“Normandy teaches young Americans that freedom was earned through courage, sacrifice, and service.”
Normandy, France
Each year, Connecting Generations Inc. selects ten schools to participate in a fully funded educational journey to Normandy, France, where groups of 44 students and educators engage in a curriculum-aligned, place-based study of the events of 1944. Through visits to D-Day beaches, memorials, museums, and historic towns, participants encounter the legacy of those who served and the communities forever shaped by war. By connecting historic sites with personal stories, testimony, and remembrance, students gain a deeper understanding of World War II while helping carry forward the memories, sacrifices, and democratic ideals entrusted to future generations.
“Anchored in the timeless values of Duty, Honor, and Country.”
Anchored in the enduring values of Duty, Honor, and Country, Connecting Generations™ serves as both a historical compass and a moral framework for student learning. Through the personal narratives and consequential choices of World War II, students examine the ethical demands of leadership, service, and sacrifice. In doing so, the program cultivates intellect and empathy alike—encouraging moral courage, responsible citizenship, and a lasting understanding of what it means to serve a purpose greater than oneself.
Inspiring the Future.
As the voices of those who witnessed World War II fade, the responsibility to carry forward their legacy grows more urgent. This program enables schools with limited resources to move beyond the classroom and engage history directly in Normandy’s landscapes. There, students think critically, ask meaningful questions, and connect human experience to sacrifice. In doing so, they not only learn history, but are inspired to uphold its lessons—strengthening their sense of responsibility, empathy, and commitment to a more informed and unified future.
Civic Engagement
Selected schools participate in a fully funded Normandy program that frames civic engagement as a responsibility inherited from history. By studying 1944 where democracy was defended, students examine sacrifice, service, moral courage, and the obligations of citizenship—preparing them to lead and participate thoughtfully in civic life.
