Daily Reporter staff reports
INDIANAPOLIS — The Museum of 20th Century Warfare will host a World War II Battle of the Bulge re-enactment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 4 at Fort Harrison State Park, 600 N. Post Road.
The event will feature exhibits, uniforms, and weapons used during the war. The re-enactment will start near the Saddle Barn and continue east toward the museum, ending around 2 p.m. near the Camp Glenn historic district. There will be viewing areas for visitors to observe the re-enactors throughout the event.
The Battle of the Bulge took place in the Ardennes region of Belgium. It was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II, and took place from December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945.
Parking for the re-enactment is located near the Saddle Barn. Museum volunteers will direct visitors to the nearest spectator station. People with limited mobility should arrive after 12 p.m. when spectator stations are more easily accessible.
The battle will be re-enacted by volunteer military historians that work to bring history to life. The Museum of 20th Century Warfare is a volunteer-run, non-profit museum whose mission is to honor veterans through service and education with integrity. Military events are scheduled at Fort Harrison State Park throughout the year.
Additionally, members of the museum will host a display and presentations each weekend in January.
The program is a free event but the normal park entrance fee applies. For more information, please contact the park’s Visitor Center at 317-591-0122 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
