LIFE IN THE TRENCHES
REMEMBERED THROUGH RE-ENACTMENTS
The re-enactments were a way to educate people about life in the trenches, how horrific the war was, and to feature an important part of Canadian history.
During WWI, trench raids were a part of warfare, where soldiers would plan a small scaled nighttime attack on the enemy. The raids allowed the soldiers to gain information by the capture of documents and maps. They would also have surprise attacks on enemy trenches, destroying fortifications and bringing prisoners back with them.
Credit for this film goes to museum member Gerrit deWaal and Tri -Cities Community Television
Listen to the voices of
those who were there
re-enactments through the years
Video credit: Tri City Community Television
Thank you to the Trench Squad: Markus Fahrner, Alan Fox, John Goheen, Andrew Parish, Carey Price, and Jim Millar for planning and performing the re-enactments throughout the years.
Thank you to Bryan Ness and museum staff for capturing some great photos throughout the years
CONTENTS PAGE
Chapter 1 The Beginning of the Project
Chapter 2 Who was Augustus McKnight
Chapter 3 Expanding the Trench
Chapter 4 Plane soars into museum
Chapter 5 Special Exhibitions
Chapter 6 Events
Chapter 7 Great War Talk Series
Chapter 8 Re-enactments
Chapter 9 Interviews and Student film
Chapter 10 Programs
Chapter 11 Brief History of the WW1
Chapter 12 Closing of the Trench
Chapter 13 Volunteers and Sponsors
