Life on the Homefront: A 1940s Living History Event
On Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Museum of Ashe County History will host its 4th annual Life on the Homefront living history event!
Come see history brought to life by members of The Friends of the 40s, a living history organization geared towards educating the public about civilian life during World War II.
Visitors will have the opportunity to chat with reenactors and view several displays on topics ranging from civilian defense and air raid wardens to volunteer nurse aides, scrap drives, women factory workers, and more! This event will also feature members of A Walk in Their Boots living history organization, who will set up a World War II-era recruitment station and military display.
The event will take place on the museum’s grounds located at 301 East Main Street in Jefferson, NC. In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside the museum. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information about these events, please call the Museum of Ashe County History at (336) 846-1904.
