Lillian Fehler has only been a living historian for a short time, but she is one of the most visible of all of the members of the East Coast Doughboys. Now she is the focus of a feature story on … Read the rest
Tag: Governors Island
5th Annual WWI Weekend Governors Island Sept. 12-13
World War I will be remembered with two days of activities, ceremonies, education, and living history on Governors Island National Monument, September 12 & 13, 2020. “Camp Doughboy” will bring together WWI reenactors, vintage vehicles, exhibitions of equipment, uniforms, and … Read the rest
Camp Doughboy 2019 Photos Added
The second photo gallery from our 4th annual WWI History Weekend, “Camp Doughboy” at Governors Island National Monument, in New York Harbor. Held Sept 14-15. More photos are here.
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Photos from 2019 Camp Doughboy
The first photo gallery from our 4th annual WWI History Weekend, “Camp Doughboy” at Governors Island National Monument, in New York Harbor. Held Sept 14-15.
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4th Annual WWI Weekend on Governors Island Smashing Success
The 4th annual WWI History Weekend “Camp Doughboy” was a smashing success the weekend of September 14-15 at Governors Island National Monument. Approximately 3,000 attended the weekend to see 65 living historians tell the story of WWI. With the support … Read the rest
WWI History Weekend Camp Doughboy, Sept. 14-15
NEW YORK – The Centennial of service members and civilians returning from France to New York Harbor following the Great War in 1919 will be remembered with two days of activities, ceremonies, education, and living history on Governors Island National … Read the rest
Information & Registration for Governors Island 2019
The information page and registration page for Governors Island 2019 is now updated. The dates are September 14-15. New this year is living historians can camp overnight, Friday, Sept. 13, as well as Saturday, Sept. 14. Please read this page … Read the rest
Photos from 2018 Camp Doughboy WWI History Weekend
We had 10,000 come to see us at Governors Island National Monument for the 3rd annual WWI History Weekend, held Sept. 15-16, 2018. Among the highlights was Alan Crane bringing his 1918 replica Army field kitchen. All photos by Alex … Read the rest