2026 Military Expo

Dive Into America’s Military Past and Present All active military personnel and veterans and their guests will receive free admission to Discovery Park on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. Join us for Discovery Park of America’s annual Military Expo, a two-day event that honors those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The weekend highlights military history and innovation with hands-on experiences, reenactors and interactive exhibits throughout the park. New this year is a live performance of A Revolution of Her Own, an acclaimed living history program about Deborah Sampson, the first woman to professionally fight in the American military. Guests will have the chance to explore historic and modern military equipment, hear personal stories from veterans and engage with organizations that support today’s service members and their families. Friday, April 17 will be planned with students in mind and will provide both military and history-related content perfect for school groups. For student group information, email our education department at education@discoveryparkofamerica.com or call 731-885-5455. Guests will experience: Reenactors sharing stories from military history Military vehicles and equipment on display Experts on a variety of topics relevant to the past, present and future of the military Gallery talks with Discovery Park educators A live theatrical performance that brings a story from the Revolutionary War to life A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson from History At Play™, LLC Experience the remarkable true story of Deborah Sampson in A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson, an acclaimed one-woman performance by History At Play™, LLC. Discover how Deborah disguised herself as a man to join the Continental Army and became the first woman to fight in and be honorably discharged from the American military. The show has been featured in major national media outlets and offers an engaging mix of history, theater and audience interaction. Deborah Sampson’s story continues to inspire audiences of all ages. Through detailed research, authentic costuming and engaging storytelling, History At Play™, LLC brings her courage and determination into focus. The performance highlights Deborah’s early life, her enlistment under the name Robert Shurtlieff and her service in the Continental Army during the final years of the Revolution. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges she faced and the legacy she left behind.