Salute to Veterans of WWII

Name: Salute to Veterans of WWII
Start: 2023-09-02T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-09-03T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Indiana Military Museum

September 2, 2023 @ 8:00 am – September 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

This World War II event includes encampments, various combat units presented by re-enactors, presentations and battle scenarios.

The Indiana Military Museum contains one of the best overall collections of military memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to the present day. The museum has a vast array of unique artifacts, vehicles, artillery, weaponry, uniforms, insignia and artwork. The outdoor grounds is a museum in itself. Entering the gate you immediately see a missile, a C-47, USS Indianapolis SSN697 conning tower and a full size German Atlantic Wall bunker. Additional planes, half-tracks, trucks, jeeps, and tanks dot the landscape.

Battle Recreation and Living History Display

Friday ~ setup 1pm-10pm

Saturday ~ open 9am-5pm

· opening colors

· battle recreation with Sherman and Stewart tanks, US and German half-tracks, PAK40, Bren Gun carrier, Dingo, and other equipment ~ personal WWII jeeps, motorcycles, trucks, and artillery welcome to participate

· military uniform and civilian fashion show

· weapons demonstration

· breakfast, evening dinner and private museum tour

· Tiki Hut social ~ WWII news shorts and movie

Sunday ~ open 9am-4pm

· opening colors

· battle recreation

· military uniform and civilian fashion show

· weapons demonstration

IMM has plenty of room for camps and displays. Re-enactor amenities include water, breakfast and a spaghetti dinner. Food vendors available during public hours.

All allied and axis units interested in participating should pre-register. HRS authenticity and safety standards will be followed and can be found at http://www.worldwartwohrs.org. Political flags and/or uniforms are not permitted.

Vendor space is available. Contact organizers for more information.

Click the “Reserve a spot” link above. Registration ends August 30th.

Indiana Military Museum – http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.com/

Free Nothing for the outdoor event, museum admission to go inside museum