What: Discovery Park of America is hosting its annual Military Past, Present and Future Expo on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9. The event will feature a variety of programs and interactive activities that explore the past, present and future of the American military. All active military service members, veterans and their guests will receive free admission to Discovery Park during both days of this event.
When:
Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lower-Level Military Gallery
10:30 a.m. Patriotic Kickoff Concert featuring Paris-Henry County Concert Band
11:00 a.m. Posting of Colors, UTM ROTC
11:15 a.m. “Then and Now,” an educational panel hosted by Maj. William Burgess and Sgt. 1st Class Grover Muirheid featuring cadets from the UTM ROTC Program
11:45 a.m. Keynote address from Brig. Gen. Trent Scates
Wade Cabin
12:30 p.m. “Letters and More from the Civil War” hosted by historical interpreter, Mike Ramsey
STEM Landing
1:00 p.m. UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter take-off, weather pending
Wade Cabin
1:30 p.m. “Letters and More from the Civil War” hosted by historical interpreter, Mike Ramsey
ATA Traveling Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m. Guided Tour of the new “Vietnam, 2 Soldiers. 2 Artists. 2 Journeys. Then and Now.” led by Discovery Park’s director of education, Michael Larkin
Lower-Level Military Gallery
3:00 p.m.“The Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE): Food on the Frontlines” hosted by Discovery Park’s Eric Uselton
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lower-Level Military Gallery
11:00 a.m. Posting of Colors performed by members of the UTM ROTC and performance of the National Anthem by the 52nd Regimental String Band
11:15 a.m. “Then and Now,” an educational panel hosted by Maj. William Burgess and Sgt. 1st Class Grover Muirheid featuring cadets from the UTM ROTC Program
11:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker, 2nd Lt. Christina Mills
Lower-Level Military Gallery
1:00 p.m. Explore military equipment with a guided tour hosted by Discovery Park’s David Heathcott
Lower-Level Military Gallery
1:30 p.m.“The Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE): Food on the Frontlines” hosted by Discovery Park’s Eric Uselton
Wade Cabin at The Settlement
2:00 p.m. “Civil War Clothing: from Flax to Fiber” presented by historical interpreter, Mike Ramsey
The Settlement Pavilion
3 p.m. Performance by 52nd Regimental String Band
Where: Discovery Park of America, 830 Everett Blvd., Union City, TN 38261
Vendors and reenactment groups displayed throughout the Heritage Park (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.):
- UT Martin ROTC
- Chaplain Ron Powell, LTC. U.S. Army (Retired)
- The Veteran’s Museum
- Veteran’s Center for Independent Living
- Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution
- Wreaths Across America
- Ron Powell: Civil War Chaplain
- 52nd Regimental String Band
- The Living Historians