http://www.indystar.com/article/20090707/LOCAL180201/907070393/1267/LOCAL01
by Jeff Cummings
Posted: July 7, 2009
Veterans, families and the general public are all invited to the
second Vietnam Experience, a tactical demonstration and encampment
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18-19 at Fort Harrison State Park, 5753
Glenn Road, Indianapolis.
The Vietnam Experience will feature Vietnam era vehicles, weapons,
uniforms, music and an open encampment for the public to visit. An
indoor display will also be available inside the park office. There
will be a battle re-enactment for the public at 2 p.m. July 18 on the
Sledding Hill.
This event is a unique combination of military tactics and public
demonstration of the Vietnam War that the United States fought in
Vietnam from 1964 through 1973. The program will feature skirmishes
between the opposing forces and an example of a typical U.S. Army
field encampment in Vietnam in the late 1960's. This event is a
result of a partnership and sponsorship of Fort Harrison State Park
and the Museum of 20th Century Warfare.
Fort Harrison played a significant role in the Vietnam War through
training and support of soldiers through specialized schools from the
mid 1960's all through the 1970's. The Fort was also a location for
the Vietnam War Deserter Returnee Program in 1975 and 1976.
There is no cost for the program, but the usual Indiana Department of
Natural Resources weekend gate fee applies. Cost is $5 per in-state
car, and $7 per out-of-state car.
For more information, call (317) 591-0122.
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