Lest We Forget D-Day 80th Anniversary Reenactment

Name: Lest We Forget D-Day 80th Anniversary Reenactment
Start: 2024-06-22T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-22T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Tiscornia Beach, St. Joseph, Mi

Schedule

Sat Jun 22 2024 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Tiscornia Beach, St. Joseph, Mi | Saint Joseph, MI

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
𝟴𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Where: Tiscornia Beach (80 Ridgeway St, St Joseph, MI 49085)
When: Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 9am and 1pm
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Where: Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (1123 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022)
When: Saturday, June 22, 9am - 5pm and Sunday, June 23, 9am - 3pm

Join Lest We Forget as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history. Experience the historic reenactment of two World War II battles: The Battle of Normandy (9am) and the Battle of Saipan (1pm) at Tiscornia Beach on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Plus, there will be fun for the whole family on Saturday, June 22 from 9am-5pm and Sunday, June 23 from 9am-3pm at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport, at 1123 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Enjoy helicopters all weekend at the airport🚁! The smaller civilian helicopters charge $50 and will be available Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-3. The 369 Huey (Vietnam Helicopter) will give rides on Friday 2-4 pm, Saturday 10-5 pm and Sunday 10-3 pm. If you join Lest We Forget for $100, the 369 Huey helicopter ride is FREE!

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝟵𝗮𝗺 - 𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝟵𝗮𝗺 - 𝟯𝗽𝗺 @ 𝗦𝗪𝗠𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿:
- Helicopter Rides (starting at 10am Saturday & Sunday)
- A 32’ Climbing Wall 🧗🏼‍♂️
- 20th century military hands-on museum
- An obstacle Course provided by Big C Lumber in support of the American Cancer Society🏃🏼‍♂️
- Displays and reenactor campsites
- Food truck available 2-5 Saturday and 9-3 on Sunday🚚

𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮 𝟵𝗮𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺 @ 𝗧𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿:
* 9:00am - The reenactment of the Battle of Normandy begins with a Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra performance, parachute flag drop, and German High Command ground inspection.
* Beach Assault Reenactment: As planes fly overhead, simulated bombs provided will prepare the beach for the assault.
* Higgins Boats, LVT-2 Buffalos, and DUKW landing craft as reenactors storm the beach.
* Historical Interpretation: Military Historian Bill Sheets will provide detailed commentary and facts throughout the day.
* 11am-12pm: Flamethrower demonstration by Katie Gromlovits and WWII stories.
* 8am-2pm: Multiple food trucks will be on-site at Tiscornia
* 1pm - 2pm: The 2nd reenactment will take place at Tiscornia Beach, The Battle of Saipan, followed by an Iwo Jima flag raising.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:
WWII Veterans and Families: Reserved VIP seating available. RSVP by calling 269-429-2098.
Free Admission and no RSVPs required for everyone else. The event is free and family-focused, made possible through fundraisers, sponsorships, grants, and donations.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲:
No vehicles are allowed in the Tiscornia Beach parking lot. Free shuttle buses from nearby lots will be available. Wheelchair accessible parking on Momany Drive. Direct access available for motorcycles, bicycles, and walk-ins.

𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
Join Lest We Forget: Annual membership is $10, lifetime membership is $50, and free for those over 80. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport.
Come honor history, educate the next generation, and enjoy a day of family-friendly activities. We look forward to seeing you there!
For More Information, call: 269-429-2098

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲:
Heart of Cook
Berrien Community Foundation
The Schalon Foundation
Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor
Fredrick S. Upton Foundation
Judith Felland
Big C Lumber
BOSS Services