If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
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If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
This is a public living history event with camp displays encouraged. A public battle demonstration will be conducted at 2 PM on Saturday, none on Sunday. A display of uniforms, equipment and weapons will be on display in the building next to our museum. Please register on our Eventbrite page asap. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/m20cw-wwii-pacific-theater-event-aug-12-13-tickets-582363594187?aff=oddtdtcreator
We will have building 710 (next to the Museum) in the Historic Camp Glenn available to display uniforms and equipment from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 10 AM to 2:30 PM on Sunday (the museum is open till 6 PM). Or you can set up a period correct camp display between the buildings if preferred. A water hydrant is in the immediate area and restrooms are located in the museum.
We will be presenting a lecture with Powerpoint slides “The War in the Pacific” at 12 PM on Saturday and 2 PM on Sunday. This will be in the Visitor Center of the park.
This is a joint educational program with Ft. Harrison State Park and have had very good attendance for our event displays. Tactical demonstration scenarios will depend on the number of re-enactors on hand and the permission of the Indiana DNR.
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin