LST Week 2008
In Evansville, Indiana
Evansville: World Champion LST Builders during WW II and the home port of the only operational WW2 LST in the United States
Wednesday, September 24th through Saturday, September 27th
Make Plans and Mail Your Registration Form Now!
If you missed LST Week 2007 you missed the LST party of a lifetime!
LST Week 2008 will be even bigger and better. Check out the itinerary:
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Wednesday, Sept. 24
- Tour LST 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.
- Higgins boat rides on Ohio River 10 a.m. till 3 p.m.
- Captain’s LST Memorial Members Reception on LST 5 p. m. till 6:30 p.m. (Must be a USS LST Ship Memorial member to attend)
Thursday, Sept. 25
- Take a thrilling ride on WW II warship LST 325 The LST will take three cruises on the scenic Ohio River at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and at noon
- Coast Guard limits the LST to 149 passengers per cruise. First 447 people who register for LST Week 2008 will be eligible to go on one of these cruises.
- Thursday evening is free to dine and socialized at any of the many fine Evansville restaurants. Information on area dining will be supplied upon check-in.
Friday, Sept. 26
- NEW THIS YEAR: Visit Historic Vincennes, Indiana take a deluxe bus ride to historic Vincennes, Indiana. Vincennes is one of the oldest towns in Indiana. Founded in 1732, Vincennes is a one hour bus ride from Evansville. We’ll tour the Indiana Military Museum, eat lunch, then visit the George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (the park is the site of the largest national monument outside of Washington, D.C.). (those who travel to Vincennes will be back to Evansville in plenty of time for Friday’s LST Week Banquet)
- Higgins boat rides on Ohio River 10 a.m. till 3 p.m.
- LST Week Banquet - Click here to see Banquet Menu!
- 7 p.m. at The Centre, located across the street from the Executive Inn
Saturday, Sept. 27
- Military Vehicle Preservation Association vehicle display at Marina Pointe 8 a.m. till 2 p.m.
- Memorial Ceremony for departed comrades and all those fallen in battle 10 a.m. on LST
- Higgins boat rides on Ohio River after memorial ceremony till 3 p.m.
- Ladies Shopping Trip to Eastland Mall (bus from Executive Inn) 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. eat lunch at the mall
- LST/Amphib Open Meeting 3 p.m. at the Executive Inn -- purpose of this meeting is to discuss the future of the LST/Amphib national community everyone is welcome
- LST Big Band Dance dance and/or listen to the music of the Temple-airs with music from Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, all your favorites from the 40s 7 p.m. at the Executive Inn
Specially priced ($20) airplane rides over Evansville and the LST are available each day.
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To take part in LST Week 2008, you do not have to attend all five days; you can pick and choose your days. Those planning on taking part in all of the events should arrive in Evansville on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd - Check-out day is
Sun. Sept. 28th.
Headquarters will again be at the Executive Inn in Evansville
www.executiveinnevansville.com or dial toll free 1-877-424-0888
If you call the Executive Inn to reserve a room, make sure to let them know that you are coming to town for LST Week!
For further information on LST Week 2008 email the ship at LST_325@hotmail.com
or call the ship's office at 812-435-8678
♦ Become an LST Memorial member: go to www.LSTmemorial.org/memberships ♦
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