WWII Tribute at Buckley Homestead in Lowell, IN May 1 & 2, 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM - Sunday, May 02, 2010 at 4:00 PM (CT)

Lowell, United States

Ticket Information

Type	Remaining	End			Quantity
Reenactor registration	111 tickets	Apr 12, 2010	Free

Event Details

WORLD WAR II TRIBUTE "Recognizing and honoring World War II Veterans"

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

Safety and Authenticity rules and regulations will strictly follow HRS guidelines, found on the web at:

www.worldwartwohrs.org/Safety.htm

www.worldwartwohrs.org/Authen.htm

Event web site: www.lakecountyparks.com (follow WWII Tribute link on the home page)

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

Flag ceremony in Allied Camp
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Military Encampments and Equipment (Tanks, halftracks, jeeps)
Battles at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Victory Garden displays and demonstrations using wartime recipes by the Lake County Master Gardeners
"Pebble in my Shoe" -- Memories of the war years in Europe by Katherine and George Flotz at the main house 11 a.m. & noon (Sat) Noon & 1 p.m. (Sun)
Buckley Homestead Main House Museum
Skirmishes near the log house
WWII era automobiles on display by Winamac Old Auto Club
Children can learn about rationing stamps near the main house
WWII Veterans are invited to talk with the public in the Veteran's Tent
USO entertainment by the War Time Sweethearts singing 1940’s songs
Food Concessions
Patriotic Closing Ceremony on Sunday after last battle

Golf cart shuttle from handicapped parking to the barnyard

PETS 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 www.deepriverwaterpark.com

Buckley Homestead is located in Lowell, IN 4 miles west of Interstate 65 on Route 2. Turn south on Hendricks Road

FOR INFORMATION CALL 219-769-PARK

See www.lakecountyparks.com for schedule or email info@lakecountyparks.com