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A recreation of the Invasion of Normandy August 22nd, 2009, Conneaut Township Park Conneaut Ohio

Discussion in 'Living History' started by crussell, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. crussell

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    didn't see a listing in the search so I though I'd post

    Welcome to DDayOhio.US

    Online Registration for Reenactors and Vendors ends on August 15th 2009
    2009 D-Day Conneaut Reenactment
    Schedule of Events as of August 7th

    Friday August 21st and
    Saturday August 22nd 2009
    Time and events subject to change.
    Please check back as the event nears for the latest schedule.
    Friday Evening - August 21st 2009
    Conneaut Railroad Museum - OPEN UNTIL 8PM
    6:30 PM Concert - Echoes of an Era Newcomb Performing Terrace
    at the Port of Conneaut

    Saturday August 22nd 2009
    9:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies - 1st Formation of Troops
    9:05 AM - Encampment and Displays Open to the Public
    9:30 AM - Allied Sand Table Briefing - 29th Division CP
    10:00 AM Tour of the Atlantic Wall - Bluffs
    11:00 AM - Bridge Battle featuring French Resistance,
    Allied Airborne and Axis Inland Troops - Valley Floor
    2:00 PM Allied Troops Formation Prior to Landings
    (Accompanied by the Playing of our National Anthem)
    3:00 PM - Seaborne reenactment of the Normandy Landing Begins
    5:15 PM - Encampment Displays Close
    6:00 PM Re-enactor Dinner at the Conneaut American Legion
    8:00 PM to midnight - USO Dance at the Conneaut American Legion Hall
    (The dance features a live big band and is open to the public for a small $5.00 fee.)

    Copyright D-Day Ohio Inc 2008-2009
    Welcome to DDayOhio.US is assembled by "Stitch"
     
  2. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Don't they usually have this in June? I thought I missed this year's event.
     
  3. crussell

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    dunno, but it is this coming weekend
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Are you attending? If so, take lots of pictures and post them for us.
     
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