![]() ![]() ![]() How often have you heard the quip that the guns of Singapore's military forts were pointed "the wrong way" during the Battle of Singapore? Join Dr John Kwok and history enthusiast Saifullah as they bring you through the structures of Fort Connaught to explore how the coastal fortifications of Sentosa contributed to the defence of Singapore during the Japanese invasion of WWII. ĭate: 11 Feb 12 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 25 Feb Registration opens on 8 February 2023, 10am at. In collaboration with academics, heritage enthusiasts and interest groups, this year’s BSG programme will include special guided tours, talks, exhibitions and film screenings which highlight both the familiar and lesser-known stories and places of Singapore’s veterans and civilians during the WWII.īetween 10 February to 5 March 2023, participate in our physical and virtual programmes: from guided tours around Fort Connaught, Fort Canning and SAFTI institute, to in-depth tours of WWII-related displays at the MINT Museum of Toys and the National Library and online talks and webinars about Singapore’s military strategy and insights from archival research in foreign archive collections, to ask new questions and expand your understanding of our WWII past.įollow us on the I Love Museums Facebook page to keep up to date on our programme offerings. In commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, NHB and members of the Museum Roundtable have organised a series of public events for members of the public to explore and engage with Singapore’s World War II (WWII) history.
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