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LST-325 Memorial Festival

September 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until September 6, 2021

The LST-325—the last fully operational WWII Landing Ship Tank (LST)— She leaves port in the early fall to sail the nation’s inland rivers. Her crew of volunteers shares the history of these incredible vessels, the men and women who built them, and those who served on them. The LST will be docking in Brandenburg, KY on Sept.1st through Sept.6th. They will be conducting tours daily.

The cost will be:

(ages 5-17) $5

(ages 17 and over) $10

(WWII and Korean War Vets, Active Military and First Responders(with ID) and children under 5 )Free.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, Sept 1st
– Arrive and Dock ( No tours)
– NEW! Veteran Memorial Exhibit at the Meade County History Museum.

Thursday, Sept 2nd
– Opening Ceremony
– Field Trips
– Public Tours begin @ 12pm
– NEW! Veteran Memorial Exhibit at the Meade County History Museum.

Friday, Sept 3rd
– Field Trips
-Public Tours begin @ 12 pm
– NEW! Veteran Memorial Exhibit at the Meade County History Museum.

Saturday, Sept 4th*
-The Meade County History Museum hosts the History Book Fair at the riverfront.

-NEW! Veteran Memorial Exhibit at the Meade County History Museum.
-Rumble by the River (car show
– Buttermilk Falls 5 K
– Public Tours 10am-5 pm
– Vendor Booths and Food Trucks
– Children’s Activities
– Concert in the Park

Sunday, Sept 5th*
-The Meade County History Museum’s History Book Fair at the riverfront.
-NEW! Veteran Memorial Exhibit at the Meade County History Museum.
– Military Vehicle and Jeep
– Gathering
– Vendor Booths and Food Trucks
-Public Tours 10am-5pm

Monday, Sept 6th*
-The Meade County History Museum’s History Book Fair at the riverfront.
-NEW! Veteran Memorial Exhibit at the Meade County History Museum.
-Last Day for Tours 10am-5 pm
5PM IS THE FINAL TOUR!

*Free overflow parking and shuttle service to the LST Events will be provided Thursday, September 2nd to Friday, September 3rd 10 AM to 2PM and Saturday, September 4th to Monday, September 6th 9 AM to 5:30 PM at the following locations: The Meade County History Museum, Meade County High School, The Meade County Circuit Court.

**** Ship has steps and multiple decks. No Strollers are permitted on the ship.
Unfortunately, the ship is not Wheelchair Accessible

Details

Date:
September 1, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Brandenburg River Front Park
146 Water St #124
Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108
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