ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
U . S . S . Batfish offers up lessons in history and bravery By Amy Addams
Photos Courtesy Muskogee War Memorial Park Facebook Page
MUSKOGEE , Okla . – Anyone who ’ s traveled the Muskogee Turnpike has seen the U . S . S . Batfish as they crossed over the Arkansas River . Some of us have checked it out , many have assumed that we would visit later , but never found the time .
Now , with budget cuts , your attendance is critical to keeping this legend alive .
On February 24 , you get a rare treat to visit this local landmark and learn about unsung heroes and meet a few of the brave soldiers
that helped bring an end to WWII during Living History Day Winter Cruise . You get a rare opportunity to hear stories from the people who were in the South Pacific as well as spend a day with your family or military brothers and check out the inside of the Batfish . It ’ s $ 7 for adults , $ 5 for vets and seniors to spend a day with Oklahoma ’ s only submarine and a perfect way to say thank you to those who kept our freedoms free . They offer group rates , so treat your
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The people who work on the Batfish are amazingly knowledgeable about the sub , but they also know so much about World War II and history . They tell stories with tireless enthusiasm , passion and appropriate humor , making the experience pleasurable . Find out details by checking in with warmemorialpark . org or call ( 918 ) 682-6294 .
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