Flag Day celebration for Pals Brewing Company
Jun
14
5:00 PM17:00

Flag Day celebration for Pals Brewing Company

Live performance of Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen and live entertainment for Pals Brewing Company in North Platte, NE.

Music and show include Encore History’s classic Sentimental Journey show, plus all-new scenes inspired by the miracle of the North Platte WWII Canteen and Bob Green’s book, Once Upon a Town.

On December 17, 1941, North Platte, Nebraska, residents gathered with presents and baked goods at the town’s Union Pacific Depot; they had heard rumors that a troop train carrying their local boys would be coming through. When the train stopped, soldiers from Kansas, not Nebraska, stepped off the train. Despite her disappointment at not seeing their own boys, one local stepped forward and presented her gifts anyway. Everyone else followed. The soldiers were overwhelmed, and their gratitude sparked an idea. The residents of North Platte and the surrounding communities followed the lead of their ancestors in World War I by opening a Canteen at the depot. This canteen lasted for 54 months, involved 55,000 volunteers, and served more than 6 million service men and women during its duration. It was one of the largest and farthest reaching volunteer efforts of World War II.

Hear first-hand accounts of stories and live music from the Canteen and USO shows during the war to see how music helped “bring the boys home” during WWII.

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North Platte, Nebraska Heritage Festival--Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen
Jun
14
12:00 PM12:00

North Platte, Nebraska Heritage Festival--Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen

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Live performance of Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for the Lincoln County History Museum’s Heritage Festival in North Platte, NE.

Inspired by the real-life miracle of the North Platte Nebraska Canteen during WWII and Bob Green’s book, Once Upon a Town.

On December 17, 1941, North Platte, Nebraska, residents gathered with presents and baked goods at the town’s Union Pacific Depot; they had heard rumors that a troop train carrying their local boys would be coming through. When the train stopped, soldiers from Kansas, not Nebraska, stepped off the train. Despite her disappointment at not seeing their own boys, one local stepped forward and presented her gifts anyway. Everyone else followed. The soldiers were overwhelmed, and their gratitude sparked an idea. The residents of North Platte and the surrounding communities followed the lead of their ancestors in World War I by opening a Canteen at the depot. This canteen lasted for 54 months, involved 55,000 volunteers, and served more than 6 million service men and women during its duration. It was one of the largest and farthest reaching volunteer efforts of World War II.

Hear first-hand accounts of stories from the Canteen and entertainers during the war to see how songs helped “bring the boys home” during WWII.

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Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for Hardin County Public Library
Jun
7
11:00 AM11:00

Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for Hardin County Public Library

Preview of our new WWII show version—Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for Hardin County Public Library.

Inspired by the real-life miracle of the North Platte Nebraska Canteen during WWII and Bob Green’s book, Once Upon a Town.

On December 17, 1941, North Platte, Nebraska, residents gathered with presents and baked goods at the town’s Union Pacific Depot; they had heard rumors that a troop train carrying their local boys would be coming through. When the train stopped, soldiers from Kansas, not Nebraska, stepped off the train. Despite her disappointment at not seeing their own boys, one local stepped forward and presented her gifts anyway. Everyone else followed. The soldiers were overwhelmed, and their gratitude sparked an idea. The residents of North Platte and the surrounding communities followed the lead of their ancestors in World War I by opening a Canteen at the depot. This canteen lasted for 54 months, involved 55,000 volunteers, and served more than 6 million service men and women during its duration. It was one of the largest and farthest reaching volunteer efforts of World War II.

Hear first-hand accounts and songs from the Canteen and USO shows of the 1940s and see how songs “brought the boys home” during WWII.

See our WWII page for full show description.

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Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for RobinBrooke Senior Living
Jun
6
2:00 PM14:00

Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for RobinBrooke Senior Living

Preview of our new WWII show version—Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for RobinBrooke Senior Living.

Inspired by the real-life miracle of the North Platte Nebraska Canteen during WWII and Bob Green’s book, Once Upon a Town.

On December 17, 1941, North Platte, Nebraska, residents gathered with presents and baked goods at the town’s Union Pacific Depot; they had heard rumors that a troop train carrying their local boys would be coming through. When the train stopped, soldiers from Kansas, not Nebraska, stepped off the train. Despite her disappointment at not seeing their own boys, one local stepped forward and presented her gifts anyway. Everyone else followed. The soldiers were overwhelmed, and their gratitude sparked an idea. The residents of North Platte and the surrounding communities followed the lead of their ancestors in World War I by opening a Canteen at the depot. This canteen lasted for 54 months, involved 55,000 volunteers, and served more than 6 million service men and women during its duration. It was one of the largest and farthest reaching volunteer efforts of World War II.

Hear first-hand accounts and songs from the Canteen and USO shows of the 1940s and see how songs “brought the boys home” during WWII.

See our WWII page for full show description.

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Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for the Hardin County History Museum
May
22
6:30 PM18:30

Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen for the Hardin County History Museum

Please stay tuned for more details on this event impacted by a family loss.

Catch the preview of our new WWII show version—Sentimental Journey: North Platte Canteen.

Inspired by the real-life miracle of the North Platte Nebraska Canteen during WWII and Bob Green’s book, Once Upon a Town.

On December 17, 1941, North Platte, Nebraska, residents gathered with presents and baked goods at the town’s Union Pacific Depot; they had heard rumors that a troop train carrying their local boys would be coming through. When the train stopped, soldiers from Kansas, not Nebraska, stepped off the train. Despite her disappointment at not seeing their own boys, one local stepped forward and presented her gifts anyway. Everyone else followed. The soldiers were overwhelmed, and their gratitude sparked an idea. The residents of North Platte and the surrounding communities followed the lead of their ancestors in World War I by opening a Canteen at the depot. This canteen lasted for 54 months, involved 55,000 volunteers, and served more than 6 million service men and women during its duration. It was one of the largest and farthest reaching volunteer efforts of World War II.

Hear first-hand accounts and songs from the Canteen and USO shows of the 1940s and see how songs “brought the boys home” during WWII.

See our WWII page for full show description.

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Sep
28
8:00 AM08:00

Remembering WWII: Linden, TN

Living History, Education & Honor: an award-winning, hands-on living history experience for the whole family!

Coming back to the streets of Linden TN
September 28th 2024!

Full event information at www.rememberingwwii.com

Come watch the streets of Linden, TN come to live in a full-town reenactment of the WWII era. Soldiers, civilians, and WWII veterans bring this free event to life for the public.

Catch Jody Ingalls of Encore History in Sentimental Journey: Songs that Brough the Boys Home and live entertainment during the evening USO show before the 1940s dance.


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Jun
13
to Jun 14

Rosie Convention

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Jody Ingalls of Encore History joins the Rosie Convention with live music and WWII show.

Come to the Rosie Convention or sponsor a Rosie to honor these special women who helped win WWII.

Catch live 1940’s music at the event and a special performance of Encore History’s one-woman WWII show, Sentimental Journey: Songs that Brought the Boys Home, Friday morning.

Full convention information here.

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Mar
23
6:30 PM18:30

Brown Pusey House Dessert Theater

Join us for a stellar cast of characters representing women from Hardin County’s history, including Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln, Aunt Beck Hill, WWII Fort Knox Service Club Hostess Grace Whitney, and Fort Knox icon Ma Collier.

Costumes, drama, and music, plus a special appearance by the Hardin County Classical Choir, led by Leigh Ann Pierce.

Stay tuned for more details.

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