Allen Co., OH (WLIO) - History came to life at an Allen County park, as people traveled back to the second World War and didn’t have to leave the county. The Lauer Farms 1944 organization hosted the weekend long event. The park was the campsite and battlefield for reenactments of World War II. Plus, the historic farmhouse also recreated what it was like on the Homefront during the same time. There were dozens of actors taking part to entertain and inform the thousands of spectators the came out. Organizers of the event say that it's all about keeping history alive, that otherwise would be lost to time.
“We started this event to emphasize Lima’s role in the war,” says Matt Martini the Event Director for Lauer Farms 1944. “We were the first place in the world to produce the world famous M4 Sherman Tank out at the locomotive works. That expansion was actually paid for by the British government. We like showing the average day and the life of a soldier.”
Next year’s event is set for the weekend of October 13th. For more information about the non-profit organization or how you can help them continue the event log on Lauer Farms 1944's Facebook page.
