Even if you happen to be out of town for the long weekend, you can catch some cool Memorial Day
Remembrances at Wood National Cemetery next weekend! A favorite of mine, the celebration starts with a Memorial service. There will be participants wearing the uniform of from all conflicts, starting with the Spanish American War, all the way through today's conflict in Iraq, and everything in between, including Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Viet Nam and Desert Storm.
The is called "Reclaiming Our Heritage Weekend" http://www.rohmilwaukee.org/ and is the 8th annual event held the weekend after Memorial Day. This year a special feature will be showcasing medical personnel over the years. This event is held on the grounds of the National Soldiers Home adjacent to the Zablocki Medical Center and Wood Veterans Cemetery. The Soldiers Home is one of only 3 in the nation that were established by our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln
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It is interesting to see the uniforms, and how they changed over the decades, and for that matter centuries. It is also interesting to see the volunteers that take up these uniforms and portray the soldiers of days gone by. It was always a great experience for my kids, to see what soldiers looked like over the years and to remember those who fight for our freedom! this year there is a Civil War School Day, Patriotic Parade, and medical demonstrations, along with other fun family activities.
Why not check it out, maybe I will see you there.
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