ROCHELLE – Roberts Armory WWII Museum will be open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
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ROCHELLE – Roberts Armory WWII Museum will be open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
The Higgins Boat will be open for viewing, weather permitting.
To get to the free museum, follow the signs on the Army truck at Rt. 251 and Intermodal Drive (approximately three miles).
Many World War II artifacts are on display including tanks, trucks, cannons and Rochelle News-Leader newspapers from 1945 presenting photographs of Rochelle residents who served during World War II.
The next opening will be August 16.
More information is available on the Rochelle website at: http://www.enjoyrochelle.com/online-directory/what-to-do/history-attractions/robert-s-armory.html.
