World War II Encampment

Step back in time as the Milwaukee County Historical Society brings the 1940s to life. Re-enactors will represent European and Pacific fronts, as well as German and allied countries.

On Saturday evening, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, put on your best 1940s clothes and dance shoes and jitterbug and swing the night away to the sounds of the Greendale Swing Band at the USO-style dance. Dance admission is FREE.

2012 Event Details

Saturday & Sunday, June 30 & July 1
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$5.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors/students, free for active duty military
To commemorate the food rationing and recycling drives during World War II, admission will be reduced by $1.00 for anyone donating a non-perishable food item.

For additional questions, please contact 414-273-8288 or Trimborn@milwaukeehistory.net.

World War II re-enactors interested in participating in the event may contact the site for more information. Individual re-enactor registration is required for all re-enactors upon arrival.