Lauer Farms was the setting for a glimpse into the life of the "Greatest Generation." More than 500 students from area schools took part in the "School Days" field trip, learning from reenactors about what life was like back in 1944, both in the war zone and back here at home. The students navigated three camps: Allied, Axis, and home-front, chatting with local historians. The event was capped off by a battlefield reenactment.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Hundreds of historians spent the weekend living in the year 1944 to give people a realistic look into World War II.

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.