World War I Encampment

Visit the camps of American, British, German, Russian, and Ottoman nations and learn about their role in the Great War. Various activities are scheduled for the weekend including camp kitchens on the front, weaponry, the Red Cross and more. Step into a display area focusing on Manitowoc County during WWI.

Have a relative that served?
-Stop by and learn about your WWI relatives and the units they served with. Manitowoc County, with a population of 45,000, sent more than 2,300 songs to World War I. Company H Manitowoc’s unit in the Old Wisconsin National Guard became Company H of the 127th infantry of the 32nd Division after being recruited and trained in Texas.

Meanwhile, the people of Manitowoc County were actively supporting the war effort through their time, resources, and contributions from their factories. With shipbuilding and aluminum industries, the county was able to send 12 ships abroad as well as a steady supply of mess kits.

Time of the event:
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Museum Members: FREE

Adults: $15
Seniors (62+): $13
Youth (4 – 17): $10
Children under 4: FREE

Non-members: Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!