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WWII Days

  • September 23, 2018
  • Midway Village Museum, Rockford

See the largest World War II era re-enactment in the U.S.!


Rates

  • Adults (Ages 18+) - $14.00
  • Veterans and Active Duty Personnel (ID Required) - $12.00
  • Child (Ages 3 to 17) - $8.00
  • Museum Members - FREE
  • WWII Veterans - FREE

About

Visitor Experience

Visitors at the special event engage in elaborate 1940s displays in historical buildings on the museum’s 148-acre campus acting as the back drop of a European village during World War II. Encampments of Allied and Axis troops in the Midway Village woods and realistic skirmishes integrated in the historic village.World War II Days includes elaborate and realistic battles complete with tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and exiting pyrotechnic displays.

The largest World War II era re-enactment in the United States with over 1,000 uniformed re-enactors from 40 states representing soldiers from the United States, Great Britain, France, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Japan, Italy, and Germany along with 70 to 80 vintage tanks, half tracks and other 1940s military vehicles!


. Over 60 authentic military vehicles

. More than 1,200 re-enactors

. Battles with pyrotechnics

. Skirmishes, Demos & Displays

. Militaria Sales Vendors from around the Midwest

. Tour General Patton’s Command Center

. Affordable Local Food Vendors

. Vet Tank available for individuals with limited mobility


September 22 & 23. Click here for complete details.


About cgcc

The Chicago Gifted Community Center (CGCC) is a member-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by parents to support the intellectual and emotional growth of gifted children and their families. 

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