Discovery Park to host the Military Past, Present and Future Expo

WBBJ Staff,

PRESS RELEASE FROM DISCOVERY PARK:

Discovery Park is hosting its annual Military Past, Present and Future Expo on Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th. This two-day event will feature a variety of programs and interactive activities that will interest the entire family. The expo will include presentations, demonstrations of military equipment and reenactments. You will also have the opportunity to experience our new temporary exhibit, “Vietnam, 2 Soldiers. 2 Artists. 2 Journeys. Then and Now.”

Friday, March 8th has been planned with students in mind and will provide both military and history-related content perfect for school groups. For student group information, email our education department at education@discoveryparkofamerica.com or call 731-885-5455. See more info from a full schedule below.

These reenactors and vendors will be available throughout the museum and heritage park both days from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.:

 

All active military personnel, veterans and their guests will receive free admission to Discovery Park on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9.

The 2024 Military Past, Present and Future Expo is sponsored by Union City Coca-Cola and Dixie Gun Works.

Special guests, from left to right:
Paris-Henry County Festival Band, Maj. William Burgess, Lt. Col. Bernard House, SGT. 1st Class Grover J. Muirheid, 2nd Lt. Christina Mills and Brig. Gen. Trent Scates

The full schedule is as follows:

Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  1. Lower-Level Military Gallery
  2. 10:30 a.m. Patriotic Kickoff Concert featuring Paris-Henry County Concert Band
  3. 11:00 a.m. Posting of Colors, UTM ROTC
  4. 11:15 a.m. “Then and Now,” an educational panel hosted by Maj. William Burgess and Sgt. 1st Class Grover Muirheid featuring cadets from the UTM ROTC Program
  5. 11:45 a.m. Keynote address from Brig. Gen. Trent Scates
  6. Wade Cabin
  7. 12:30 p.m. “Letters and More from the Civil War” hosted by historical interpreter, Mike Ramsey
  8. STEM Landing
  9. 1:00 p.m. UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter take-off, weather pending
  10. Wade Cabin
  11. 1:30 p.m. “Letters and More from the Civil War” hosted by historical interpreter, Mike Ramsey
  12. ATA Traveling Exhibit Hall
  13. 2:30 p.m. Guided Tour of the new “Vietnam, 2 Soldiers. 2 Artists. 2 Journeys. Then and Now.” led by Discovery Park’s director of education, Michael Larkin
  14. Lower-Level Military Gallery
  15. 3:00 p.m.“The Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE): Food on the Frontlines” hosted by Discovery Park’s Eric Uselton
  16. Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  17. Lower-Level Military Gallery
  18. 11:00 a.m. Posting of Colors performed by members of the UTM ROTC and performance of the National Anthem by the 52nd Regimental String Band
  19. 11:15 a.m. “Then and Now,” an educational panel hosted by Maj. William Burgess and Sgt. 1st Class Grover Muirheid featuring cadets from the UTM ROTC Program
  20. 11:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker, 2nd Lt. Christina Mills
  21. Lower-Level Military Gallery
  22. 1:00 p.m. Explore military equipment with a guided tour hosted by Discovery Park’s David Heathcott
  23. Lower-Level Military Gallery
  24. 1:30 p.m.“The Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE): Food on the Frontlines” hosted by Discovery Park’s Eric Uselton
  25. Wade Cabin at The Settlement
  26. 2:00 p.m. “Civil War Clothing: from Flax to Fiber” presented by historical interpreter, Mike Ramsey
  27. The Settlement Pavilion
  28. 3 p.m. Performance by 52nd Regimental String Band

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