LST Moving to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of D-Day
The LST 325 will be on the move this week, to commemorate D-Day.
The LST-325 will be temporarily moving down to the central Evansville Riverfront and will be offering free, self-guided tours June 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th. The ship will be closed to tours on June 5th and June 10th for her move to and from the downtown location.
June 5 - LST-325 Closed for move to Downtown location near Tropicana
~8:30am - LST-325 underway from Marina Point
~11:30am - LST-325 arrival & mooring at Tropicana mooring
June 6 - 9:00am to 1:00pm : D-Day 75th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony aboard ship
1:00pm to 5:00pm : LST-325 open to public for free tours
2:00pm to 4:00pm : Air Force band performing
June 7-9 - 9:00am to 5:00pm : LST-325 open to public for free tours
June 8 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm : D-Day 75th Anniversary Big Band 40s Gala at the Tropicana Events Center. Tickets available HERE
June 9 - ~6:00pm : LST-325 underway from Tropicana mooring
~7:00pm : LST-325 arrival and mooring at Marina Point
June 10 - Ship CLOSED for clean-up and preparation for tours
If you have any questions, please contact the LST office at (812) 435-8678 or at 325office@lstmemorial.org
You can also tour a B-17G Texas Raiders bomber at the Evansville Wartime Museum this week. Not only can you tour it, but you can also fly in it!