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World War II Event at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Long Island New York |
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in Old Bethpage, Long Island, New York |
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May 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013 |
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10:00 AM
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Old Bethpage Village Restoration |
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1303 Round Swamp Road |
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Old Bethpage, NY 11804 |
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World War II Event at Old Bethpage Village Restoration in Old Bethpage, Long Island, New York.
Come see WWII re-enactors based out of Republic Airport display tanks, weapons, fox holes, uniforms and much more in the church field at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
The living history program will be open:
Saturday, May 19, 2013 10:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday, May 20, 2013 11:00AM-5:00PM
In tribute to every American G.I. who has defended our nation, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that Old Bethpage Restoration Village, located at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage, will open its doors to the public and host a World War II encampment complete with living historians, tanks and artillery during the weekend of May 19-20, 2013.
Old Bethpage Restoration is situated on 209 acres and the recreated 19th Century village offers a perfect impression of a rural European battlefield when American soldiers took on and defeated the Nazi Third Reich. Living historians in period gear representing a variety of forces will present vintage weapons and offer hands on displays while engaged in tactical exercises. An operational Sherman tank on loan from the Kadish Museum of American Armor will provide cover for infantry while reconnaissance vehicles from the American Airpower Museum offer flanking support. Also expected to be on display is artillery that includes a rare 155 mm "Long Tom" howitzer. Overhead a period fighter will look for enemy forces.
About Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Long Island's 19th-Century Living History Museum
Old Bethpage Village Restoration is a living history museum dealing mostly in 1800's Long Island life providing visitors with a unique and wonderful opportunity to step back in time and experience life in a recreated mid-19th-century American village. The 209-acre village includes an assortment of homes, farms and businesses. Our goal is to educate our guests about Long Island life back in the 1800's in a fun and interesting way. At Old Bethpage Village Restoration you will be able to get your Old Fashioned Root Beer at the Noon Inn Bar, learn how to make hats, be taught in the One Room Schoolhouse, or even grab a candy stick to enjoy while self-guiding yourself through the museum. We also have many Events scheduled throughout the year for guests of any age to enjoy. |
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516-572-8400 |
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