Events Upcoming
New Members
Date and Time
Friday Nov 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Friday Nov. 11 - 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 12 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location
Illinois State Military Museum 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, IL 62702
Fees/Admission
Admission and parking are free
Contact Information
Illinois State Military Museum
Bill Lear
217-761-3910
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Description
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 re-enactors will demonstrate WWI combat techniques through mock battles.