World War I Encampment

Sunday August 8th, 2010

Join Company E of the 2nd Regiment of Wisconsin National Guard as they prepare for World War I. It is late August of 1917 and Wisconsin Guardsmen are training for war at Camp Douglas. Wisconsin troops are rated in the top three in the nation because of their excellent training and discipline. See and be a part of Wisconsin’s contribution to the war effort during Heritage Hill’s World War I Encampment –Wisconsin 1917.

Special Activities

Bayonet Drills

Drill and Ceremony (D&C)

Register for the Draft (Guardsman were still required to register by Federal Law)

Grenade Throwing

Mail and Pay Calls

Reenactors will also setup their WWI Canteen. This is similar to a modern Post Exchange.

Concessions:

Pizza Pepperoni/Cheese $2.50/slice

Hot Dogs $1.50

Nachos $2.00

Ice Cream Bar/Cup $1.00

Popcorn $1.00

Soda (Pepsi products) $1.00

Bottled Water $1.25

Vitamin Water $1.50

Hog Wash Punch $1.25

Candy $1.00

Pickles $1.00

Chips $1.00