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Historic Vehicle Collection
See Our Historic Military Vehicles
The Restored Military Vehicle Program offers visitors a chance to view some of the most well-known military vehicles of the World War II, Cold War and Vietnam eras. These restored military vehicles are maintained and operated by the museum staff and vehicle volunteers. During the summer, the vehicles participate in many parades and are periodically displayed on the Cantigny Park grounds.
Typical hours for vehicle displays are 10 am to 2 pm, weather permitting. Volunteers dressed in period uniforms are present and able to answer questions.
When not involved in special events, the volunteers assist in the ongoing restoration of additional military vehicles. Current projects include the restoration of a World War I Liberty truck. Please remember that these vehicles are artifacts and are not to be climbed upon.
2013 Vehicle Schedule
| Date | Event | Times |
| Saturday, May 18 | Armed Forces Day | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 27 | St. Charles Memorial Day Parade | 8:00a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Friday-Sunday, May 31, June 1, 2 | Clow Airport Cavalcade of Planes | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, June 6 | Thursday Static Display | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, June 8 | Living History Detachment | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Friday, June 21 | Wheaton Cruise Night (60’s) | 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 3 | Warrenville Independence Day Parade | Begins at 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, July 4 | Wheaton’s Fourth of July Parade | TBA |
| Friday, July 12 | Wheaton Cruise Night (Trucks) | 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 20 | Living History Detachment | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, July 28 | Sycamore Car Show | TBA |
| Friday, August 2 | Wheaton Cruise Night (Open) | 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday, August 10,11 | DuPage Airport Community Days | TBA |
| Saturday, August 24 | Living History Detachment | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 15 | Cantigny Car Show | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday-Sunday, September 20, 21, 22 | Midway Village World War II Days | TBA |
| Saturday, September 28 | Veterans Benefit Event Cantigny Park | TBA |
| Saturday, October 5 | DuPage County Safety Saturday | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, November 11 | Veterans Day & Luminary | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
For more information on the vehicles, please contact:
Chris Zielinski
630.260.8149
czielinski@firstdivisionmuseum.org
If you are interested in volunteering, you may contact:
Melissa Tyer
630.260.8274
mtyer@firstdivisionmseum.org
If you are interested in possibly scheduling our vehicles for a
parade or special event, please contact:
Kara Allison
630.260.8227
kallison@firstdivisionmuseum.org
