Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend

Join us on January 16th and 17th for the Battle of the Bulge History Experience Weekend at the American Heritage Museum to honor the 82nd Anniversary of the German offensive siege that surrounded and cut-off the Allies in the Ardennes region of Europe during the Winter of 1944/1945.

Over 40+ re-enactors of the 101st Airborne and other Allied forces will be entrenched in our woods, encircled by over 40 German re-enactors in opposing positions, recreating the dire weeks of uncertainty that took place eight decades ago before the Allies were able to push forward. You’ll experience what it would have felt like to be stranded in the cold forests like soldiers in 1944. There will be skirmishes between the Allied and Axis forces through the day.

Your Transportation is a Real WWII Military Vehicle!

Adding to the experience of going back in time, all guests will be shuttled from the museum to the encampments and back on a 1943 vintage M3 Half Track or 1943 Dodge Command Car, like ones used by soldiers at that time. You’ll be transported from the American Heritage Museum to our wooded encampment area and will go “behind enemy lines” to see what it was like to be a soldier during this harrowing time in WWII history.

Purchase Your Ticket to Winter 1944!

Tickets to the Battle of the Bulge History Experience include Museum Admission, transportation in the M3 Half Track or WC-56  Command Car, and access to the encampments.

Adults – $45.00
Seniors (62+) – $40.00
Veterans – $35.00
Students 16 & Under – $25.00

Members get $15 off all price levels above with their Member ID as the code.

NOT A MEMBER? Click the link below to learn about becoming a member and get great benefits like free general admission to the museum and discounts on special history experiences like this!

Become an American Heritage Museum Member!

The American Heritage Museum will be open each day until 5:00pm but the last transport to the camps will be at 3:00pm and the last ride from the encampments will be at 4:00pm each day as the camps will close at sunset each day – please plan accordingly.

Food & Beverage Available During the Weekend!

Don’t worry about heading off-site for lunch, we will have a few food trucks available each day for folks to grab a bite or warm up with a hot beverage!

*Please note: 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 & 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.