< ArticlesFrederick Furth Named to National BoardFRED FURTH, Chalk Hill Winery Founder and Chairman, has recently been honored by being named to the museum's National Board. He joins a prestigious group of civic and business leaders in their quest to preserve this important chapter in American and world history. Opened in June of 2000, and affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, the National D-Day Museum interprets the American experience during the World War II years and celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II. Located in New Orleans — home of the Higgins Shipyards, where thousands of venerable landing craft were built. |