August 2020
Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day – Indiana Military Museum
In honor of Vietnam War Veterans, the Indiana Military Museum will present a Vietnam War Living History Event on Saturday, August 15. The day is filled with outdoor activities including battle scenarios, Veterans/Living History Reenactor demonstrations, military artifact vendors and food vendors. The museum will be offering "Huey" helicopter rides for a fee of $100 per person with children age 12 and under riding for $50/each preregistration begins at 9:30am. *Any Vietnam, Korean or WWII Vet may ride for FREE.…
Find out more »September 2020
[Cancelled] – Annual “Salute to the Veterans of WWII”
*Due to recommendations by local health agencies, the Annual "Salute to the Veterans of WWII" has been cancelled. The Indiana Military Museum (715 S. Sixth Street) will present the Annual "Salute to the Veterans of World War II" living history event on Saturday, September 5, from 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday, September 6, from 9:00am - 4:00pm (ET). Enjoy fabulous WWII military displays including living history re-enactors from throughout the region, encampments, aircraft flyovers, tanks, and artillery. *Battle re-enactments will…
Find out more »May 2021
Spring WWII Living History Event
The Indiana Military Museum will host a special one time summer WWII Living History Event on behalf of the Danville Illinois reenactment group. The event will feature battle reenactments, artillery and weapons demonstrations, outdoor displays and a WWII encampment. Saturday's Schedule Morning Colors 10:00am Allied Weapons Demo 10:30am Artillery Demo 11:00am 1st BATTLE 11:30am Axis Weapons Demo Saturday and Allied Weapons Demo Sunday 1:00pm Artillery Demo 1:30pm 2nd Battle 2:00pm Retiring the Colors 4:00pm
Find out more »December 2021
Indiana Military Museum Pictures with Santa
Get your picture taken with Santa this year at the Indiana Military Museum! Children and families of all ages are welcome!
Find out more »April 2022
“The Great War” a WWI Living History Event
Visit the Indiana Military Museum to experience this unique living history event! Hundreds of World War One artifacts will be on exhibit, battles will be re-enacted, and WWI aircraft flyovers will take place each afternoon.
Find out more »May 2022
Spring WWII Living History Event
The Indiana Military Museum will host a WWII Living History Event on behalf of the Danville Illinois reenactment group. The event will feature battle reenactments, artillery and weapons demonstrations, outdoor displays and a WWII encampment. Visit the Indiana Military Museum website or Facebook page for updates and schedule of events.
Find out more »September 2022
Salute to WWII Veterans
Join us in one of the premier annual events as we honor the veterans of WWII.
Find out more »Salute to the Veterans of WWII
Don’t miss the 14th Annual “Salute to the Veterans of WWII at the Indiana Military Museum. See authentic military camps, vehicles, weapons demonstrations, living history events including battle reenactments with running tanks, German half-track jeeps with assorted weaponry, and 100+ active personnel in authentic garb.
Find out more »Salute to the Veterans of WWII
Don’t miss the 14th Annual “Salute to the Veterans of WWII at the Indiana Military Museum. See authentic military camps, vehicles, weapons demonstrations, living history events including battle reenactments with running tanks, German half-track jeeps with assorted weaponry, and 100+ active personnel in authentic garb.
Find out more »October 2022
Salute to Vietnam Veterans
Join the Indiana Military Museum as they honor the veterans and casualties of the Vietnam War. See living history displays, reenactments, and memorabilia. Huey Helicopter rides will be available through the Indiana Search and Rescue Association, fees apply. Event Schedule 9am Gates Open 10am Huey Helicopter arrives with Sgt. Davis 10:30am Huey rides begin and Sgt. Davis signs copies of his book 2:30pm Battle scenario for public, includes Huey battlefield extraction
Find out more »December 2022
Christmas on the Homefront – Pictures with Santa
Santa Claus will be coming to the Indiana Military Museum!
Find out more »April 2023
WWI Living History Event – “The Great War”
This WWI Living History event features hundreds of World War One artifacts on exhibit including artillery, vehicles and living history displays. Battles will be re-enacted both days with representatives of Allied and German troops.
Find out more »May 2023
World War II Remembrance
WWII Remembrance at Indiana Military Museum honors the sacrifices of WWII with events like obstacle courses, gun demonstrations, battle demonstrations and more from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) May 6-7 in Vincennes, Indiana. Free admission, parking, shuttles reenactments, speeches and demonstrations on the grounds. Saturday Schedule:
Find out more »July 2023
September 2023
Salute to Veterans of WWII
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…
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April 2024
Salute to the Veterans of WWI
This World War I reenactment is set for Eclipse Weekend!
Find out more »May 2024
Salute to the Veterans of WWII
More details to come on this WWII reenactment! The reenactment is free, though there is a charge to go into the museum.
Find out more »August 2024
Salute to WWII Veterans
More details to come.
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