70 summers ago, my grandfather, James J. Rorimer served in World War II as a Monuments Man searching for Hitler’s stolen art. This summer, I am retracing his footsteps – from historic battlefields in Normandy to castles and salt mines in Germany. Follow me “Monuments Girl” as I discover this story in person!
Fun Fact: At the premiere of The Monuments Men movie in February 2014, I’m wore a dress that belonged to my grandfather’s sister, (my great aunt). See my post entitled “You took my sister, I’m taking your apartment” for the rest of the story!
Monuments Girl 
I’m really enjoying the blog, I’m currently writing an handbook for European Studies featuring a section the Monuments Men in the Art chapter and finding your travels very enjoyable! Do you have twitter?
Excellent! I have just started posting on Twitter @sarahrorimer although, at this point, the blog is my primary resource. I will work on my Tweets, though!
I’m enjoying following you on your journey. In a way we have similar stories – following in the footsteps of our forefathers and searching for art. My great grandpa, Moshe Rynecki, painted Polish Jewish life in the interwar years. He perished in the Holocaust. I am on a quest to find the lost and missing pieces of his original 800+ collection. I am making a docfilm about my journey and am headed to Poland in October. You can learn more on my site: http://www.ChasingPortraits.org.
Best wishes as you continue on your journey. I’ve been sharing your blog posts on twitter. I don’t see you on twitter. Let me know if I’m wrong about that! I’m @erynecki
-Elizabeth
Thank you for following, Elizabeth. Your project sounds incredible! I’m on Twitter @sarahrorimer I’ll look for you there!
We were on the Normandy tour with you and just had the chance to ready your blog – how compelling. You gave our experience a personal connection that made it that much more meaningful. I’ve shared it with some friends who have been to Normandy or are history fans too. I will enjoy following your story.
Thanks so much Kathy!!!