Travel back in time and experience what it might have felt like for New Zealanders during World War Two. Firth Tower will be hosting the Historical Reenactment Society in September, and they will be recreating a battle scene, as well as giving a historical talk. Come along to meet some like-minded friends, and maybe even learn something new. Entry is $5 per adult, children free of charge - and that will also grant you access to all the exhibits!

Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025

Time: 10am-4pm 

The event schedule is as follows:

1000 - Firth Tower Museum Opens

1015 - Formal flag raising with Guard of Honour.

1130 - WWII history talk in the Heritage Room.

1330 - Re-enactment battle (with re-enactors set up throughout the day).

1530 - Formal flag lowering with Bugle and Ode.

1600 - Firth Tower Museum Closes

Check out the all the re-enactment groups who will be there on the day:

# US 82nd Airbourne

# Kiwi 21st Battalion

# Kiwi Home Front 

- Medical Unit

- Home Guard Unit

# German Fallschirmager (paratroopers)

# British Paratroopers

# Russian Infantry

# German Wehrmacht (infantry)

Plus the vehicles of the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), and the author Brendan O'Carroll the world authority on NZ troops in the LRDG. Brendan has written a number of published book and you can catch his talk at 1130 in the Heritage Room.