Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
Events and Programs
Guests have the opportunity to participate in engaging events and, weather permitting, often witness WWII aircraft and vehicles in action. The museum's calendar is filled with activities that provide visitors with unique and educational experiences, making it a memorable destination for history enthusiasts and families alike.
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Veterans Day Program With YME High School
On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, Fagen Fighters WWII Museum will partner with our local high school to honor our veterans in a meaningful annual event. This special occasion brings the younger generation face-to-face with American heroes, creating a patriotic and profoundly impactful experience. Students have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand testimonies of selflessness, bravery, and honor directly from those who served.
This year’s gathering will take place in the Fighter Hangar at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum and is open to the public. Additional details, including the program's exact start time, will be announced at a later date.
"Signed & Served: Warbird Art On Display" Screening Event At Fagen Fighters WWII Museum With Pioneer PBS
Join us on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:30 p.m. in the Navy Hangar of the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum for a special screening of Pioneer PBS’s documentary Signed & Served: Warbird Art on Display. This event celebrates the work of artist Noel L. Dunn, whose remarkable paintings are currently on display at the museum.
Remembering D-Day At Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
Visit Fagen Fighters WWII Museum to honor and remember the attack on Normandy Beach, D-Day, a pivotal moment in history, through an engaging experience on June 6th. We will be showcasing special D-Day films in our theater and on the LED Wall, immersing visitors in the events of that monumental day.
Open On Monday, 2025 Memorial Day
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum will be open to the public on Monday, May 26th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. We invite you to come and step back in time, allowing yourself to be surrounded by powerful military artifacts that tell the stories of bravery and sacrifice. Tour the museum at your own pace and take a moment to reflect on Memorial Day and its true meaning, honoring those who served our nation.
Building Bridges Choir Performance
Join us on Saturday, April 26th at 2:00 p.m. in the Fighter Hangar to enjoy a delightful performance by our talented local choir, Building Bridges Choir. They will be singing a wonderful selection of patriotic songs that we all know and love, as part of their entertaining setlist. We truly hope to see you there and share this memorable experience together!
Veterans Day
Come together with family and friends to pay tribute to our heroes and celebrate the enduring spirit of service. We look forward to welcoming you on November 11th!
WWII Reenactment Day At The Museum
Event Details
Join us on Saturday, October 26th. For the price of admission, Fagen Fighters WWII Museum of Granite Falls, Minnesota, is excited to host several reenactor groups who will be setting up camps and displaying actual WWII artifacts. Visitors will be able to walk through the camps and interact with the reenaactors throughout the day. The reenactors will not perform a scripted reenactment but will be there to answer questions visitors may have. A 2:00 p.m. program is scheduled in the amphitheater area. Several of the Museum vehicles will be out on the grounds for the day.
We welcome general aviation. Weather permitting, Warbirds will fly late morning.
Food vendors for the day:
Chris Cakes of Iowa will be serving pancakes and sausage from 10am to 2pm. Pancake meal (includes a pancake, sausage, and a bottle of water) is $7 — cash only.
Maui Wowi, offers smoothies and coffee, will be on site for the day. Prices vary. Accepts cash and card.
Food and beverages are not included in the price of admission to the museum.
Hope to see you there!
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WWII USS Essex Ace and Aircraft Reunion
WWII Navy Ace Donald M. McPherson, age 102, of Adams, Nebraska, taking to the skies on Friday, September 27th in a Warbird for the first time since WWII in Fagen Fighters Navy Helldiver. Air Force Lt. Col. Ray Fowler of Carrollton, Georgia, is at the controls.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
Fagen Fighters' newly restored Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver made its highly anticipated debut at the AirVenture 2024 event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 24th. It was an exciting night for the entire Fagen Fighters team as Ray Fowler skillfully touched down on Runway 27 in Oshkosh at 7:10 pm in the Fagen Fighters Curtiss SB2C-5 Navy Helldiver.
On the following day, July 25th, the Fagen Fighters Curtiss SB2C-5 Navy Helldiver and the Republic P-47D Chief Ski-U-Mah II were showcased at the Warbirds in Review event. The panel discussion was moderated by Brig. Gen. Ed McIlhenny, ret., and featured speakers including Ron Fagen, Evan Fagen, Brandon Deuel, Chad Hill, and Ray Fowler.
80th Anniversary of D-Day
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, D-Day, on June 6th, 2024. We held a program featuring two WWII Veterans, and guest speaker, Capt. James (Jim) Johns, Ret. Local food vendors came, and Ron Fagen flew the BT-13.
