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The 9th Annual Great LA Air Raid Event
Saturday February 20th 2010 from 12noon - 8pm
Ticket Prices: $20 Pre-Sale or $30 the night of the show
Get your tickets now! Pre-Sale ends 2/18/2010 at 5:00pm
On Saturday night February 20, 2010 The Fort MacArthur Museum is proud to present what has become one of our most popular signature events. The Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942 is the museums celebration of one of the most fascinating and controversial events in Los Angeles History. A night when literally thousands of people both Military and Civilian were convinced that Los Angles was being attacked from the air, and even from space!!! What really happened that night is a debate that will probably go on for years, but for those of us at the Fort MacArthur Museum, it is a time to remember the feeling of those early days of the war.

In February 1942, the realities of the second world war was just starting to become evident here is the southland, and many community events continued on almost like nothing had ever changed. The Great LA Air Raid of 1942 is a fundraiser for the Fort MacArthur Museum and attempts to recreate the atmosphere of a 1942 social evening out, interrupted by the reality of war.

Want to read more about the Great Los Angeles Air Raid?
Go to the event website: www.theariraid.com
What to expect:
The Great LA Air Raid event is held outdoors, under the stars in the courtyard of the Fort MacArthur Museum. The weather along the Pacific Coast in February can be unpredictable and cold at times. There will be area heaters around the dance floor, so bring coat, a camera, and your dancing shoes for a truly unforgettable night.... oh!, and watch out for little green men. FREE PARKING!
NOTICE: THE WEATHER IN FEBRUARY IS UNPREDICTABLE... HOWEVER, THE GREAT LOS ANGELES AIR RAID OF 1942 WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!		  
 
How to get to the museum:
The Fort MacArthur Museum is Located in Angels Gate Park. 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro CA 90731 Phone 310-548-2631

From Los Angeles, take the 110 Freeway South to the Gaffey Street exit. Turn left onto Gaffey and continue through the city. When you reach the 25th street signal, stay to your left and continue towards the ocean. As you round the second hill, look for the 36th Street (Leavenworth Drive) entrance. Follow the access road to the museum's main gate. To Maintain traffic flow, we ask that you do not park along the fence of Leavenworth Drive, there's plenty of room in the parking lot.

*This program is subject to change without notice, due to conditions beyond the control of the Fort MacArthur Museum.*

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