"1943: America at War"
World War II Weekend
September 15-17, 2023
Join Eisenhower National Historic Site in commemorating the events of 1943 for our 2023 World War II Weekend Event. This year's event will focus on telling stories of how the American people took part in a complex, global struggle against fascism and tyranny 80 years ago. In 1943, the United States was fully immersed in a two-front war that spanned two oceans. The American war effort demanded great sacrifices both at home and abroad to provide the Allies with the material, manpower, and leadership needed to fight the Axis powers.
This year's event will feature a living history camp showing how American and Allied forces trained for and waged war on multiple fronts. Programming will not only highlight the major events of 1943, but will also tell the stories of those individuals who took up the fight in a multitude of ways 80 years ago. Visitors can join up at an enlistment station, explore the impact of the war on the homefront, and pay tribute to some of those who fought in 1943 and are now buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery.
For a full schedule, visit World War II Weekend - Eisenhower National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service