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Greater Boston Vintage Society WWII VE Day Swing Dance

Saturday, May 10, 2025
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

American Legion Hall
War Memorial Building
8 Church Street
Shirley, Massachusetts

Admission: $40 per person, $75 per couple, WWII & Korean War veterans free

Party like it's 1945! To celebrate the 80th anniversary of WWII VE Day the Compaq Big Band with Vocalist Aviana Gedler will be featured at this USO-themed dance co-presented by the Fort Devens Museum and the Greater Boston Vintage Society.

Doors Open 6:00 PM. Free group-friendly introductory dance lesson at 6:00 PM presented by Francis Floyd Ballroom Dance. The Compaq Big Band plays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Fill up on 1940s eats: Dagwood Sandwiches, potato chips, and cookies from Marty's Corner Café.

Two bars for your beverage of choice - CASH ONLY. ATM on-site.

Admission is $40 per individual and $75 per couple. Online purchase in advance is recommended at fortdevensmuseum.org/events/. Walk-ins welcomed as space permits. No admission charge for veterans of WWII and the Korean War. Please email info@fortdevensmuseum.org for more information.

Period dress is encouraged – but not required. Browse the War Memorial Building's display of military patches, insignia, and medals. Raffle tickets for a chance to win a WWII-themed prize will be available, and there will be a dance contest.

This event is sponsored in part by the Devens Enterprise Commission and Toreku Tractor.

For more details see fortdevensmuseum.org/events/ and www.facebook.com/events/9335463723186677.

Greater Boston Vintage Society WWII VE Day Swing Dance poster



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