ROCHELLE - Roberts Armory WWII Museum in Rochelle will be open to the public on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 from 1-4 p.m.
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ROCHELLE - Roberts Armory WWII Museum in Rochelle will be open to the public on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 from 1-4 p.m. The Higgins Boat will be open for viewing, weather permitting. There is no admission charge.
The museum includes many World War II artifacts on display including tanks, trucks, cannons and Rochelle News-Leader newspapers from 1945 that show photographs of Rochelle residents who served during World War II. Museum vehicles will also be in Rochelle’s Memorial Day parade.
To find the museum, follow the signs on the Army truck at Rt. 251 and Intermodal Drive (approximately 3 miles). More information is available on the Rochelle website at http://www.enjoyrochelle.com/online-directory/what-to-do/history-attractions/robert-s-armory.html. The next opening is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 18.