DEDICATION OF WOODROW WILSON MONUMENT
PRAGUE - OCTOBER 5, 2011
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC, A WASHINGTON, DC, BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS REBUILDING, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CAPITAL CITY OF PRAGUE AND THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF PRAGUE 1, THE MONUMENT TO AMERICAN PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON AT THE
MAIN TRAIN STATION IN PRAGUE. THE MONUMENT WAS BUILT IN 1928 BUT DESTROYED IN 1941.
WILSON DEDICATION WEEK - EVENTS IN PRAGUE
Tuesday - October 4, 2011
Morning – Woodrow Wilson, Tomáš Masaryk and their Historic Partnership – Opening of the historical exhibition at the New Building of the Czech National Museum. st Afternoon (1:30pm) – Symposium: The Legacy of Wilson and Masaryk in the 21 Century, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Czernin Palace. Evening (7pm) — Award Dinner and Reception at the Rudolfinum, attended by prominent dignitaries and business leaders and featuring the inaugural presentation of the Masaryk-Wilson Peace and Democracy Award.
Wednesday - October 5, 2011
Morning (11am) — Dedication of Woodrow Wilson Monument featuring remarks by U.S. and Czech officials, musical and military tributes, and the formal unveiling of the Monument and the Walk of Freedom. Afternoon (12:30pm) — Celebratory Gathering at the main hall of the historic Autoklub ČR, with refreshments (adjacent to the Monument dedication, admission by e-ticket only)
Thursday - October 6, 2011
Morning (9am) — Wilson Dedication Golf Tourney, at the golf course at Konopiště Castle (includes bus transportation, clubs and awards; places limited) Afternoon — Special Guided Tour of the Joža Uprka Art Exhibition at the National Gallery - Wallenstein Riding School Evening —Swan Lake at the National Theatre (tickets available to dedication participants; limited availability)
Friday - October 7, 2011
Morning – Designblok 2011, Special Tour of annual week-long exhibition of new pieces from the world of design.
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Start Making Your Plans Now
The date for the dedication of the rebuilt Woodrow Wilson Monument is now set. Start MakingThe Your historic Plans ceremonyNow will take place on October 5, 2011, opposite the historic main railway station in Prague. Czech President Václav Klaus, former U.S. Secretary of State
Madeleine Albright, former Czech President Václav Havel, Lord Mayor of Prague Bohuslav Svoboda, and U.S. Ambassador Norman Eisen are among the dignitaries already committed to participating in the dedication events.
FREQUENT Q & A
What events are planned and when do they begin?
Wilson Monument Dedication Week includes a series of special commemorative events and activities to mark the historic occasion. It all begins on Tuesday, October 4. The events are listed on Page 3.
When should I plan to arrive in Prague?
We recommend arriving the weekend of October 1-2 to allow for a few days to enjoy the sights of historic Prague.
How do I sign up for events?
The AFoCR Website has a page with reservation and registration information for the events. Just go to www.afocr.org and on the home page click the link for Wilson Dedication Reservations and Information
How can I get around to the events?
Prague is a compact city with an excellent public transit system. Most events will be within short walking distance from the designated hotels. Chartered buses will be available for selected events during the day.
How do I arrange for accommodations in Prague?
The AFoCR website also has a link for the Prague travel agent site where specially priced accommodations have been reserved and made available for dedication visitors. Special offer can be found on http://www.visitprague.cz/en/hotels/woodrow-wilson-monument-dedication.html.
PROGRAM FROM 1928 DEDICATION OF ORIGINAL MONUMENT
WOODROW WILSON MONUMENT DEDICATION - JULY 4, 1928
WOODROW WILSON MONUMENT
T. G. MASARYK MEMORIAL
MILESTONES IN HISTORY
WILSON M ONUMENT DEDICATED - 1928
WOODROW WILSON MONUMENT - 1928-1941
DESTROYED - 1941
MASARYK MEMORIAL WILSON MONUMENT REBUILT WILSON MONUMENT
WASHINGTON DC, DEDICATED 2002 REBUILT 2009 – 2011 TO BE RE-DEDICATED OCTOBER 5, 2011
RECREATED WOODROW WILSON STATUE TAKES FORM IN BRONZE
ŠPAČEK FOUNDRY, PRAGUE – MARCH 2011
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC
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