Rest and Relax Photo

Rest and Relax

Sep 20 - 22, 2019

Enjoy the fall weather. Sit around the campfire. Make some S'mores.

Local Events: September 20 – 22: World War II Weekend
"Living history volunteers will present programs on World War II medical services, weapons and equipment World War II living history weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site with authentic recreations of Allied and German army camps, complete with original World War II vehicles. Several hundred living history enthusiasts from over forty organizations will portray military personnel from the European Theater in 1944, communications, military vehicles, and the life of the common soldier. Dozens of World War II jeeps and trucks will be displayed and mock Army Air Force bomber squadron mission briefing reenacted. Throughout the weekend, WWII veterans will share their experiences in the European and Pacific Theaters. Fall Farm Skirmish The Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association will be presenting its second annual Fall Farm Skirmish on hallowed ground at the Historic Daniel Lady Farm.The Live Action and Living History program will include a reenactment of Antietam's "Bloody Lane" Battle as well as several other battles and a cavalry skirmish during the two-day program.  Tour the Barn turned hospital, where wounded soldiers retreated from the battle of Culp's Hill and left (their mark) still visible today. See the house of the Lady family that comforted their officers, but left the "stains" of devastation behind for them to contend with when they returned home after the battle. Live action events, living history displays and demonstrations and a food tent

Sep 20 - 22