WWII Days at Old Falls Village Park

WWII Days at Old Falls Village
Experience World War II History at our Newest event in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
 
The First Annual Menomonee Falls WWII Days will take place on June 16-17, 2018 at Old Falls Village Historical Park.
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin – Enjoy the first annual WWII Days and Battle this year at Old Falls Village Park, (www.OldFallsVillage.com) on Saturday and Sunday June 16^th and 17^th located at the Southwest corner of Pilgrim Road and County Line Rd Q. 
Come to Old Falls Village Historical Park in Menomonee Falls just north of HWY 41 on Pilgrim Road on Saturday June 16^th from 10am-5pm and Sunday June 17^th from 10am-4pm.  Come enjoy walking the grounds visiting military camps of both sides during WWII.
Here is your chance to be up close to reenactors displaying the ways of life and war of our American History.  Come and greet Menomonee Falls Veterans of WWII in our school house and in the Public House by the Honor Flight Booth.  Thank you for your Service!
Opening Ceremony by the Flag pole by County Line on Saturday morning 10 AM.  Closing Ceremony by the School House at 3 PM on Sunday.
Speak to reenactors from both the Allied and Axis sides.  Listen to speakers, watch a 1940’s fashion show, Swing Dance lessons and see weapons demonstrations.   See an authentic WW2 vehicles, and weapons being fired during the Battle at 2:00 PM both days in a newly enlarged battle field.  Pre-battle narration set the stage for the “Battle of Carentan”.  Skirmishes and training events are viewable throughout the weekend.  Watch for the flyover of several planes around Noon on Saturday thanks to the Commemorative Air Force.
New this Year!  Enjoy the Depot Beer Garden with Eagle Park Brewery Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 2-9pm and Sunday 12-4pm.  Beer Garden included with admission during the event hours.
Gift Shop, scavenger hunt, music, military vendors and displays can be seen during the weekend event.  Food, drinks, and kettle corn all available during this family-friendly event.  Children’s Scavenger hunt.
After hours during WWII Days, there will be a USO Themed Dance happening on Saturday night from 6-9pm featuring Command Performance Big Band.  Come enjoy the music and practice your swing dancing. 
Be a part of the Field of Honor!  Purchase an American Flag that will be displayed as part of the Field of Honor along Pilgrim Road and County Line Q.  This will be an amazing display of support for our Veterans.  Include a message, poem, letter of support to a Veteran or loved one in your family. See our webpage to purchase your personal Flag! www.OldFallsVillage.com See Donate button on bottom of page to purchase your own flag to fly in support!
Come early and get your viewing spot to see the Battle at 2 PM both days!
Thank you to our sponsors:  Malkins’ Flooring, JDog Junk Removal and Hauling, and the Schneider Family.
Located on the corner of Pilgrim Road and Country Line Q Rd.  Event benefits and supports Old Falls Village Historical Park.
Adults $6, children under 12 $2, under 5 FREE 
All Veterans FREE Admission both days with Military ID   (UPDATED)
USO Themed Dance Admission $6.  Veterans FREE 
Admission to the event during the day includes the USO Dance at night.   (UPDATED)
FREE Parking in the park.  Bus shuttle service from the Park’nRide on Pilgrim Road Saturday.
Nancy Greifenhagen
President, Menomonee Falls Historical Society
Old Falls Village
N96W15791 County Line Rd. Menomonee Falls
SW Corner of Pilgrim Rd and County Line Rd Q
www.OldFallsVillage.com
mfhistory@yahoo.com
262-250-3901