Come experience trench warfare and a day-in-the-life of the
men who lived in those trenches. Re-enactors will demonstrate
raids and skirmishes around recreated trenches and
fighting positions both days. Indoor and outdoor exhibits
will be open regardless of weather. Admission to the museum
is free and handicap accessible. For more information
call 217-761-3910.
Lectures by Chris McDonald, Ph.D., Professor of Political
Science, Lincoln Land Community College, and Rick Ford,
Military Historian, 372nd Living History Group.
men who lived in those trenches. Re-enactors will demonstrate
raids and skirmishes around recreated trenches and
fighting positions both days. Indoor and outdoor exhibits
will be open regardless of weather. Admission to the museum
is free and handicap accessible. For more information
call 217-761-3910.
Lectures by Chris McDonald, Ph.D., Professor of Political
Science, Lincoln Land Community College, and Rick Ford,
Military Historian, 372nd Living History Group.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 12
9:00 a.m. Displays Open to Public
10:00 a.m. Early War Skirmish 1915-1916
11:00 a.m. First Lecture Series (Evolution of Infantry Arms and Tactics)
1:00 p.m. Small Late War Skirmish with Raiding Party
2:00 p.m. Second Lecture Series (Sangamon County in the Great War)
4:00 p.m. Gas Attack Skirmish
6:00 p.m. Displays Closed to Public
Sunday, November 13
8:00 a.m. Open To Public
9:00 a.m. Skirmish and Scenario
10:00 a.m. Third Lecture Series (Acts of Heroism)
12:00 p.m. Medal of Honor scenario (Johannes Anderson )
2:00 p.m. Final Small Skirmish with Raiding Party
4:00 p.m. Displays Closed to Public
