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 2620th WAC Battalion

The GREAT LAKES NAVY BAND will not be able to perform this year

Buckley Homestead Living History Farm

Saturday, May 2, 2009 - 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Sunday, MAY 3, 2009 - 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

BUCKLEY HOMESTEAD WORLD WAR II TRIBUTE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)

Saturday, May 2, 2009 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

10:00	Park opens to the public
10:00	WWII author Don Burgett in the Veteran's Tent
10:15	Flag raising ceremony in Allied encampment
10:30	Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) BEF (Brit, French) vs. Grossduetchland - France 1940
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 maneuvers
11:45	WWII author Don Burgett in the Veteran's Tent
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	WWII Chaplain John Wolf presents "The Four Chaplains" in the Veteran's Tent
1:00	Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 9th Inf. Div. (US) vs. 5th SS - France 1944
1:30	Battle of the Bulge Veterans in the "Veteran's Tent" at the Visitor Center across from the battlefield
1:30	War Time Sweethearts singing hits from the 1940's in the upper barn
2:00	Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 95th Rifles (USSR) vs. 5th SS - Eastern Front
2:00	President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
2:45	The President at the battlefield
3:00	Second BATTLE maneuvers
3:45	War Time Sweethearts singing hits from the 1940's
4:00	Walking tour (Hayride shuttle for those with walking difficulties)
4:30	Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 10th Mountain/82nd AB vs. 2nd FJ - MTO Battle
4:45	Flag lowering ceremony in Allied encampment
5:00	Program closes

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)

Sunday, May 3, 2009 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

10:00	Park opens to the public
10:00	Non-denominational Church Service with Chaplin Steve Green in the west field
10:15	Flag raising ceremony in Allied encampment
10:30	Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 9th Para (Brit) vs. 5th SS - Market Garden
10:30	President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
11:15	The President at the battlefield
11:30	First BATTLE maneuvers
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)
12:30	Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 9th Inf. Div. (US) vs. 5th SS - France 1945
12:45	WWII author Don Burgett in Veteran's Tent
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) 95th Riflies (USSR) vs. 5th SS - Eastern Front
1:15	War Time Sweethearts singing hits from the 1940's
2:00	President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
2:00	Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes) 82nd AB vs. 353rd Inf (German) - D-day
2:00	Battle of the Bulge Veterans in the "Veteran's Tent" at the Visitor Center across from the battlefield
2:45	The President at the battlefield
3:00	Second BATTLE maneuvers
3:45	Patriotic closing ceremony at battlefield
4:00	Program closes

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Victory Garden displays and demonstrations using wartime recipes by volunteers from the Lake County Master Gardeners. Heirloom vegetables, flowers and herbs are featured

"Pebble in my Shoe" -- Memories of the war years in Europe by Katherine and George Flotz in the main house

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.

War Time Sweethearts (Gabi McFarlane, Sarah Plant and Jennifer Pieszchala) perform hits from the 1940's throughout both days

WWII era automobiles on display by Winamac Old Auto Club and other volunteers

Children can learn about rationing stamps near the main house

WWII Veterans are invited to talk with the public in the Veteran's Tent

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

Food Concessions

Notes:

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 commentators are Mr. Bill Sweeney and Mr. George Young
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

PHOTOS OF PAST EVENT Click here for photo

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Click here for donation and sponsorship info www.lakecountyparks.com\WWIISponsorhip09.pdf

2009 EVENT Click here for 2009 promotional info

Great Lakes Navy Band Concert

The Great Lakes Navy Band is short staffed this year and will not be able to perform. We thank them for their past participation and hope they will once again join us in 2010.

In Honor of Veterans and Service Members