his best friend and University of New Orleans colleague Stephen Ambrose to lead their first

overseas tour–a trip from the Normandy D-Day beaches to the Rhine River. For the next 20

years, the duo continued to run tours while Ambrose began collecting hundreds of oral histories

from D-Day veterans, including interviews with surviving members of the famed Easy Company.

Of course, the rest is history. Ambrose’s research and interviews led to best-selling book

Band of Brothers, which would years later be adapted into the HBO miniseries that brought the

story of Easy Company to millions of viewers worldwide. Perhaps no other single work in the

past three decades has had such an impact or made such an imprint on the American memory

of World War II.

Ambrose and Mueller’s passion for preserving the stories of D-Day veterans led to the idea of

American Studies. This journey remains core to the Museum’s mission–oering rare access to

sites, extraordinary guides, and quaint regional accommodations. As the authority on World War

II, the Museum draws upon its collection of oral histories, photographs, and artifacts to deliver

the most memorable, emotional, educational, and extraordinary travel experiences.

We hope you’ll join us on this personal journey to the beaches, bridges, cities, and villages

where the legendary Easy Company fought the crucial D-Day battles and changed the course

of history. Every tour features an original cast member from the miniseries, making this tour a

truly unique experience.

Sincerely,

Regina Cross. B.S. ‘91