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WORLD WAR II TRIBUTE

"Recognizing and honoring World War II Veterans"

An HRS event sponsored by US 9th Infantry, the 353rd German Infantry, and the 2629th WAC Battalion

Buckley Homestead Living History Farm

Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Sunday, MAY 2, 2010 - 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

$5 per person

Children under age 7 FREE

Reenactors from all over the Midwest, and some from as far away as Canada, don authentic uniforms and use restored military equipment to portray that most important time period in our history. Throughout the weekend, the park comes to life with memories of the war years, both military and on the homefront. If you are a veteran, history enthusiast, or would just like to learn more about the 1940s era, this is the place for the entire family. It's wonderful for families and students.  

ATTENTION REENACTORS Click here for Reenactor information

  

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)

Saturday, May 1, 2010  10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
10:00 Park opens to the public
10:15 Flag raising ceremony in Allied encampment
10:30 Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 
10:30 President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
10:45 German WWII veterans panel in Veteran's Tent
11:00 "Pebble in my Shoe" -- Memories of the war years in Europe by Katherine and George Flotz in the main house
11:15 The President at the battlefield
11:30 First BATTLE 
12:00 "Pebble in my Shoe" -- Memories of the war years in Europe by Katherine and George Flotz in the main house
12:15 Military uniform demonstration in the upper barn
12:30 Walking tour (Hayride shuttle for those with walking difficulties)
12:45 Abbott and Costello in the upper barn
12:45 WWII Chaplain John Wolf presents "The Four Chaplains" in the Veteran's Tent To Be Confirmed
1:00 Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 
1:00 WWII Girls Baseball Living History League demonstration at Hendricks and Belshaw corner lot
1:30 Battle of the Bulge Veterans in the "Veteran's Tent" at the Visitor Center across from the battlefield 
1:30 The Barnstormers of Purdue University Calumet perform in the upper barn
2:00 Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 
2:00 President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
2:45 The President at the battlefield
3:00 Second BATTLE
3:45 The Barnstormers of Purdue University Calumet perform in the upper barn
4:15 65th Anniversary of V-E Day Surrender Ceremony on Belshaw Road and in the barnyard
4:45 Flag lowering ceremony in Allied encampment
5:00 Program closes

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)

Sunday, May 2, 2010  10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
10:00 Park opens to the public
10:15 Flag raising ceremony in Allied encampment
10:30 Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 
10:30 President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
11:15 The President at the battlefield
11:30 First BATTLE
12:00 "Pebble in my Shoe" -- Memories of the war years in Europe by Katherine and George Flotz in the main house
12:00 Abbott and Costello perform in the Veteran's Tent
12:15 Military uniform demonstration in the upper barn
12:30 Walking tour (Hayride shuttle for those with walking difficulties)
12:30 Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 
1:00 The Barnstormers of Purdue University Calumet perform in the upper barn
1:00 "Pebble in my Shoe" -- Memories of the war years in Europe by Katherine and George Flotz in the main house 
1:15 Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 
1:30 Abbott and Costello in the upper barn
2:00 President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
2:00 Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 
2:00 Battle of the Bulge Veterans in the "Veteran's Tent" at the Visitor Center across from the battlefield
2:45 President at the battlefield
3:00 Second BATTLE maneuvers
3:30 Patriotic closing ceremony at battlefield
4:00 Program closes

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

  • Victory Garden displays and demonstrations by volunteers from the Lake County Master Gardeners

  • Homefront tasks, wartime recipes, and children learn about wartime rationing in the carriage house next to the main house.

  • Homefront displays in the main house

  • Wartime Pin Up Girls (Gabi McFarlane, Sarah Plant & Jennifer Pieszchala, Megan Miner and Chelsea Fulk)

  • WWII era automobiles on display near the Visitor Center by the Winamac Old Auto Club and the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, Calumet Region

  • Veterans invited to talk with the public in the Veteran’s Tent.

  • Food Concessions

  • The Buckley Homestead Main House Museum will be open during the program.  The number of people permitted into the Buckley homes is limited.  You may be asked to wait until others leave before you may enter.

  • Food Concessions

Other items of interest  

  • Walking Tours, which last about one hour, take the visitor to various vignettes performed by reenactor units.  Meet in the barnyard.  Hayride alternative for those who cannot walk the route

  • Skirmishes may happen throughout the day near the log house

  • The number of people permitted in the Buckley home museum is limited.  You may be asked to wait until other leave before you may enter.

  • Guest battle commentator is Mr. George Young

  • First Aid Station is located in the east section of the carriage house.

  • PETS, INCLUDING DOGS, ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE PARK SITE DURING THIS EVENT

Please support our corporate sponsors

Super 8 Motel Hebron – About 5 miles east of the park at the intersection of I-65 & Route 2 - For reservations call 219-696-8888 — Centier Bank — Lake Heritage Parks Foundation — Tire Barn in Merrillville — Deep River Waterpark at www.deepriverwaterpark.com

Buckley Homestead is located 4.5 miles west of Interstate 65 just south of Route 2 on Hendricks Road in Lowell. Exit I-65 west at Rt. 2 toward Lowell to Hendricks, then south for 1/4 mile to the visitor center parking lot.

FOR INFORMATION CALL 219-769-PARK

ATTENTION REENACTORS Click here for Reenactor information

Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: 219-769-PARK, Fax 219-945-0452 or info@lakecountyparks.com

4.5 miles east of Interstate 65 on Route 30 Just west of Deep River Waterpark on U.S. 30

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