Battle for Stalingrad reenactment and exhibit at Fort Harrison SP, March 6–8
Experience one of the major turning points of World War II as Fort Harrison State Park hosts a Battle for Stalingrad reenactment and exhibit, March 6–8.
A re-enactment of the February 1943 battle will take place on Saturday, March 7, at 2 p.m. The event features a living history encampment including both German and Soviet field camps. Visitors to the event will see how each camp was set up during WWII and can meet both groups of re-enactors.
A Stalingrad exhibit will be open March 7-8 at the Nature History Center. The re-enactment will be held outside, so visitors should wear appropriate attire. The wearing of ear protection is recommended because there will be simulated gunfire and heavy artillery fire during the battle.
This event is free to the public, but the standard park admission of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle applies. For more information, call (317) 591-0122, Wednesday– Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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