Help us put WWII history back in motion! A night of food, drinks, and tunes will benefit the latest restoration project from The National WWII Museum’s Young Benefactors: a 1943 Ford-American LaFrance Fire Truck. This important piece of history will be the centerpiece of a memorable evening, highlighted by musical entertainment, delectable food from some of the city’s top restaurants, drafts provided by NOLA Brewing Company, access to the Museum’s galleries, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Fire Truck’s restoration.

Victory is Served: Bringing it Home 1940s Louisiana Style

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The National WWII Museum and the Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB) invite you to explore Louisiana wartime foodways with National WWII Museum Assistant Director for Curatorial Services Kim Guise! Guise will discuss how World War II affected Louisiana’s food industry and how the industry responded. Liz Williams, Director of SoFAB and President of the National Food & Beverage Foundation, will lead a cooking demonstration of three unique Louisiana wartime recipes in the Rouses Culinary Innovation Center by Jenn-Air. 

Note: This event is in partnership with the Southern Food & Beverage Museum. Join us at the museum, located at 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113. 

Presented by The Alta and John Franks Foundation.