HUDSON – The American Heritage Museum will host The Battle of the Bulge Commemorative Weekend on Dec. 28 to 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
This event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the offensive launched by German forces to cut off the Allies in the Ardennes region of Europe during the winter of 1944-45.
More than 40 re-enactors of the 101st Airborne Division and other Allied forces will be entrenched in encampments throughout our woods, encircled by more than 40 German re-enactors in opposing positions, recreating the dire weeks of uncertainty that took place eight decades ago.
Visitors will experience what it felt like to be stranded in the cold forests, like the soldiers in 1944. The event will include a ride in an M3 half-track to be transported to Allied positions in the forest. There, visitors will be able to explore the camps and talk with re-enactors.
Tickets include admission into the American Heritage Museum.
Single day pricing for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:
Adults $40 ($48 day of the event)
Seniors (62+) and Veterans / Military $36 ($40 day of the event)
Children (16 years and younger) $20 ($27 day of the event)
To buy tickets and more information, visit www.AmericanHeritageMuseum.org
Dress appropriately for the weather and conditions. Participants should be physically fit enough to board and disembark a 1943 vintage military vehicle without assistance or accommodation. Due to the rough nature of the encampment zone and the potential for cold and inclement weather, we do not recommend the experience for guests in poor health; with mobility or circulation issues; and children under the age of 3.
