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Very good.Bring ear plugs because it iui s very lound but other that that it is awesome
D-Day in Conneaut, OH
This is an amazing trip with a huge re-enactment group. Our first time and would recommend these things to make your first trip better:
1. Parking: There was only one lot that had free shuttle service; it was located at the Gateway Highschool. There are a lot of signs leading to parking, but there were “no shuttles” lots. The signs leading to the shuttle parking are not marked “shuttle” parking. So park at Gateway Highschool.
2. At the parking lot they put a colored wristband on you that corresponds to the colored flag on the bus. I think they may have busses for handicapped parking and veterans, and re-enactors too.
3. Bring your chairs; arrive early and claim your spot at the beach area for the re-enactment. This is on a very hilly bank.
4. The map for the area was really hard for us to figure out. The areas are in different zones, by country ie: France, Germany, USA, Britain. I didn’t think there was enough on-site signage to direct people to the areas. I know I was confused.
5. Germany/upper pavilion is quite a hike up an old metal staircase to the top of a hill; worth the trip.
6. It is quite a hike to each area so plan your day.
7. Lots of info booths manned by volunteers who didn’t always know answers.
8. Vendors and re-enactors didn’t know a lot about the area because they were visitors.
9. There are plenty of golf carts to drive you around if you have a hard time walking; especially to go to/from the German camp.
10. The American campground is in the middle of the park, you will see the brown tents; many of the demonstrations happen in this area. The USO stage is located there also.
11. To hear the veteran’s stories, you need to go to the blue and white striped tent that is next to the American camp.
12. Seems the vendors are located mostly along the paved streets.
13. Make sure to talk to the re-enactors, they love to tell about the war and about their equipment, etc. You can learn so much from them. They were great.
14. Re-enactors love being photographed also.
15. Lastly, it seemed like a lot of the demos only lasted 10-15 minutes; so be early or you will miss it.
16. The website is very good. Print out the area map to bring with you there NO FREE ones onsite. They only have the map in a book they sell for $5 (used as fund raising). They have free schedules that are written in military time. So you may want to print yours at home.
17. Food was plentiful.
18. Mostly Port-a-Johns; ask if there are any bathrooms before you get started.
19. This is a great service to Americans; so worth the trip; A BIG thank you to those who work so hard at organizing it.
20. Please, give a donation before you leave. Collections are taken after the beach re-enactment. Or mail a donation to an address on the website.
I only have one suggestion to the organizers. Please add a location marker or signage to the location of the event or demo. I found myself wandering around not knowing where the demo was actually going to be held. Or be more specific Thanks!
Would I go again? YES!
This is an amazing trip with a huge re-enactment group. Our first time and would recommend these things to make your first trip better:
1. Parking: There was only one lot that had free shuttle service; it was located at the Gateway Highschool. There are a lot of signs leading to parking, but there were “no shuttles” lots. The signs leading to the shuttle parking are not marked “shuttle” parking. So park at Gateway Highschool.
2. At the parking lot they put a colored wristband on you that corresponds to the colored flag on the bus. I think they may have busses for handicapped parking and veterans, and re-enactors too.
3. Bring your chairs; arrive early and claim your spot at the beach area for the re-enactment. This is on a very hilly bank.
4. The map for the area was really hard for us to figure out. The areas are in different zones, by country ie: France, Germany, USA, Britain. I didn’t think there was enough on-site signage to direct people to the areas. I know I was confused.
5. Germany/upper pavilion is quite a hike up an old metal staircase to the top of a hill; worth the trip.
6. It is quite a hike to each area so plan your day.
7. Lots of info booths manned by volunteers who didn’t always know answers.
8. Vendors and re-enactors didn’t know a lot about the area because they were visitors.
9. There are plenty of golf carts to drive you around if you have a hard time walking; especially to go to/from the German camp.
10. The American campground is in the middle of the park, you will see the brown tents; many of the demonstrations happen in this area. The USO stage is located there also.
11. To hear the veteran’s stories, you need to go to the blue and white striped tent that is next to the American camp.
12. Seems the vendors are located mostly along the paved streets.
13. Make sure to talk to the re-enactors, they love to tell about the war and about their equipment, etc. You can learn so much from them. They were great.
14. Re-enactors love being photographed also.
15. Lastly, it seemed like a lot of the demos only lasted 10-15 minutes; so be early or you will miss it.
16. The website is very good. Print out the area map to bring with you there NO FREE ones onsite. They only have the map in a book they sell for $5 (used as fund raising). They have free schedules that are written in military time. So you may want to print yours at home.
17. Food was plentiful.
18. Mostly Port-a-Johns; ask if there are any bathrooms before you get started.
19. This is a great service to Americans; so worth the trip; A BIG thank you to those who work so hard at organizing it.
20. Please, give a donation before you leave. Collections are taken after the beach re-enactment. Or mail a donation to an address on the website.
I only have one suggestion to the organizers. Please add a location marker or signage to the location of the event or demo. I found myself wandering around not knowing where the demo was actually going to be held. Or be more specific Thanks!
Would I go again? YES!
What a miserable experience to view the reenactment. Rude people came and stood in front of our chairs, we couldn't see a thing. After 6 hours of driving, we were so completely disappointed.
Rummage sale was great! Lots of great finds.
Attended a rummage sale here, everybody was very nice it was a very good day.
Awesome reeanctment. Highly recommended!
GREAT time 2019 will be our 4th year attending my son who will be 10 soon enjoys and is very excited about everything that it takes to put this Great show on thanks to everyone involved