Teenager curates WWII history exhibit in Belgium
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Gabin Pinsoni, a 17-year-old from Musson, Belgium, is organizing an exhibition in Halanzy about the liberation of the Gaume region during World War II.
The exhibit, opening this Saturday, focuses on the role of the 5th US Armored Division in liberating Musson, Halanzy, and the surrounding area in September 1944, and follows the soldiers’ journey through Germany.
Pinsoni and his father, a collector of World War I artifacts, spent their free time gathering items from flea markets and museums, including Bastogne’s War Museum, to create the display. The exhibition includes a variety of items such as historical objects, films, weapons, and vehicles from the period. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try on uniforms and equipment to better understand the challenges faced by soldiers.
Pinsoni intentionally limited the exhibit’s scope to local history, aiming to share the stories of events that occurred in the villages of Halanzy and the Gaume region. He hopes the exhibit will honor the anonymous American soldiers who came to liberate the region and will draw many local residents to learn about their history. The exhibit will be open this weekend and the following one, following a ceremony at the Halanzy war memorial.
