September 25, 2010 - September 26, 2010
Experience the World War II Era
Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
World War II Days includes elaborate and realistic battles complete with tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and exciting pyrotechnic displays. Saturday the battle shows are featured at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Sunday the battle time is 2:30 pm. Maps of the event site will be available when visitors arrive showcasing the battlefield and the various encampments and attractions.
Visitors will also experience:
. Elaborate displays with the majority of historical buildings on the museum property
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
. German cavalry scenes
. Soldiers' base camps filled with period vehicles, tents and artifacts
. Shop for World War II memorabilia from numerous vendors
. Purchase quality food and snacks from Burritt's Meat Products of Rockford
. Special Rest Hospitality provided by the Wings & Wheels Museum of Poplar Grove
The largest World War II era re-enactment in the United States with over 800 uniformed re-enactors attending along with dozens of vintage tanks and other 1940s era military vehicles!
A 1940s USO-style dance is set for 7 pm Saturday in the museum's main building. Plan on joining us. The dance is free.
An event shuttle is available for visitor to use as a transport system during the event at the event site, if needed. Please, do not bring personal golf carts. An event shuttle is available for guests including a wagon ride to and from the parking lots and battlefield and several passenger golf carts in the historical village.
Attention reenactors: You will find registration information at http://skoelling.homestead.com/Rockfordevent.html.
This year's Midway Village Museum is partnering with Rock Hospitality Group for discounts on hotel lodging for World War II Days. Rock Hospitality Group manages three hotels in the Rockford area: Baymont Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express and the Holiday Inn. Visit www.rockhospitality.com to reserve a room or call the hotels directly:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites 1-888-465-4329
Holiday Inn Rockford 1-888-465-4329
Baymont Inn and Suites 1-815-229-8200
This event is sponsored in part by the Rockford Park District, Comcast, Visiting Nurses Association, Skeet and Trap Club of Rockford and Sons of the American Legion.
Midway Village Museum is located a 1/3 mile from Perryville and Guilford Roads, in Rockford, Illinois, just one mile west of the I-90 State Street exit. Parking is free.
World War II Days Admission
$10 adults; $5 for children (3 to 17); and free for World War II veterans
If you are experiencing difficulty with your PayPal account processing, please contact Jessica MacDonald, 815-397-9112, ext. 104, jessica.macdonald@midwayvillage.com and she will take your ticket order by phone.
