All active military and veterans and their guests and will receive free admission to Discovery Park for the event.
Union City, Tenn.–The 2023 Military History and Armed Forces Symposium at Discovery Park of America on Friday and Saturday, April 28 – 29 will feature a variety of programs and interactive activities that explore the American military’s past, present and future. The weekend-long event will include presentations, panel discussions, demonstrations of military equipment, gallery talks and more. Guests will also experience historical interpreters and period musicians throughout the museum and park.
Friday’s events have been designed with students in mind and will provide both military and history-related content perfect for school groups. For student group scholarships, email our education department at education@discoveryparkofamerica.com or call 731-885-5455.
A variety of military-related vendors will be set up in Dinosaur Hall. Included will be the Veteran’s Museum of Halls, Tennessee, Irreverent Warriors, Special Ops Xcursions, TN State Guard, TN Army National Guard, UTM ROTC, TN Department of Veterans Services, Wreaths Across America, United States Space Force, Operation Song, Civil Air Patrol, Airforce Special Warfare, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, United States Marine Corps, Overmountain Victory Trail Association, Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Agricenter International, The Veteran’s Museum, Northwest Tennessee SHIP, and more.
Sponsored by Union City Coca-Cola and Dixie Gun Works.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Programs are subject to change.
FRI., APRIL 28, 2023
All day (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Experience historical interpreters, military displays and equipment from the past, present and future, and hear stories from the Civil War, World War I, World War II and Vietnam.
10:45 a.m. Presentation of Colors- JROTC / National Anthem- Kolby Craig, UCHS Senior / Welcome
11 a.m. Keynote Address: John Henley, USMC
Afternoon Activities: Passport / Demonstrations / Vendors / Reenactment Groups
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Opportunity Fair
6:30 p.m. VIP Military Reception: This special event is held to honor veterans, active military and reservists who have sacrificed on behalf of all U.S. citizens to fight for and protect our freedom. Each military personnel may bring one guest.
SAT., APRIL 29, 2023
All day (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Experience historical interpreters, military displays and equipment from the past, present and future, and hear stories from the Civil War, World War I, World War II and Vietnam.
8 a.m. 5K hosted by UTM ROTC / Register here.
10:45 a.m. Posting of Colors by UTM ROTC / National Anthem by 52nd Regimental String Band / Welcome
11 a.m. Keynote Address: LTC Bernard House
1 p.m. “Better Men: Alpha Upsilon in Vietnam” panel discussion led by Stefan Maupin and Cindy Kent
2:15 p.m. Operation Song
Afternoon Activities: Passport / Demonstrations / Vendors / Reenactment Groups