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1940s Flashback

July 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Did you know that the Gate City was home to the largest urban military base in the country during World War II? Enjoy an afternoon of family fun exploring life in Greensboro in the 1940s with reenactors, music, games, activities, vintage vehicles, ration book bake-off contest, and more. Free!

Don’t miss…

  • *World War II and Women’s Army Corps (WAC) reenactors from Baker Company WACs and others highlight training at the Overseas Replacement Depot

  • Hands-on activities

  • Scrap drive crafts with Reconsidered Goods

  •  Ration Book Bake Off contest

  •  Flash Talks from local historians, archivists, and community members.

  • Movies and newsreels

  • Hot Dog Central and Scoop Zone food trucks

Free event!

More Information about this year’s daytime program and GHM After Hours: Swing Dance at the Service Club coming soon.

 

Details

Date:
July 6
Time:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Greensboro History Museum
130 Summit Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27401 United States
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Phone:
336.373.2043