My 2 youngest sons are absolutely thrilled by anything military. Does anyone know if any of the military bases in the mid-atlantic area have any type of shows we could attend that might include tanks. I have heard of military excercises and displays, but can't find any information on them.
Military Aviation Museum (Virginia Beach, VA):
http://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/
US Army Transportation Museum (Fort Eustis, VA):
http://www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/museum/museum.html
US Army Quartermaster Museum (Fort Lee, VA):
http://www.qmmuseum.lee.army.mil/
US Army Ordnance Museum (Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD):
http://www.ordmusfound.org/
US Army Women's Museum (Fort Lee, VA):
http://www.awm.lee.army.mil/
Virginia, April 25 & 26, 2009: 6th Annual Military Extravaganza at AAF Tank Museum. 3401 US Hwy 29, Danville, VA. Radio control tank battles, re-enactors, “Talk to the Tanker”, vehicle, weapon, flame-thrower and bomb dog demonstrations, Militaria, model vendors and lots more. Contact info:
aaftank@gamewood.net,
http://www.aaftankmuseum.com/ or (434) 836-5323.
Maryland, May 20-23, 2009: 36th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally and flea market at Riken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD. Free admission to the public. 12 Acres of military surplus, vehicles from jeeps to armor, collectibles, insignia and more will be offered. Non-profit event supports the US Army Aberdeen Museum and Veterans’ organizations. Contact: (800) 730-6621 or visit:
www.washingtonbluegray.com.