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World War I Encampment


  • Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI, 54220 (map)

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 2, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Visit the camps of American, British, German, Russian, and Ottoman nations and learn about their role in the Great War. Various activities are scheduled for the weekend including camp kitchens on the front, weaponry, the Red Cross and more. Step into a display area focusing on Manitowoc County during WWI. Have a relative that served? Stop by to learn about your WWI relatives and the units they served with.

Manitowoc County, with a population of 45,000, sent more than 2,300 sons to World War I. Company H Manitowoc's unit in the Old Wisconsin National Guard became Company H of the 127th infantry of the 32nd Division after being recruited and trained in Texas.

Meanwhile, the people of Manitowoc County were actively supporting the war effort through their time, resources, and contributions from their factories. With shipbuilding and aluminum industries here in – the county was able to send 12 ships abroad as well as steady supply of mess kits.

General admission: $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for youth 4-17, children under 4 years of age are free. General Admission is always free for members! You can purchase your tickets when you arrive or pre-purchase your admission tickets.

Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!

The World War One Encampment is made possible with support from Bank First and Seehafer Broadcasting.

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