WORLD WAR II TRIBUTE

"Recognizing and honoring World War II Veterans"

Click here for info about FREE CONCERT by GREAT LAKES NAVY BAND May 2, 2008

Convoy through Lowell 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2008

Click here for info about “Phones for Soldiers”

Buckley Homestead Living History Farm

Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Sunday, MAY 4, 2008 - 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 3, 2008  10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
10:00 Park opens to the public
10:15 Flag raising ceremony in Allied encampment
10:30 President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
10:45 German WWII veterans panel in Veteran's Tent
11:15 The President at the battlefield
11:30 First BATTLE maneuvers
12:15 Military uniform demonstration in the upper barn
12:30 Walking tour (Hayride shuttle for those with walking difficulties)
1:00 Skirmish near pioneer log house (10-15 minutes)
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 President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn
2:45 The President at the battlefield
3:00 Second BATTLE maneuvers
3:45 The Barnstormers of Purdue University Calumet perform in the upper barn followed by the 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)
4:45 Flag lowering ceremony in Allied encampment
5:00 Program closes

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)

Sunday, May 4, 2008  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 President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the upper barn 
11:15 The President at the battlefield
11:30 First BATTLE maneuvers
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)
1:15 The Barnstormers of Purdue University Calumet perform in the upper barn followed by the 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)
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

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.

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 — First Financial Bank — Tire Barn in Merrillville — Deep River Waterpark    

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 photos

FLYER OF 2008 EVENT Click here for 2008 promotional flyer

Free Great Lakes Navy Band Concert on Friday, May 2, 2008

Great Lakes Navy Band Jazz Ensemble Free Concert

In Honor of Veterans and Service Members

16 piece Jazz ensemble playing big band sounds of 1940s jazz and swing

Lowell High School

Friday, May 2, 2008

Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.

Performance 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Reservations are recommended for this free concert as seating is limited to 750.  Maximum reservations is six per person.  Guests not arriving together should put their names on the list separately.  Reservations not claimed by 5:45 will be released to walk up visitors.  Guests should park in the front of the Lowell High School and enter through Door #1.  WWII veterans and their guests will be seated in VIP seating.

Call 219-769-7275 or email name & number to info@lakecountyparks.com 

Sponsored by the Lowell Band Boosters and the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department.

"Phones for Soldiers"

Turn in your old cell phone so soldiers can call home

For every old cell phone turned in under this program a 100 minute pre-paid calling card is sent overseas for Soldiers to use to call home. 

This year every National Guard unit in Illinois is assisting in this effort and so are the Lake County Parks and the Buckley Homestead WWII Tribute sponsoring units.  The goal is to collect 1,500 phones.  WWII reenactors are encouraged to bring their phones, as well.  Help us make our goal.. 

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