During World War II, the Imperial Japanese military was shaped by a code of honor and discipline that strongly discouraged surrender. These beliefs influenced how Japanese forces fought and endured extreme conditions…
While the Soviet Union is most often associated with fighting on the Eastern Front, it also played a role in the Pacific during World War II. Soviet forces entered the war against Japan in its final months, contributing…
"Join in recognizing the anniversary of Lyndon Johnson's birth by attending the annual wreathlaying ceremony at the Johnson Family Cemetery at 10:00 am. To view the wreathlaying ceremony, stop first at the Lyndon B…
"Come celebrate Lyndon B. Johnson's birthday early with us at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!Try your hand at spinning tops, playing jacks or picking up sticks. Think you can win at a game of tic-tac-toe or close-the-square? We…
"Come celebrate Lyndon B. Johnson's birthday early with us at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!Try your hand at spinning tops, playing jacks or picking up sticks. Think you can win at a game of tic-tac-toe or close-the-square? We…
When the United States entered World War II in 1941, its greatest strength was not only its military forces but its industrial capacity. Factories across the nation worked around the clock to supply the armed forces with…
2026 First Weekend Living History is here! We are excited for another great slate of living history activities for all ages!Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museum open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Temporary Exhibit located in the…
Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for a special event with, author and historian, Jon Parshall.Jon Parshall will regale guests with tales from WWII while preparing period appropriate cocktails.The cocktails…
On September 15th, 1944, thousands of Marines poured onto the beaches of Peleliu under horrific Japanese fire. Once off the beaches though, their fight had only just begun. For the next two months, American troops would…
"This is the way we wash the clothes, wash the clothes, wash the clothes...For this Labor Day, we have a lot of work to do! Join us at the farm as we teach visitors how to do laundry like it's 1918. This event is…
10th Annual Fredericksburg Classic Car/Truck Show at the Historic Pecan Grove Store starts at noon. The Biggest little Car & Truck Show in Texas. Free admission to the public with a donation of 3 cans of food or cash…
2026 First Weekend Living History is here! We are excited for another great slate of living history activities for all ages!Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museum open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Temporary Exhibit located in the…
