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WWII Historical Reenactment - Walt's Daughter - 09-20-2005
Got this info from WBG's forum.
WWII Historical Reenactment, hosted by 2nd Panzer Division
September 24th and 25th, 2005
Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Rd. Rockford, IL
Noon-5 pm.
Cost $6 adult, $3 children 3-15.
Come hear the stories and see the action during World War II Days. The Village is transformed into a European Village as over 300 members of the Historical Re-enactment Society, Inc. populate the village for the weekend. Stroll along the streets. See and hear memories of the World War II era.
On the battlefield
• See narrated battles each day, featuring tanks and armored cars, infantry
In the woods
• Visit authentic German camps
• Visit authentic Allied camps
• Talk with the reenactors and witness demonstrations
In the Village
• German and Allied headquarters
• Women’s roles in WWII
• Music from the 1940’s
Schedule:
Saturday - Battles on the battlefield at 1pm and 3pm
Military skits and scenarios in the Village each hour.
Sunday - Battle on the battlefield at 2pm
Military skits and scenarios in the Village each hour.
Visit throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday:
Military Camps in the woods
German HQ in the Hotel
Allied MPs in the Fire Station
German Police in the Police Station
ID Papers in the Print Shop
Kids' Activities in the School
Obstacle Course in the Commons
Medical Demos in the Hospital
Cooking Demos at Breckenridge House
New this year:
USO Dance in the Museum Building. 7pm to 10pm
Small cover charge or free admission if dressed in 40s vintage.
Enjoy affordable dining in our Town Hall.