GREAT WAR ENCAMPMENT 2017

LEARN HOW THE ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD SERVED DURING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE GREAT WAR

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (10/25/2017) (readMedia)-- Get a close-up view of life in the trenches of Europe during World War I. See how Illinois National Guard troops lived and fought "Over There." The event features uniformed Living Historians, a recreated trench with WWI military equipment and battle reenactments. In addition, there will be two lectures directly related to the Great War. Uniformed re-enactors will demonstrate WWI combat techniques through mock battles. At 1:00 p.m. the 144th Army Band will be playing WWI music.

WHO:

Illinois State Military Museum Living History Detachment Re-enactors

Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society

Illinois State Military Museum

144th Army Band
WHAT:

 Get a close-up view of life in the trenches of Europe during World War I. See how Illinois National Guard troops lived and fought “Over There.” The event features uniformed Living Historians, a recreated trench with WWI military equipment and battle reenactments. In addition, there will be two lectures directly related to the Great War. Uniformed re-enactors will demonstrate WWI combat techniques through mock battles. At 1:00 p.m. the 144th Army Band will be playing WWI music.
WHEN: Saturday November 11, 2017 at 09:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Illinois Military Museum
1301 N. MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, Illinois 62702
NOTES:

 Admission and parking are free.

For additional information, please contact the Illinois State Military Museum at 217-761-3910.

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