This year’s 1940s Day, celebrates Union Terminal’s heritage as a transit hub and friendly respite during that pivotal decade. Dance shows and lessons, a classic car show, speakers from the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, the fan-favorite costume contest and more are returning home. 1940s Day is free with admission.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Vintage Vehicle Showcase In front of Union Terminal by the fountain Weather permitting |
10:30 – 11 a.m. | USO talk STEM Lab |
11 – 11:30 a.m. | History of Codebreaking during WWII STEM Lab |
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Japanese Internment Camp Testimonial Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati Reakirt Auditorium |
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Daniel Bennett and the Dirty Shirleys Mallory Gallery |
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Dayton Codebreakers STEM Lab Codebreaking activity immediately following |
12 p.m. | Cincinnati Heritage Program Rotunda Tours Starts in Rotunda |
12 – 1 p.m. | Holocaust Survivor Testimonial by Dr. Renate Neeman Reakirt Auditorium, Free Admission |
12:15 – 1 p.m. | Danielle’s Melodies Mallory Gallery |
12:30 p.m. | Drop in tour of the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center* Meet in museum lobby |
12:30 – 1 p.m. | Dance Lessons Cincinnati History Museum, 3rd ramp |
1 p.m. | Cincinnati Heritage Program Rotunda Tours Starts in Rotunda |
1 – 1:45 p.m. | Queen City Sisters Mallory Gallery |
1 – 2 p.m. | Darby’s Rangers talk Reakirt Auditorium |
1 – 4 p.m. | P&G Big Band Cincinnati History Museum, 3rd ramp |
2 p.m. | Cincinnati Heritage Program Rotunda Tours Starts in Rotunda |
2 p.m. | Drop in tour of the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center* Meet in museum lobby |
2 – 3:30 p.m. | Costume Contest Mallory Gallery Sign up in the Rotunda until 2 p.m., instructions will be provided upon sign up. Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: adult, children, and family. |
3 p.m. | Cincinnati Heritage Program Rotunda Tours Starts in Rotunda |
3:30 p.m. | Gallery Talk led by Morry Wiener* Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center |
3:30 – 5 p.m. | Vintage Beauties Q&A STEM Lab |
* You must purchase an add on ticket for the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center to attend this event
Stay updated on our latest events and information.