Posted on 03/23/2017 3:42:12 AM PDT by Bender2
Our annual Living History Weekend is the largest event of its kind in Texas, with visitors from across the nation coming to view our award-winning Living History Displays, shop in the Military Swap Meet, and to witness the roar of tanks in our WWII Battle reenactment! This family-friendly event is sure to have something for everyone!
Physical Address:
19124 Highway 6 South
College Station, Texas 77845
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If you enjoy World War Two history and/or tanks and vehicles from that era, this is the place to be this weekend!
on my last flight that needs attending to--
I’d love to go but in SC and have on-call weekend so it’s out.
The tank museum up in Virginia is supposed to have a run day in May or June and look forward to going.
What does it cost? I’ll be about 100 miles away from College Station this weekend and if I have time I may go.
$13 Adults, $7 Kids (5-11), Under 5 free
(tickets for 1 day only)
Schedule of Events
Saturday
10AM- Gates Open
11AM- Vietnam Air Assault Reenactment
12PM- Weapons Demonstration
1PM- Tank Talk
3PM- WWII Battle Reenactment
Food Vendors: Hot dogs, Chick-Fil-A, and snow cones
Sunday
10AM- Gates Open
10:30AM- Vietnam Air Assault Reenactment
12PM- WWII Battle Reenactment
1:30PM- WWI Tactical
Food Vendors: Hot dogs, barbecue, snow cones
First time to visit?
Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you plan for an amazing day:
Will this be your first time attending Living History Weekend? If so, you might have a lot of questions about what is allowed at our event. Never fear! We want to ensure that our event is safe and fun for the whole family, so we answered some common questions here:
Where do I park?
Parking is FREE at Santa’s Wonderland’s Prancer Lot. From there you may either take a 10min walk to the Museum’s gate, or take our free shuttle! If you have a handicap tag, you may park at the museum’s parking lot as well.
May I bring in outside food or drink?
Yes! We want everyone to stay safe and hydrated, but please leave the alcohol at home. We do not recommend bringing large coolers, so make sure everything can fit in a purse, bag, or backpack. If you don’t want to carry around lots of items, we will be selling food and water at various locations all day.
Is everything handicap or wheelchair accessible?
We do our best to make our event as wheelchair friendly as possible. Our indoor facility is 100% wheelchair accessible, though be aware that our living history camps and displays are outside on potentially uneven or muddy terrain (depending on the weather). We hold our reenactment on a hill at a distance from the rest of the displays, but we provide rides to and from this location to seniors, expectant or new mothers, and those with disabilities.
What should I bring or wear?
Most of our activities are outside, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are suitable for walking on dirt and grass. We recommend a hat and sunscreen, and potentially a rain jacket or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Don’t forget your camera for pictures and extra spending money!
Can I pay in credit?
This year, we will offer the ability to purchase tickets ahead of time online with a credit card (details to come soon). Otherwise, at the moment we can only accept cash at the gate, though our gift shop and select stations accept card. We also highly recommend cash to shop at our vendors’ booths as well as for some activities.
Will there be seating at the reenactment?
Yes! We will have bleachers, though seating is limited. You may bring a chair if you want, but be prepared to have to carry it for long walks.
Will the reenactment be loud?
Yes, we simulate real gunfire and explosions, so there will be quite a bit of noise. We will have earplugs available for purchase at the site, but you may also wish to bring your own. Be especially aware that the noise may upset infants and young children.
Are pets allowed at the event?
Yes, if they remain on a leash and are well behaved. We also ask that you clean up after their potty breaks, as no one likes tracking poop!
Thanks
Ping.
I wish I could make it. I’ve passed the link around to a couple of my peeps just in case.
Do they do this every year? If they do, can I get on a mailing list? It’s about a 2 hr drive for me, but it looks well worth it.
Sounds like great fun. Tanks for posting that!
Thanks, Dunc'.'preciate it!
I've I've got an affiliation with another military museum in my old home of Texas, where I spent the best part of a decade, and wish it had been longer. The College Station festivities are a lot less formal and more entertaining than a lot of similar events elsewhere, and if I'd been within a 1000-mile radius of the place, it would have made a great birthday party weekend for me.
Maybe next year. I've got some business down that way, which I may be able to postpone until this time next year. But there is one other annual event in TX that I like to attend each year, whether as participant or spectator.
It's in Farmersville, TX, around the middle/end of June, and has been going on 'bout 20 years now. I first threw my hat in back in 2000, the second year it was held.
I guess people tell you that you look like Audie Murphy all the time. :-)
Nah. But they tell me my Jeep looks a whole lot like his old one.
Thanks for the heads up Bendy.
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