Call to Arms
Jason Harris
(405) 522-0785
04/06/11
Oklahoma City, OK
For Immediate Release
Mark your calendars and join us at the Oklahoma History Center for a living history experience for the entire family. On May 21, 2011 the History Center will present its 4th Annual Call to Arms, a military trail of honor. This year's event will help the History Center to kick of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. The gates open at 10:00 AM and programs run through 3:00 PM. Admission to the event is just $10.00 per vehicle and includes museum admission.
This year soldiers and civilians from the American Revolution through WWII will bring the past to life for visitors of all ages. Numerous reenactors and learning stations will allow both children and adults to explore the soldiers of America's past. The program will run continuously throughout the day from 10:00 AM through 3:00 PM allowing visitors to arrive at any time.
Fort Sill Gun and Infantry Detachments from the Director of Museums and Military History, US Army Fires Center for Excellence will provide artillery firing demonstrations and infantry drill. Other period soldiers from the American Revolution through WWII will fill the Red River Journey at the History Center.
For more information on Civil War Saturday please contact Jason Harris by email at jharris@okhistory.org or at (405) 522-0785.
