MANSFIELD — This will be 47 years and it’s still going strong.
Area history buffs are encouraged to visit the annual Ohio Civil War/World War I & II Show at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield.
Experience living history encampments at the largest Historical event in the U.S. presenting our history from 1775 through 1945. There’s so much to see and enjoy.
The show dates are Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5. Show times are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $8 with children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Parking is included in the cost of admission.
There will be 450 exhibitors, from 38 states participating in Ohio’s only Civil War and World War I & II Show.
The event features 800 tables of military memorabilia from 1775 through 1945 for buy, sell, trade and display making this the largest quality show of its kind in the country.
In addition, related items such as books, images, photographs, paper goods, Civil War prints and some women’s apparel will be available to the public and collectors.
In conjunction with the Military Show, the 32nd Annual Artillery Show will feature full-
size cannons, limbers, caisson and mortars.
This is the only Artillery Show of this kind in the country where persons can view field guns, equipment and displays that relate to America’s wars from 1775 through 1945. As an added feature, people will have a rare opportunity to see Civil War US and Confederate cannon firings demonstrations:
Saturday 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a rare demonstration from the 36th U.S. Infantry Division and 100th Jäger German Unit on Saturday at 4 p.m.
This years show will feature a 1776 Revolutionary War Living History Encampment who will be performing drills, musket firing, colonial period camp cooking, and also showing and explaining various period military attire and other demonstrations.
Another feature of the show will be a World War II 801st Medical Air Evacuation Squadron presenting a historical perspective of how the air evac units worked in such difficult and dangerous conditions.
A Sutler’s Row will have available reproduction items and apparel for both the military and civilian re-enactors. You can also find women’s dresses and jewelry for sale.
See Civil War and World War II Encampments. Experience how the soldiers lived and survived in their camps by touring a living history encampment.
The World War II US 36th Infantry Division will be answering question from the public. See World War II Vehicles up close and get a perfect photo opportunity.
There will be a Civil War period church service for re-enactors, exhibitors and public on Sunday at 10 a.m.
President Abe Lincoln will be attending the show on both Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to listen in for his Gettysburg Address presented at noon each day. And Abe will be giving an historical presentation each day, don’t miss the chance to chat with our 16th President of the United States.
George Washington will be on the grounds both days, along with an educational presentation that if fun to hear all the unique facts.
A most requested feature for this year will be music performances by the Camp Chase Fife and Drum on Saturday and the 73rd OVI Regiment Band on Sunday – definitely toe
tapping fun.
Mark your calendars and take time to Step Back In Time! Keeping History Alive.
Visit our show website for more information: www.ohiocivilwarshow.com.