EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Dates and programs are subject to change, please contact the Museum to confirm event details.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Supporters: David Scott, Gary Tetro, James Shilling, Joseph Kennedy, Marshall Roshau, Roger Bow, & The Horst Historians
The Ghost Front - A World War II Experience
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, from 10AM-4PM for The Ghost Front: A World War II Experience. By examining the Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge, the public can learn of the endurance, leadership, and sacrifices of American soldiers in the winter of 1944. Foxhole displays will explore frontline life and the individual roles of soldiers. For more comprehensive breakdowns, visitors can join guided patrol tours at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM. Families can participate in the History Mystery Kid’s Program at 12PM. A demonstration will showcase weapons and tactics at 2PM. Santa Claus and his Willy's Jeep will be available for Christmas photos and a holiday scavenger hunt! A Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony will occur at 12PM on Sunday, December 7. Museum merchandise will be available for purchase. Donations are also encouraged. Parking is $5 per car. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.
Honors to the Fallen - A Cemetery Lantern Tour
Join the Pennsylvania Military Museum and Local Historia LLC on Friday, October 24, at 7PM for Honors to the Fallen: A Cemetery Lantern Tour. History professor Jared Frederick will guide patrons through the Boalsburg Cemetery, highlighting stories of veterans and their families. All tours begin at the “Honors to the Fallen” monument (“the Three Ladies Statue”) located at 305 North Church Street, Boalsburg. Attendees are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and have proper footwear due to uneven terrain. The tour will happen rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe by staff. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the program will be canceled or rescheduled. If so, participants will be contacted via email or social media at least one hour in advance. Tickets can only be purchased through Local Historia. Admission is $15 per person and all sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Military Museum.