Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War invites visitors to experience history in motion during its upcoming living history program, Battle Reenactment: Road to Victory – Leyte, taking place Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Pacific Combat Zone.
This immersive program brings to life the pivotal campaign to retake the Philippine island of Leyte during World War II. On October 26, 1944, American forces returned to Leyte for the first time since 1942, marking a critical step in the liberation of the Philippines and the broader Pacific campaign.
Through dynamic battlefield demonstrations, visitors will witness Company K living history volunteers operating World War II weapons and vehicles, along with a live flamethrower demonstration. The reenactment offers an up-close look at the conditions faced by soldiers as they fought through difficult terrain and intense combat during the campaign.
Part of the museum’s broader Living History Program, the “Road to Victory” series is designed to explore key questions behind major Pacific battles—why they were fought, what happened on the ground, and why they still matter today.
Tickets are $20, and advance purchase is encouraged. Seating is first come, first served. Due to loud noises and simulated combat effects, this program is not recommended for small children, pets, or individuals with heart conditions.
For more information, visit www.pacificwarmuseum.org/events
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About the Admiral Nimitz Foundation
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501(c)(3) Texas Corporation to
provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum,
a museum honoring Fredericksburg’s native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces,
Pacific Ocean Area. The sole purpose of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation is to raise funds for the
National Museum of the Pacific War and to manage its operation.
About the National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW), founded in 1967, is the only institution in the
continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific and Asiatic
Theaters in World War II. The Museum annually welcomes more than 120,000 visitors, including
at least 15,000 students from across the state. The museum sits on six acres in downtown
Fredericksburg, Texas featuring three galleries with more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit
space, 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of
photographs. The Museum is a Texas Historical Commission Property, managed and supported
by The Admiral Nimitz Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. For more information,
visit http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org. Follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Smithsonian Affiliations
Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative
partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to share Smithsonian
collections, build collaborative networks, and engage learners of all ages with Smithsonian
resources. More information is available at www.affiliations.si.edu.
