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June 11: Step into the boots of a soldier and tap into your senses! Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier and feel the weight of history firsthand. Interact with artifacts or try a game as you experience the textures, scents, and sights of the past.
June 13: Drop by the Tank Park!
Learn about the brave World War II paratroopers who jumped into action on D-Day. Explore their incredible stories and hands-on history for the whole family as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
June 18: Step into the boots of a soldier and tap into your senses! Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier and feel the weight of history firsthand. Interact with artifacts or try a game as you experience the textures, scents, and sights of the past.
June 20: Drop by the Tank Park!
Discover the remarkable story of LCVPs, the “Higgins boats” that carried troops to victory during World War II. Learn about their production at the Higgins Factory in New Orleans and enjoy fun, hands-on activities for the whole family as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
June 25: Step into the boots of a soldier and tap into your senses! Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier and feel the weight of history firsthand. Interact with artifacts or try a game as you experience the textures, scents, and sights of the past.
June 27: Drop by the Tank Park!
Learn about the scary, scandalous, and sweet new inventions of the 1940s that changed the world during World War II. Explore the creativity and innovation behind these groundbreaking technologies as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
July 2: What did soldiers eat on the battlefield? From hardtack to canned rations and modern MREs, explore how military meals have evolved over time. Get a close-up look at historical rations, discover the challenges of feeding an army, and learn how today’s soldiers stay fueled in the field — without having to take a bite!
July 9: Step into the boots of a soldier and tap into your senses! Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier and feel the weight of history firsthand. Interact with artifacts or try a game as you experience the textures, scents, and sights of the past.
July 11: Learn about the brave World War II paratroopers who jumped into action on D-Day. Explore their incredible stories and hands-on history for the whole family as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
July 16: Step into the boots of a soldier and tap into your senses! Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier and feel the weight of history firsthand. Interact with artifacts or try a game as you experience the textures, scents, and sights of the past.
July 18: Discover the remarkable story of LCVPs, the “Higgins boats” that carried troops to victory during World War II. Learn about their production at the Higgins Factory in New Orleans and enjoy fun, hands-on activities for the whole family as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
July 23: Step into the boots of a soldier and tap into your senses! Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier and feel the weight of history firsthand. Interact with artifacts or try a game as you experience the textures, scents, and sights of the past.
July 25: Learn about the scary, scandalous, and sweet new inventions of the 1940s that changed the world during World War II. Explore the creativity and innovation behind these groundbreaking technologies as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
July 30: Step up to the plate and discover how baseball changed during World War II! Try out your pitching arm and see if you’ve got what it takes, or make a craft inspired by the Rockford Peaches while supplies last. Drop in for fun activities and learn how the game looked a little different during this time in history!
August 1: Learn about the brave World War II paratroopers who jumped into action on D-Day. Explore their incredible stories and hands-on history for the whole family as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
August 6: Step into the boots of a soldier and tap into your senses! Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier and feel the weight of history firsthand. Interact with artifacts or try a game as you experience the textures, scents, and sights of the past.
August 8: Discover the remarkable story of LCVPs, the “Higgins boats” that carried troops to victory during World War II. Learn about their production at the Higgins Factory in New Orleans and enjoy fun, hands-on activities for the whole family as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
August 13: Step into the boots of a soldier and tap into your senses! Dress in the uniform and equipment of a soldier and feel the weight of history firsthand. Interact with artifacts or try a game as you experience the textures, scents, and sights of the past.
August 15: Learn about the scary, scandalous, and sweet new inventions of the 1940s that changed the world during World War II. Explore the creativity and innovation behind these groundbreaking technologies as part of our Nothing but Victory exhibit experience.
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