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World War II Comes to the Valley
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.109231, -71.665339
50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA 01588
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Commemorate the Blackstone Valley’s involvement in World War II. There will be activities for kids and exhibits on manufacturing in the Blackstone River Valley including a replica of the Ghost Army Tank, World War II Uniforms, and displays from Battleship Cove and Museum of Work and Culture. Meet World War II veterans and hear their stories.
Special note: all Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel will receive a Free America the Beautiful and Federal Recreational Land pass.
Schedule of Events:
11:00 AM: Doors open
11:30 AM: Knot tying with Battleship Cove
11:30 AM: Ranger Presentation - Singh Theatre
11:45 AM: Special Presentation - Captain Purple's Wartime Experience - Singh Theatre
12:00 PM: Letter writing to deployed soldiers with Battleship Cove
1:00 PM: Paracord keychain with Battleship Cove
1:30 PM: V for Victory garden with Battleship Cove
1:30 PM: Presentation by historian Mel Bloom - Singh Theatre
2:00 PM: V for Victory pin with Battleship Cove
3:00 PM: Doors close