D-Day Display and Reenactment Event-Inland Fighting

6000 N. Post Road,Indianapolis IN 46216

04 June, 2022

Description

This year we will be hosting a battle as well as our normal display. After taking a poll to gauge the interest and having the approval of the state park management we will host a D-Day Inland Battle reenactment this year. The scenario will be based around American troops attacking a German resistance nest in the Normandy countryside (using our trench area as the resistance nest) during the week(s) following the landings. Outdoor camps are encouraged and over night camping Friday & Saturday is welcome. Those traveling a distance that want to stay Sunday night can be accommodated. Schedule so far is (same for Saturday & Sunday): 0630 Reenactor registration opens 0800- Reenactor registration closes 0830 -Battle walk through 1000 -Display opens to the public (bldg 710), and camps east and south of museum 1100 -Volunteers meeting 1130 -Troops move into battle positions 1200 - Battle starts---After the battle the trench will be open for public tours until 1600. 1400 - Presentation on the battle at Dog Green in the Visitor's Center conference room. 1600 -Display closes.