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Article submitted by Auxiliary 218
On Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – rain or shine – Washington American Legion Post 218 will present WW II Weekend, a living history event.
There is no cost to attend and the public is invited. The Post is located at 1007 E. Third St. Parking will be located at the Mercy Hospital lot west of the Post Home.
World War II re-enactors in period clothing will display their vehicles, weapons and related items in the Post parking lot. The Washington Historical Society and the Franklin County Historical Society will have displays in the Legion Hall.
Dixie D’s USO Canteen will take our audience back to the days when USO shows at home and abroad featured entertainers, such as Bob Hope, The Andrews Sisters, Abbott and Costello and more. The program features period clothing and music, dancing and comedy. She often performs at World War II era re-enactments. During this program, area World War II veterans will be recognized.
The Post 218 Family will offer its Third Saturday Barbecue sandwiches, meats and meals for sale. Soda, beer and water will be available for purchase.
While the event is free, donations will be gratefully accepted. Members will also take donations for the annual Poppy Days, which benefits veterans
The Washington American Legion Post is located at 1007 E. Third St. Parking will be located at the Mercy Hospital lot west of the Post Home.
The schedule of events is as follows:
1000: Reveille, Event Begins
1130: Maj. Gen. John Anderson Presentation, Dr. Michael Van Ness
1200: Dixie D’s USO Show, Recognition of World War II Veterans
1430: Women’s Army Corps Presentation by Mary Hill
1600: Reading of World War II Casualties and Taps
