The Southampton History Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and incorporated under the New York State Education Department.
Our mission is preservation and education: We preserve and educate about local history and culture through our unique historic sites, archives, collections, and engaging public programs.
Fall-In: WWII Basic Training Experience (FREE)
Tue, Nov 11
|Veterans Memorial Hall
Participate in WWII Drill & Ceremonies in this interactive program.
Time & Location
Nov 11, 2025, 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Veterans Memorial Hall, 29 Pond Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USA
About the Event
Fall in, recruits! Step back in time and experience what life was like for young Americans training to serve in World War II. In this immersive, hands-on program, you’ll take part in a simulated WWII Drill and Ceremonies guided by museum staff in period uniforms. Can you keep up with the fast-paced training like new recruits did in the 1940s? Learn how to march in formation and follow drill commands. Along the way, you'll discover how teamwork, discipline, and determination helped prepare thousands of young people for life in the military during one of the most important times in world history.
Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, 29 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
Time: The program will begin shortly after the conclusion of the Veterans Day Parade & Ceremonies
Duration: Approximately 15-30 minutes
Uniform of the Day: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes