War Museum Brings History to Life with Battle Reenactment

Fredericksburg, Texas - On June 30 and July 1, the National Museum of the Pacific War will hold its Living History Program at the Pacific Combat Zone. The program demonstrates weapons and strategies that were vital in the struggle for dominance in the Pacific theater in World War II. Re-enactors use landing craft, halftracks, explosive charges, and even a flamethrower to explain and illustrate the equipment and tactics used by the American Army and Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army forces in WWII. The mock battle represents one such battle—the deadly struggle for island of Tarawa.

June 30th there will be three shows (10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.), with two shows at (10:30 and 1) on July 1st. The program takes place at the Pacific Combat Zone, which is located two blocks east of the museum complex on East Austin Street between Elk and Lee.

Admission to the 90-minute program is $7.50 for adults and $5 for students. Children under six years of age are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the George H.W. Bush Gallery, the Admiral Nimitz Bookstore or online at pacificwarmuseum.com. Tickets are also available at the Pacific Combat Zone on the day of the programs, but due to their popularity, advance purchase is recommended. Admission includes earplugs.

The National Museum of the Pacific War is a Texas Historical Commission property supported, operated, and managed by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation.