World War II weekend coming to Valley Forge

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Military Living History Association are hosting the eighth annual World War II weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at the Medal of Honor Grove on the campus of Freedoms Foundation, 1601 Valley Forge Road, near Phoenixville.

Throughout the weekend, guests in the Medal of Honor Grove can witness flag raisings, weapons demonstrations and battle re-enactments by about 300 re-enactors; visit encampments and experience military life in the 1940s; and see authentic military vehicles of the times.

Elsewhere on campus, hear Mae Krier, a “Rosie the Riveter” during the war; watch the Magnolia Sadies Dancers; hear Rich DeSimone singing Frank Sinatra; and enjoy a 1940s fashion show.

On Saturday, from 7-10 p.m., a dance featuring the West Chester Swing Kings will be held in the Martha Washington Building on campus.

Admission is $12 for adults 18 and up; $10 for seniors; $6 for ages 1317; $30 for families. Veterans and children 12 and under are free. The Saturday night swing dance is $12. Credit cards accepted. For group discounts, email WW2weekendvalleyforge@ gmail.com.

Parking on site and at Phoenixville High School. For more information: Visit www.ww2weekend. org, www.friendsmohgrove. org, or www.freedomsfoundation.org.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Mae Krier, known as “Rosie the Riveter” will be giving a presentation at the upcoming eighth annual World War II weekend in Phoenixville.