It’s Over: A Celebration of the End of World War II

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am UTC-04:00

61 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States, New York 12866 | Saratoga Springs

Friends of the NYS Military Museum
Publisher/HostFriends of the NYS Military Museum
It\u2019s Over: A Celebration of the End of World War II
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Join us as we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a special day of remembrance, history, and celebration.
What to expect:
🎬 Vintage WWII films & newsreels.
🎶 A USO-style variety show with Paul & Alyssa Martin (Bob Hope & Dawn O’Day).
👧👦 Kids’ activities: plane-spotting, signaling, uniform try-ons & photos.
🪖 WWII reenactors, artifacts & living history displays.
🚙 Restored WWII military vehicles (weather permitting).
⚓ Volunteers from USS Slater with naval history insights.
📚 Talk by historian Dr. Lisa Mundey on how victory was won.
🎨 Portraits of WWII veterans by artist Jon Scott, plus Q&A with local veterans.
🍦 Free Stewart’s Shops ice cream all day!
“This anniversary gives us a chance not only to remember the sacrifices made during the war, but also to celebrate the joy and relief felt around the world when peace was finally declared,” says event organizer Wayne Rozen.
Bring the family, connect with history, and celebrate a moment that changed the world.
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