Barnstorm Global were delighted to be commissioned to create a family activity booklet for The D-Day Story museum in Portsmouth. The museum was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund to enable them to reach audiences that would not normally visit the museum, including disadvantaged families in Portsmouth.

The focus of The D-Day Story is the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany occupation. It is told using the personal possessions and words of the people who took part. The museum uses stunning imagery, audio-visual presentations and hands-on interactives which help bring the story to life. Based on ordinary people working together to achieve the extraordinary, The D-Day Story features the experiences of men, women and children. The story is told in three parts, Preparation, D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, Legacy and the Overlord Embroidery. In Autumn 2020 they were joined by Landing Craft Tank 7074, a 59 metre long ship that carried men and supplies to Normandy for D-Day – a fantastic addition to their collection.  More information about the museum can be found on their website or on their social media channels.

The family activity booklet is fun, informative and educational and includes lots of activities for families to do. The booklet can be found in libraries across Portsmouth, or available to download via this link D-Day Story activity booklet

“We were delighted with the booklet and the opportunity it gives us to share the stories of D-Day during these unprecedented times for people to enjoy at home”

Felicity Wood, Public Participation Officer, The D-Day Story.

We loved working with The D-Day Story on this project and have been supporting a number of clients ro find ways to reach diverse audiences through activities and events. This has never been more relevant with closures and social distancing measures in place across the country. If we can help you with a similar project or you just fancy a chat about what we can offer, drop us a line by email - alysha@barnstormglobal.com