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Plan on going to the World War II Weekend at Rippon Lodge

Something for everyone from children to history buffs

Admiral Richard Blackburn Black of Rippon Lodge survived the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and fought in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

Rippon Lodge is hosting its annual World War II weekend on July 9 and 10 to commemorate the contribution of Admiral Black as well as the contributions and sacrifices that many men and women made during the war. This free, family-friendly event will have something for everyone from children to history buffs.

Portraying both Allied and Axis soldiers, living historians will be on hand to talk about the lives of the soldiers who fought in both the European and Pacific Theatres. Guests will learn about different types of equipment and armaments used during the war.

Historic military vehicles will be on hand for visitors to look at and maybe even sit in. Throughout the weekend, groups will have a variety of presentations s from packing bags to firing demonstrations and more. The National Museum of the Marine Corps will be on hand to tell the vast history of the Corps. This year, first-time participants Honor Flight will be here.

Honor Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to transporting U.S. military veterans to see the memorials of the respective war they fought in Washington, D.C. at no cost to the veterans.

Additionally, children and adults may try their hands at making V-J Day parachutes or Victory Crowns. A scavenger hunt will be taking place all weekend.

On Saturday, July 9, local World War II authors will be on site with copies of their books and be giving talks on Rippon Lodge’s front porch. The day will kick off with Kathleen Kinsolving at 12:30 talking about her book Dogs of War. Patricia Meder will speak about her book The True Story of Catch-22 at 1 p.m.

At 1:30 p.m., Stephen M. Rusiecki will talk about his books: The Key to the Bulge and In Final Defense of the Reich. Carsten Fries will speak at 2 p.m. about his book Riding into the Twlight: The German Army’s Last

Cavalrymen, 1920-1945. The final speaker of the day will be Tom Hone, on his book The Battle of Midway: The Naval Institute Guide to the U.S. Navy’s Greatest Victory.

Our WWII weekend is also the kickoff for a set of World War II events that Rippon Lodge will be hosting as part of commemorating Pearl Harbor’s 75th Anniversary this year. Rippon Lodge will host a World War II themed Canteen Dance on September 10, and then during the holiday season, there will be a special World War II exhibit.

For more information about World War II Weekend at Rippon Lodge, please call 703-499- 9812. You can also email us at [email protected].

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