Saturday’s “Remembering Our Heroes” event at Barnhardt Circle in Chickamauga, Ga., will include the USO Show Performers, the SOS Cook-Off, battle re-enactments and displays and an opening ceremony with an address by Gen. George S. Patton, as portrayed by Denny Hair.
Visitors to the former parade ground/polo field of the Army Post at Fort Oglethorpe (1902-1946), can experience World War II through the efforts of 6th Cavalry Museum and community volunteers. The CSO Show Performers features actresses protraying Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Betty Grable, Bob Hope and a WWII soldier. They do big band-era material.
Activities will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The SOS (stuff on a shingle) Cook-Off will have each branch of service represented this year.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for active or retired military, $5 for kids ages 18 and under, seniors age 65 and over, $2 for scouts and ROTC cadets and free for children 6 and under.
For more information, call 770-608-4145 or visit www.6thcavalrymuseum.com.