Immerse Yourself  in the 1940s

Truly feel the excitement of the event as you come dressed as a pilot, soldier, nurse, homemaker, or war-time factory worker.

Rent or purchase costumes at some of these great locations. 

• Echoes of Time
• Stop Staring! Clothing
• At the Front
• WWII Impressions
• Online Militaria
• Army Navy Mart

Research the decade here. Find everything you need to know about the hairstyles, clothing, and mannerisms that made the 1940s so unique.

• Pomps and Pin Curls
• Vintageous
• Revamp Limited Edition Vintage Recreations
• Echoes of Time
• The People History
• Swing Virginia

Stay with Us

If travelling from out of town, or are local and simply want a night away, stay with us at the historic Cavalier Hotel on the Hill. Step into the majestic hotel built in 1927. During WWII, it was used by the US Navy to train sailors to use secret radar equipment.

Ask for the Warbirds Over the Beach weekend rate. Call (757) 425-8555 or visit the hotel online.

Then, just take the bus – the English Double Decker Bus! The museum’s authentic double decker bus will make trips back and forth to the Cavalier throughout the weekend. Detailed bus schedule to follow soon.

Additional Hotels

For additional hotel accommodations, visit the Virginia Beach Hotel-Motel Association.