Message-ID: <20190611024413.HF5T8.68086.root@dnvrco-web20> Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 2:44:13 +0000 From: <nancygphoto@wi.rr.com> Subject: PRESS RELEASE: WW2 Days at Old Falls Village Historical Park June 15-16
Press Release
Event Date: June 15-16, 2019
Location: Old Falls Village, SW corner of Pilgrim Rd. and County Line Rd.
Q, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Name of Event: WWII Days
Complimentary Media visits welcome
NancyGPhoto@wi.rr.com
Submitted by Nancy Greifenhagen
For Immediate Release
WWII Days at Old Falls Village
Experience World War II History at our 2nd Annual WWII Days event in Menomo
nee Falls, Wisconsin
The Second Annual Menomonee Falls WWII Days will take place on June 15-16,
2019 at Old Falls Village Historical Park.
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin – Enjoy the first annual WWII Days and B
attle this year at Old Falls Village Park, (www.OldFallsVillage.com) on Sat
urday and Sunday June 15th and 16th located at the Southwest corner of Pilg
rim 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 15th from 10am-5pm and Sunday June
16th from 10am-4pm. Come enjoy walking the grounds visiting military camps
of both Allied and the Axis during WWII.
Here is your chance to be up close to reenactors displaying the ways of lif
e and war of our American History. Come and greet Menomonee Falls Veterans
of WWII in the Public House. Thank you for your Service!
Join us for the opening Ceremony by the Flag pole by County Line Road on Sa
turday morning 10 AM.
Speak to reenactors from both the Allied and Axis sides. Listen to speaker
s, watch a 1940’s fashion show, Swing Dance lessons and see weapons
demonstrations. See an authentic WW2 vehicles, and weapons being fired d
uring the Battle at 2:00 PM both days in a newly enlarged battle field. Sk
irmishes and training events are viewable throughout the weekend.
New this Year! Enjoy the Depot Beer Garden Saturday 3-9pm. After hours du
ring WWII Days, there will be a USO Themed Dance happening on Saturday nigh
t from 6-9pm featuring Command Performance Big Band. Come enjoy the music
and practice your swing dancing.
Gift Shop, scavenger hunt, music, military vendors and displays can be seen
during the weekend event. Food, drinks, and kettle corn all available dur
ing this family-friendly event. Children’s Scavenger hunt.
Be a part of the Field of Honor! Purchase an American Flag that will be di
splayed 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. See our web
page to purchase your personal Flag! www.OldFallsVillage.com
Come early and get your viewing spot to see the Battle at 2 PM both days!
Located on the corner of Pilgrim Road and Country Line Q Rd. Event benefit
s and supports Old Falls Village Historical Park.
Adults $6, children under 12 $2, under 5 FREE
WWII and Korean War Veterans $3 with Military ID
USO Themed Dance Admission FREE
FREE Parking in the park.
Nancy Greifenhagen
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
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