Experts will lead tours of the Museum's collection of medals
The Royal Arsenal in Woolwich has branched out for Museums at Night 2009 by launching the first Royal Arsenal Community History Day on May 16 2009.
Genealogy experts from the Royal Artillery Museum will offer advice about researching family trees, a Living History Team will re-enact historic characters and local author and Royal Artillery expert Brigadier Ken Timbers will be giving talks on the history of the Royal Arsenal and the Old Royal Military Academy, described as an "architectural gem" within the Arsenal.
"This is the first community history event to take place in the Royal Arsenal," said organiser Eileen Noon, who will present a display of previously unseen historic photographs of the complex and its workers in an attempt to help residents find relative and ancestors who may have worked on the site.
The artillery archive is hoping to help visitors discover their relatives
"We want to showcase the heritage of this fascinating part of south-east London and highlight how people's own history may be entwined with the history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich and perhaps the Royal Artillery."
Local residents will receive free entry to the Museum, which will be open until 10pm for expert guided tours and stories behind some of the bravery medals held in the collection. There will also be a fully-licensed café with a three-course menu and Gang Show routines. Local Scouts will also be performing Gang Show routines.
Admission £2.50 - £5, free for visitors with an SE18 or SE28 postcode (proof of identity required.) Call 020 8855 7755 or visit Firepower online
