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Lewis Army Museum Hosting 'Living History' Weekend

Hear from historians and see Vietnam-era equipment on display at JBLM's museum this weekend.

The Lewis Army Museum along Constitution Drive.
The Lewis Army Museum along Constitution Drive. (Google Maps)

LAKEWOOD, WA — Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Lewis Army Museum will host special "living history" exhibits this weekend featuring historians and Vietnam-era veterans. The event happens all weekend long at the museum, located at 4320 Main St. at JBLM.

Here's more from a JBLM press release:

Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Lewis Army Museum will host a living history weekend Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The two-day event will feature living historians, displays, and military vehicles from many eras throughout America’s military history.

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A Vietnam riverine patrol boat with crew/veterans will be on display as one of the main attractions along with historical encampments.

The event is free and open to the general public.

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Parking: People without DOD ID card access to JBLM should park in the civilian access parking lot off of DuPont-Steilacoom Road. Take I-5 exit 119, go north on DuPont-Steilacoom Road, and look for the signs for Lewis Army Museum parking.

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