of the capture of deserters, and their trial and execution in the piazza.  Talk on 18 May […]