The Tenna Valley Freedom Trail in le Marche faced challenging weather, but ultimately enjoyed three days of excellent walks. Organized by the WW2 Escape Lines Memorial Society, the event honored the villagers who sheltered Allied servicemen during WWII. The fourth day was dedicated to memorial services, including a visit to the “safe house” of Villa…

MSMT supporters were delighted to join members of the Escape Lines Memorial Society (ELMS) on the fourth annual Tenna Valley Freedom Trail in the Marche between 11th and 16th May, 2016. We were guided on the commemorative walks as we visited former safe houses and the former prisoner of war camp at Monte Urano.  We…

In July 2014, as on several previous occasions, Brian Lett, a former chairman of the Monte San Martino Trust, led a party of walkers on a four-day hike through the Rossano Valley, where his father was a celebrated leader of a group of international partisans. Here, Nicholas Gent, a MSMT trustee, reflects on the journey,…

The second Tenna Valley Freedom Trail, organized by the WW11 Escape Lines Memorial Society, took place from May 7-12, 2014. Participants, including individuals from the UK and local Italians, walked through historic locations, laid wreaths, and heard poignant stories of wartime bravery. The trail ended with memorial services and a sense of gratefulness.

The second Tenna Valley Freedom Trail, organized by the WW11 Escape Lines Memorial Society, took place from May 7-12, 2014. Participants, including individuals from the UK and local Italians, walked through historic locations, laid wreaths, and heard poignant stories of wartime bravery. The trail ended with memorial services and a sense of gratefulness.