More About Museum of the Waxhaws’ WWI & WWII Living
Step back in time at the Museum of the Waxhaws’ WWI & WWII Living History Weekend, November 21–22! Explore living history encampments, visit the museum, see weapons demonstrations, and watch a parade of historic vehicles. Meet reenactors and hear the personal stories that bring history to life.
Saturday, November 21 | 10 AM–4 PM
10 AM — Flag Raising
11 AM — Weapons Demonstration 1
12–1 PM — Lunch Break
1:30 PM — Vehicle Parade
2:30 PM — Weapons Demonstration 2
3:30 PM — Open Interpretation
4 PM — Event Closes
Sunday, November 22 | 10 AM–3 PM
10 AM — Flag Raising
11 AM — Weapons Demonstration 1
11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Lunch Break
1 PM — Vehicle Parade
1:30 PM — Weapons Demonstration 2
2 PM — Open Interpretation
3 PM — Event Closes
Living history and the museum will be open all day both days. During lunch breaks, encampments remain open, but reenactors may be unavailable to talk.
Admission: $12 general admission; $35 family pass. Veterans and children 5 and under are free. No food will be sold onsite; coolers are welcome, and water is available at the front desk.
Location: Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, North Carolina
Saturday, November 21 | 10 AM–4 PM
10 AM — Flag Raising
11 AM — Weapons Demonstration 1
12–1 PM — Lunch Break
1:30 PM — Vehicle Parade
2:30 PM — Weapons Demonstration 2
3:30 PM — Open Interpretation
4 PM — Event Closes
Sunday, November 22 | 10 AM–3 PM
10 AM — Flag Raising
11 AM — Weapons Demonstration 1
11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Lunch Break
1 PM — Vehicle Parade
1:30 PM — Weapons Demonstration 2
2 PM — Open Interpretation
3 PM — Event Closes
Living history and the museum will be open all day both days. During lunch breaks, encampments remain open, but reenactors may be unavailable to talk.
Admission: $12 general admission; $35 family pass. Veterans and children 5 and under are free. No food will be sold onsite; coolers are welcome, and water is available at the front desk.
Location: Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, North Carolina
Date & Time
November 21, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
11/22/2026
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