WORLD WAR II TRIBUTE "Recognizing and honoring World War II Veterans"
May 5 & 6, 2012

HRS Event sponsored by US 9th Infantry, the 353rd German Infantry and the 2629th WAC Battalion
Registration Deadline: April 13, 2012
NO onsite registrations accepted

Safety and Authenticity rules and regulations will strictly follow HRS guidelines, found on the web at:

www.worldwartwohrs.org/Safety.htm

www.worldwartwohrs.org/Authen.htm

Event web site: www.lakecountyparks.com (follow WWII Tribute link on the home page)

Buckley Homestead Living History Farm in Lowell, Indiana

Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

$5 per person; Children under age 7 Free

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Flag ceremony in Allied Camp
• Military Encampments and Equipment (Tanks, halftracks, jeeps)
• Battles at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Patriotic Ceremony on Sunday prior to 3 p.m. battle)
• Victory Garden displays and demonstrations using wartime recipes by the Lake County Master Gardeners
• "Pebble in my Shoe" -- Memories of the war years in Europe by Katherine and George Flotz at the main house 11 a.m. & noon (Sat) Noon & 1 p.m. (Sun)
• Buckley Homestead Main House Museum
• Skirmishes near the log house
• WWII era automobiles on display by Auto Clubs
• Children can learn about rationing stamps near the main house
• WWII Veterans are invited to talk with the public in the Veteran's Tent
• USO entertainment
• Food Concessions

Golf cart shuttle from handicapped parking to the barnyard

PETS 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  Tire Barn in Merrillville  Deep River Waterpark www.deepriverwaterpark.com

Buckley Homestead is located in Lowell, IN 4 miles west of Interstate 65 on Route 2. Turn south on Hendricks Road

FOR INFORMATION CALL 219-769-PARK

See www.lakecountyparks.com for schedule or email info@lakecountyparks.com