The Ozaukee County Historical Society and the 1st Allied Airborne Living History Group will transform Ozaukee County Pioneer Village into a European Village in the midst of World War II. The theme for this year’s event is “The Forgotten Front of Europe, the Mediterranean”. Italian soldier re-enactors will join the close to two hundred living historians encamped in the village.
FRIDAY, MAY 18: New this year, the public is invited to preview the WWII encampment from 9:00AM to 2:00 PM. There will be structured stations where people can learn about the war, homefront and a soldier’s life. The cost is $5 per person. Beverages and snacks are available in the gift shop (Full food service is available on Saturday only).
Attendees can expect to see vehicles, weaponry, uniforms and artifacts from the time. A French café, a USO canteen, morning and afternoon battles and many demonstrations throughout the day are all part of the event. On this one hundred year anniversary of WWI, there will be a tribute wall honoring those men from Ozaukee County who perished in that conflict. A special feature is the USO style dance in the Village Hall at 7:00PM on Saturday. With music from the forties, the fifteen piece orchestra Swing Noveau, will entertain re-enactors in uniform as well as the general public.
Event Description:The Ozaukee County Historical Society and the 1st Allied Airborne Living History Group will transform Ozaukee County Pioneer Village into a European Village in the midst of World War II. The theme for this year’s event is “The Forgotten Front of Europe, the Mediterranean”. Italian soldier re-enactors will join the close to two hundred living historians encamped in the village.
