By The Sanilac County Historical Society
Port Sanilac, MI (July 9th, 2023) – SAVE THE DATE!
Troop Train Open House Celebration
Come join us for a FREE event honoring the heroes that fought in World War II. We have quite the day planned to celebrate the Troop Train’s Preview. Starting off we will have a memorializing ceremony for our fallen heroes and veterans with a flag raising and echo taps at the Troop Train. Food will be available for purchase after the ceremony. Once your bellies are full, join us for a Speaker Presentation by Rick Beyer telling the story of the Ghost Army, (tickets available for purchase). Following the presentation, get ready to jump out of your seat to dance and enjoy the music played by Blue Water New Horizons Music Band.
Our event schedule:
1pm Opening Preview of Pullman Train Car with Flag raising and Echo Taps
12:30pm – 2pm Spam Burgers and Pulled Pork Sandwiches for sale by Kelly Joy from Farmer’s Kitchen, in addition to other authentic period food from the 1940s.
2pm -3:30pm Presentation Ghost Army by Rick Beyer in Barn Theater – $15 General, $10 for Members 3:30pm – 5pm Blue Water New Horizons Music to play Swing Music FREE
There are a variety of activities to do at the museum this Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Join us in honoring the heroes that fought in WWII by commemorating their legacy with the 1942 Army Troop Train Open House event!
The Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum is located at 228 S. Ridge St (M25) in Port Sanilac. For more information visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org or on Facebook at “Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum”, or call the office at 810.622.9946.
