Pioneer Village will host World War II event

The Ozaukee County Historical Society and Northwoods Living History Group will present a World War II event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Pioneer Village in the Town of Saukville.

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students ages 13 to 17 and seniors, and $5 for veterans and children ages 5 to 12. World War II veterans get in free.

The event’s title is “1945 – Going Home, The War Is Over.”

The event includes a remembering the Holocaust exhibit, demonstrations throughout the village, a scavenger hunt, vendors’ market and lunch.

A military vehicle parade will be held at 11 a.m. 

Battle in the Bowl will be held at noon and 3 p.m.

Swing Nouveau will perform big band music from 7 to 9 p.m. People are encouraged to dress in period attire. 

A beer and wine cash bar will be available. 

Admission is $5 at the door or free with a World War II Day wristband.

A public preview will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 16. Admission is $5.

Pioneer Village is at 4880 Hwy. I.