Historical reenactment on Veterans Day in Balboa Park.
The Historical Unit of Southern California held an event on Veterans Day near the Balboa Park Carousel.
On Sunday the Historical Unit of Southern California provided a reenactment of two World Wars near the Balboa Park Carousel. Their fascinating Veterans Day event coincided with the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of the World War One.
Smiling members of the group, wearing historical military uniforms, explained exhibits on the grass that primarily concerned World War I.
In addition to equipment used by soldiers on the battlefield, displays included photographs and objects pertaining to the Red Cross and Salvation Army, organizations that worked to provide care and comfort for those who fought.
Members of the reenactment group displayed artifacts from past wars, and wore historical military uniforms.Member of the American Red Cross Club of Southern California, a World War Two reenactment group founded in 2018. This was their first public event.Medical items used by the American Red Cross, who aided suffering soldiers during the wars of the 20th century.Interesting objects on display include old issues of The Red Cross Magazine.A timeline depicts the history of the American Red Cross through World War Two. The organization was established in 1881 by Clara Barton. (Click photo to enlarge it.)Guys dressed as soldiers hang out on the grass by the Balboa Park Carousel, which itself is over a hundred years old.A rifle, canteen, helmet, and other equipment from the battlefield displayed on a blanket.This friendly lady’s display concerned the Salvation Army. A sign shows some basic facts about World War I.In 1917, Helen Purviance, an ensign in the Salvation Army, was in France with the American First Division. Soldiers asked: Can’t you make a doughnut with a hole in it? The rest is history.I believe these photos and artifacts are from World War I.A doughnut with a convenient hole is enjoyed in the park a hundred years later!
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7 thoughts on “Historical reenactment on Veterans Day in Balboa Park.”
To me, re-enactments are the best way to teach history!
Hopefully any WWII reenactors who might read this click the link. Fascinating about the Maisy Battery. I didn’t know about it until I read your article!
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To me, re-enactments are the best way to teach history!
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I agree! They make historical moments come to life, more tangibly than just photos or words.
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Exactly!!
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You might wish to give this to one of your re-enactors…
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/wwii-re-enactors.html
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Hopefully any WWII reenactors who might read this click the link. Fascinating about the Maisy Battery. I didn’t know about it until I read your article!
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Glad I found something of interest for you. Your posts are always informing to me!
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