The Manitowoc County Historical Society is getting ready to celebrate local contributions to World War 1.
On May 31st and June 1st, reenactors will be at the Pinecrest Historical Village to show guests how soldiers camped during the Great War.
There will be American, British, German, Russian, and Ottoman camps featuring camo kitchens, weaponry, and more.
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, the county was able to send 12 ships abroad, as well as a steady supply of mess kits.
For more details on the WWI Encampment, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org.Â
