Midway Village and Museum Center

One of the country's largest WWII reenactment events has become yet another casualty of this COVID-19 mess.

I just got a note from my good friend, Vietnam Veteran Nick Parnello, aka “Blackjack 6.” He asks that I let you know about a special event coming up at the LZ Peace Memorial on the grounds of Midway Village and Museum Center, Sunday, December 11th, at 4:30pm.

When I was a kid, we were lucky enough to be living next door to a World War I veteran. By lucky, I mean that he was more than willing to share his experiences in "The War to End All Wars." I also learned that World War I wasn't the end of wars, as my dad went off to fight World War II...

This week's lineup of Veteran's Day tributes will conclude with an outstanding two-day event this weekend at Midway Village Museum. To commemorate and honor the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Hometown Heroes: Rockford’s Vietnam Veterans, a two-day information event with a forum is set for Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, at the museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford...

Midway Village Museum just dropped me a note to share with you. It's got all the details on one of Rockford's favorite events, "The Sock Monkey Madness Festival, Fairy Tales and Red Heels." Times: Saturday and Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm Location: Midway Village Museum Address: 6799 Guilford Rd...