Dan Younkin
German Commander

I live in Liberty Center, Ohio.  I am relatively new to reenacting (2024) and I am a member of the 9th SS Hohenstaufen. My passion for the era draws on a lifelong fascination with the conflict and on my own German ancestry.   I volunteered to be the German commander so I could both assist and learn more about what it takes to make an event run smoothly, be appealing to reenactors, and most of all, enjoyable! 

The proximity of this event to my home makes it especially meaningful, and I am committed to helping it flourish. I look forward to welcoming you and sharing a memorable weekend as we bring history to life.

Tim has been active in Pre-1840 reenactments for more than 25 years, portraying a fur trapper in traditional camp settings. In 2009, he played a key role in organizing the Midwest Territory Primitive National Rendezvous (NRLHF/NMLRA) in Palmyra, Missouri. For over 15 years, he was involved in the planning and execution of the Civil War Days and Living History Timeline event in Angola, Indiana. Today, Tim remains deeply engaged in historical preservation, volunteering at AuGlaize Village and serving as treasurer of the Defiance County Historical Society. He also assists with the coordination of five major annual events at AuGlaize Village. Officially retired, Tim continues to dedicate his time and expertise to bringing history to life.

Lily Hahn Volunteer Coordinator

I have been reenacting for as long as I can remember, participating in a wide range of historical eras including the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. Today, I serve as a field nurse and medic with the 5th Armored Division, though I am always happy to fall in with any unit that needs a helping hand.

My home stretches across Willshire, Ohio, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Big Rapids, Michigan. My passion for World War II history was inspired by my great-grandparents, who both served during the war. Inheriting some of their wartime belongings made that connection deeply personal for me.

I love sharing history with the public, taking part in battle reenactments, and spending hours discussing research, reenacting, and the amazing people I have met in this community.