How did Adolf Hitler die?
Three years ago, Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, the Connecticut state archaeologist, was asked to help investigate lingering questions about the Nazi leader’s death.
He’ll share his experiences at a special program presented by the Seymour Historical Society on Monday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Seymour Community Center.
Most history books state that Hitler committed suicide in a German bunker in April 1945 rather than be captured by approaching Allied forces. But there are some who maintain that Hitler did not shoot himself, escaped from Berlin and survived well beyond the end of World War II.
In either event, what became of Hitler’s remains is a longstanding mystery.
In 2009, Dr. Bellantoni was invited by the History Channel, as part of the “MysteryQuest” documentary series, to investigate skull fragments and once-secret documents in an attempt to learn the truth. In this special Monday night program, Dr. Bellantoni will discuss his travels to Germany and Russia, his role in the investigation and explain what researchers found.
While most Seymour Historical Society’s programs take place in the society’s museum on West Street, please note that this one will be in the cafeteria area of the Seymour Community Center at 20 Pine Street.
Patrons should use the doors in the rear of the building.
There is no admission charge for society members; the charge for non-members is $3 per person and $5 per couple.
For more information, call 203 – 881-2156 or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The writer, a Seymour resident, is president of the Seymour Historical Society.
