Milchiean Hoplites

Milchiean Hoplites

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The Milchiean Hoplites hail from the city states of Milwaukee and Chicago.

Our goal is to educate the public about the Classical period of Greece, focusing on the citizen-soldier....the Hoplite.

Photos from Milchiean Hoplites's post 05/22/2022

Lots of fun was had at the annual Chicago Greektown parade by all!

Ancient warfare tropes 09/11/2019

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Photos from Milchiean Hoplites's post 07/28/2019

Has a great time at the Military Through the Ages event. Good crowd turnout and great weather. Look forward to next year’s event.

Photos from Milchiean Hoplites's post 05/08/2019

All of our crew at the Greek Heritage Parade on Sunday in Greektown,Chicago.

HONORING HEROES 03/25/2018

We really enjoyed sharing our day at the National Hellenic Museum yesterday for the Annual Greek Independence Day celebration.

HONORING HEROES

Photos from Milchiean Hoplites's post 03/25/2018

We had our display at The national Hellenic museum in Chicago today for their Greek Independence Day program.

02/16/2018

For 2018, these are the events we are planning on participating in. Come and see us. Mark your calendars:

1. NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM: March 24 (Sat.) 2-4:30 pm at Chicago's Greektown. Tabletop and demo display along as part of a Greek culture and dance event inside the museum.
https://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org

2. CHICAGO'S GREEK PARADE: Halsted Street Greektown parade. We're marching like every year. Sunday April 29th
https://allevents.in/des%20plaines/greek-independence-day-parade/116960195785086

3. LITTLE WARS CONVENTION: April 27,28,29 (Fri. Sat. Sun.) 10-5 pm at Lombard Westin Hotel. Tabletop and demo display along Little Wars gamers inside the hotel.
http://www.hmgsmidwest.com/little-wars/

4. CASTELROCK MUSEUM: June 9 (Sat.) at Alma, WI. All-day living history camp along with other time-line reenactors. Outdoor display, demos and town parade.
http://www.castlerockmuseum.com/main/

5. LISBON HERITAGE WEEKEND: August 10, 11, 12 (Fri. Sat. Sun.) entire weekend living history outdoor camp and display at Lisbon Community Park along with other time-line reenactors. http://www.townoflisbonwi.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=432&month=8&year=2018&day=15&calType=0

6. WAR THROUGH THE AGES AT CANTIGNY PARK: entire weekend living history outdoor camp and display with other time-line reenactors at Wheaton, IL - more info to come
www.cantigny.org

National Hellenic Museum Chicago's National Hellenic Museum celebrates Greek culture and traditions.

Photos from Milchiean Hoplites's post 08/14/2017

At Lisbon Wisconsin Heritage weekend. About 75 reenactors from many time periods. Always a fun event with interested crowds.

Photos 06/29/2017

The Dendra cuirass in Nafplio.

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