Conneaut's D-Day Details...

D Day Conneaut, August 22, 2009

D Day Conneaut is a cultural reenactment of the WWII era. For 10 years historians and patriots from across the United States and Canada have gathered in Conneaut Ohio to relive D Day, June 6, 1944, the largest amphibious landing in history. Recreating the landing in every detail, that is possible, allied troops are brought ashore by landing craft similar to those used on D Day. Upon approach, the serene and tranquil shoreline of Lake Erie erupts with the fury of hundreds of reenactors. In support of this recreated landing, fighter aircraft patrol overhead as the allies assault the axis emplacements affixed on an elevated bluff. The defending troops of “fortress Europe” are armed proportionately to repel the invasion with artillery and machine-gun fire. Simulated explosions with pyrotechnics add to the realism of what some say to be the most impressive recreation of one of the most pivotal moments in the twentieth century.

This free to the public educational event is funded strictly by the generous donations of re-enactors, veterans groups, and individual contributors just like you. All work is accomplished by unpaid volunteers. This year marks the 65th Anniversary of D Day, June 6, 1944 and is the 10th Annual D Day Conneaut Commemorative. We have established several ways for folks to help. Please check out our website at http://ddayohio.us to help fund this event. If you are interested in volunteering please check the list below for several volunteer opportunities. Please feel free to contact the Chairman, Lisa Torey for any questions or if you would like to help.

Volunteer jobs

Beach set up
Perimeter guards for battlefield
Site hospitality
Preferred seating
Sign collection
Beach teardown
First aid
Veteran support
Patrols for park entrance
Park clean up
Camp security
Runners
Registration
USO Dance set up
USO Dance break down
German entertainment assistance
Donation collection
Contest judges