Explore the accomplishments, sacrifices, disappointments and challenges that have shaped the enduring legacy of Minnesota's Greatest Generation through their stories.
RetroRama
Fashion show produced by Anna Lee, DJ’d by Jake Rudh and styled by Eclecticoiffeur • Vintage boutique by Via’s Vintage Wear and Swank Retro • 20th-century trivia with Trivia Mafia • Recipe tips by Chowgirls• Mixology by Bradstreet Craftshouse Restaurant • Dancing to A Night in the Box • Sneak preview of exhibit
Dates & Times
- Thursday, May 21
- 7–11 p.m.
- Buy Tickets!
Opening Weekend Events
• 12:30 and 1:30 – WWII era recipes with Susanna Short
• 2:00 – Dance
performance with Swing Cats
• 2:30 and 3:30 – Sing along to hits from
radio’s “golden age” with Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard
Date(s) & Times:
- Saturday, May 23
- noon - 5 p.m.
Opening Weekend Events
• 1:00 – Minnesota’s Greatest Generation discussion with exhibit curator Brian Horrigan and Minnesota Historical Society Press authors
• 2:00 – Moving Pictures film retrospective
• 4:00 – Screening of Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story
Date(s) & Times:
- Sunday, May 24
- noon - 5 p.m.
Memorial Day
• Noon – Honor and remembrance ceremony with news anchor Stan Turner
• WWII aircraft flyover
• WWII-era songs with “Five By Design”
• Color guard ceremony by Arlington High School’s award-winning NJROTC
• 2:30 and 3:30 –WWII-era recipes with Susanna Short
Date(s) & Times:
- Monday, May 25
- noon - 5 p.m.
