The Battle of Anzio: WWII Reenactment & Fundraiser

​Event Date & Time

​February 28, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us for a living history fundraiser at the Century Village Museum. Experience a detailed reenactment of the Anzio Campaign, a key Allied operation during World War II launched on January 22, 1944, with the goal of breaking the stalemate at the German Gustav Line.

​This full-day event features historical reenactments, marching drills, and weapons demonstrations.

​Admission & Amenities:

• ​Admission: This event is donations only.
• ​Food: A lunch counter will be open for attendees inside the Bond Building.

​Schedule of Events:

• ​9:00 AM: Gates Open
• ​9:15 AM: What Was The Battle of Anzio? (Bond Building)
• ​9:30 AM: Small Skirmish (Village Green and Church)
• ​9:45 AM: Allied Drill and Marching (Village Green and Hitchcock House)
• ​10:00 AM: Allied Demonstration of Weapons and Tactics (Cook House)
• ​10:15 AM: Axis Demonstration of Weapons and Tactics (Cook House)
• ​10:30 AM: Axis Drill and Marching (Village Green and Hitchcock House)
• ​11:00 AM: Battle of Anzio Part 1 (Village Green and Church)
• ​11:30 AM: Medical Demonstration (Church)
• ​12:30 PM: What Was The Battle of Anzio? (Bond Building)
• ​1:00 PM: Kids Intel Scavenger Hunt (Village Green and Church)
• ​1:30 PM: Small Skirmish (Village Green and Church)
• ​2:00 PM: Allied Demonstration of Weapons and Tactics (Cook House)
• ​2:15 PM: Axis Demonstration of Weapons and Tactics (Cook House)
• ​2:30 PM: Axis Drill and Marching (Village Green and Hitchcock House)
• ​3:00 PM: Battle of Anzio Part 2 (Village Green and Church)
• ​3:30 PM: Medical Demonstration (Church)

Call for Reenactors & Participants:

Are you interested in participating in the reenactment? Registration fee is $10.00. This a fundraiser for Burton’s Century Village. Registration link can be found here.