Experience history through USS ALABAMA reenactment event

Olivia Wilson
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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobilians and visitors will be able to see history come to life through a reenactment event at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. In a release, officials said the park is getting ready to host its first Living History Crew Drill of 2024.

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The USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is bringing history to life through its History Crew Drill from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. During the drill, historical reenactors in WWII-period Navy uniforms will show what life aboard ships was like during wartime.

Although the event starts at 8 a.m., the main attraction is scheduled for 1 p.m. when the “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. During the event, attendees can grab a spot on the bow of the USS ALABAMA to watch as enemy aircraft fly over to attack the ship.

The drill will be open to the public and included with general admission tickets to the park.

For more event information, visit the Living History Crew website.

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