Fort Laurens Museum to host World War I reenactors

Visitors can also attend presentations from the Bolivar Historical Society and the MAPS Air Museum throughout the event

Group of reenactors in World War I uniforms in a forest.

The reenactors will set up a small encampment on-site, and guests can interact with them to learn more about the American army during the conflict.

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Published March 24, 2026 - 12:19 p.m.

Fort Laurens Museum will host World War I reenactors on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The reenactors will set up a small encampment on-site, and guests can interact with them to learn more about the American army during the conflict.

Visitors can also attend presentations from the Bolivar Historical Society and the MAPS Air Museum throughout the event.

The museum and gift shop also will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330-874-2059 or visit www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.

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