GREAT WAR ENCAMPMENT 2018

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

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (10/25/2018) (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 during WWI. 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 by Lincoln Land Professor Chris McDonald. Uniformed re-enactors will demonstrate WWI combat techniques through mock battles. On Sunday at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, there will be a memorial service to honor those that fought 100 years ago.

WHO:

Illinois State Military Museum Living History Detachment Re-enactors

Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society

Illinois State Military Museum

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 during WWI. 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 by Lincoln Land Professor Chris McDonald. Uniformed re-enactors will demonstrate WWI combat techniques through mock battles. On Sunday at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, there will be a memorial service to honor those that fought 100 years ago.
WHEN: Saturday November 10, 2018 at 09:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, Illinois 62702
NOTES:

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