6th
Annual Great LA Air Raid Event
February 23,
2008
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On Saturday night February 23, 2008 The Fort
MacArthur Museum is proud to present what is quickly becoming one of
our most popular signature events. The Great Los Angeles Air Raid of
1942 is the museums celebration of one of the most fascinating and
controversial events in Los Angeles History. A night when literally
thousands of people both Military and Civilian were convinced that
Los Angles was being attacked from the air, and even from space!!!
What really happened that night is a debate
that will probably go on for years, but for those of us at the Fort
MacArthur Museum, it is a time to remember the feeling of those early
days of the war.
In February 1942, the realities of the second world
war was just starting to become evident here is the southland, and
many community events continued on almost like nothing had ever
changed.
The Great LA Air Raid of 1942 is a fundraiser
for the Fort MacArthur Museum and attempts to recreate the
atmosphere of a 1942 social evening out, interrupted by the reality of war.
Want to read more about the Great Los Angeles Air Raid? Go to
www.maxwelldemille.com
What to expect:
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The Great LA Air Raid event is held outdoors,
under the stars in the courtyard of the Fort MacArthur Museum.
The weather along the Pacific Coast in February can be unpredictable and cold at times.
There
will be area heaters around the dance floor, so bring coat, a
camera, and your dancing shoes for a truly unforgettable night....
oh!, and watch out for little green men.
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How to get to the museum:
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The Fort MacArthur Museum is Located
in Angels Gate Park.
3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro CA 90731 Phone
310-548-2631
From Los Angeles, take the 110 Freeway South to the
Gaffey Street exit. Turn left onto Gaffey and continue
through the city.
When you reach the 25th street signal, stay to your left and
continue towards the ocean. As you round the second hill,
look for the 36th Street (Leavenworth Drive) entrance.
Follow the access road to the museum's main gate.
To Maintain traffic flow, we ask that you do not park
along the fence of Leavenworth Drive, there's plenty of
room in the parking lot. |
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change without notice, due to conditions beyond the control
of the Fort MacArthur Museum.* |
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When & Where?
The
Fort MacArthur Museum
3601 S Gaffey St. San Pedro
California, 90731
February 23th, 2008
Free
Special Exhibits 12:00 - 16:00
Music &
Dance 18:00 - 22:00
Admission: $20.00 per
person at the gate
Tickets can also be purchased on-line,
a $2.00 fee will apply to on-line ticket orders.
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You never know who will show up...
Here's our good friend R. Lee Ermey
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