Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War will present a live World War II battle reenactment as part of its Pacific Valor program on March 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Pacific Combat Zone, located at 311 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
The reenactment features live performers, authentic military equipment, and battlefield simulations to illustrate the experiences of American servicemen during the Pacific War. This program highlights the fighting on Leyte in the Philippine Islands and the actions of PFC George Benjamin Jr., who was killed while escorting a tank during an attack on Japanese defenses.
Seating is first come, first served, and online ticket purchases are highly encouraged.
For more information, visit www.pacificwarmuseum.org/events
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About the Admiral Nimitz Foundation
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501(c)(3) Texas Corporation to provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum, a museum honoring Fredericksburg’s native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces, Pacific Ocean Area. The sole purpose of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation is to raise funds for the National Museum of the Pacific War and to manage its operation.
About the National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW), founded in 1967, is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific and Asiatic Theaters in World War II. The Museum annually welcomes more than 120,000 visitors, including at least 15,000 students from across the state. The museum sits on six acres in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas featuring three galleries with more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit space, 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. The Museum is a Texas Historical Commission Property, managed and supported by The Admiral Nimitz Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. For more information, visit http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org. Follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Smithsonian Affiliations
Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to share Smithsonian collections, build collaborative networks, and engage learners of all ages with Smithsonian resources. More information is available at www.affiliations.si.edu.
