JUNE WWII LIVING HISTORY DRILL

See history come to life with WWII reenactor on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM at Battleship Memorial Park. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from the original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship. Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over, "attacking" the ship, and the crewmen will fire to defend the Mighty A with their guns blazing! Spectators will take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns.

These living history drills occur each month. Whether planes fly depends on mechanics and weather conditions on that day. General Admission tickets range from $5 to $16 and can be purchased here: ussalabama.com/event/june-living-history-drill/