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, planning your own Victory Garden, and more. Free!

Don’t miss…

* World War II and Women’s Army Corps (WAC) reenactors from 505^th PIR Company C, Baker Company WACs, and others highlight training at the Overseas Replacement Depot

* Hands-on activities

* Scrap drive crafts with Reconsidered Goods

* Plan your own Victory Garden

* Ration Book Bake Off contest – Download Rules – Click here to register!

* Flash Talks on Woman’s College and NC A&T during wartime, Journalist Edward R. Murrow, Palmer Memorial Institute, and more

* Movies and newsreels

* Hot Dog Central and Scoop Zone food trucks

Free event!

But wait… there’s more!

Then swing back by the museum for GHM After Hours: Swing Dance at Service Club, 6-9 pm!

* Live music from Keenan McKenzie & the Riffers

* Dance lessons from Cat’s Pajamas

* Forties-inspired fashion show from Vintage to Vogue

* Inspired cocktails for sale from GIA

Tickets on sale now! Get yours at https://GHMFortiesSwing.eventbrite.com

Photo: ORD Soldiers in a Parade, Greensboro; © Carol W. Martin/Greensboro History Museum Collection