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Event Series Event Series: 3rd Annual Military Weekend

3rd Annual Military Weekend

July 27 @ 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

Experience the sights and sounds of military history!
Over 100 Military vehicles.
Daily vehicle demonstrations.
Over 150 living history reenactors.
Indoor Militaria and Military Vehicle Flea Market.
WWII Veterans join us Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.
Liberty War Birds arrive Saturday with their 1966“Huey” helicopter.
Check our website for updates.
https://visitww2.org/military-weekend/
Vehicle Registration Information
Vendor Registration Information
Living Historian Information
Please email museum@visitww2.org
Military Weekend 2024 Schedule
Enjoy breakfast and lunch for purchase courtesy of the Apple Bin all weekend!
Friday
9:00am Doors open to the public.
10:00am 1/4 ton and smaller vehicle demonstration.
10:30am Artillery demonstration.
11:00am 1/2-2ton vehicle demonstration.
11:30am WWII era vehicle rides.
12:00pm National Anthem with artillery demonstration.
12:10pm 2 ½ ton vehicle demonstration.
12:30pm Weapons demonstration.
1:00pm Big truck demonstration.
1:30pm WWII era vehicle rides and slow vehicle race.
2:00pm Armored car and halftrack demonstration.
2:30pm Artillery demonstration.
3:00pm Tank demonstration.
3:30pm WWII era vehicle rides.
5:00pm Military Weekend concludes for the day.
Saturday
9:00am Doors open to the public.
10:00am 1/4 ton and smaller vehicle demonstration.
10:00am Special WWII Veteran guests visit with the public until 4:00pm.
10:00am “Huey” helicopter lands Saturday.
10:30am Artillery demonstration.
11:00am 1/2-2 ton vehicle demonstration.
11:30am WWII era vehicle rides.
12:00pm National Anthem with artillery demonstration.
12:10pm 2 ½ ton vehicle demonstration.
12:30pm Weapons demonstration.
1:00pm Big truck demonstration.
1:30pm WWII era vehicle rides and slow vehicle race.
2:00pm Armored car and halftrack demonstration.
2:30pm Artillery demonstration.
3:00pm Tank demonstration.
3:30pm WWII era vehicle rides.
5:00pm BBQ Dinner by Apple Bin Grille and Bakery.
8:30pm Military Weekend concludes for the day.
Sunday
8:30am Doors open to the public.
9:00am Non-denominational church service open to public.
10:00am 2ton and smaller demonstration.
10:30am WWII era vehicle rides.
11:00am 2ton and larger vehicle demonstration.
12:00pm National Anthem with artillery demonstration.
12:00pm Author Jeff Shaara book signings until 3:00pm.
12:30pm Weapons demonstration.
1:00pm Armored vehicle demonstration.
1:30pm WWII era vehicle rides.
2:00pm Military Weekend vehicles line up for group photo.
4:00pm Military Weekend concludes!

Details

Date:
July 27
Time:
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
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Venue

World War II American Experience
845 Crooked Creek Road, PO Box 3062
Gettysburg, PA 17325 United States
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