Illinois State Military Museum hosts 2016 Great War Encampment

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (10/12/2016)(readMedia)-- Learn how the Illinois National Guard served during the Great War at the 2016 Great War Encampment, hosted by the Illinois State Military Museum, Nov. 11 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHO:

• Illinois State Military Museum Living History Detachment Reenactors

• 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 “Over There.” The event features uniformed Living Historians, a recreated trench with WWI military equipment and battle reenactments. In addition, there will be talks on how Illinois units trained and fought and the consequences of the war. Uniformed reenactors will demonstrate WWI combat techniques through mock battles.
WHEN: Friday November 11, 2016 at 01:00PM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Illinois State Military Museum
1301 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Springfield, Illinois 62702
NOTES:

 • Admission and parking are free.

• For more information, contact the Illinois State Military Museum at (217) 761-3910.