Vintage World War II military artillery piece overlooking the open grassy fields and event grounds at Terra Bellum

Living History Experience

Explore an extraordinary collection of military firearms and artillery.

Experience military history firsthand through a remarkable collection* of historic firearms, artillery, and armored vehicles, offering a hands-on connection to the past unlike any museum experience.

*Weapons available but not limited to the ones listed below.

Black Powder & 19th Century (1800s)

Weapons from the age of muzzle-loading artillery and early metallic-cartridge firearms.

  • Napoleon 12 lb Field Howitzer
  • Lever Action Cowboy .30-30

World War I Era (1900–1918)

Weapons developed around the turn of the century and widely used during WWI.

  • Colt 1911
  • Mauser K98

World War II Era (1939–1945)

Weapons that became iconic during WWII.

  • World War II M1 Garand
  • World War II .30 Carbine
  • Mauser K98 World War II
  • Russian Mosin-Nagant
  • German 88mm (Flak/Tank Gun)

Early Cold War Era (1945–1965)

Battle rifles and assault rifles developed after WWII.

  • FN FAL .308 Rifles
  • Israeli Heavy Barrel FAL
  • AK-47
  • Springfield M14
  • Springfield M14 E2

Vietnam War Era (1960s–1970s)

Weapons strongly associated with Vietnam-era military service.

  • AR-15 / M16 family
  • RPK Squad Automatic
  • U.S. Vietnam 81mm Mortar
  • 37mm Grenade Launcher

Modern Military Era (1980s–Present)

Modern service pistols, precision rifles, and current-production firearms.

  • Barrett .50 Caliber
  • Beretta M9
  • Kimber 1911s
  • Sig Custom Shop 1911s
  • Smith & Wesson Weaponry
Additional Armored Experiences
Armored Vehicle Rides
Beyond the Battlefield
  • Historic Soviet WWII T-34-85 tank on display on the grounds at Terra Bellum
  • Explore vintage Beechcraft Model 18 airplanes during private living history experiences at Terra Bellum
  • Historic WWII German Jagdpanzer tank destroyer positioned on the open grounds at Terra Bellum
  • Experience historic World War II Soviet T-34-85 tanks up close on the private grounds at Terra Bellum
  • Detailed close-up of a belt-fed German MG34 machine gun with ammunition belt mounted at Terra Bellum
  • Detail of targeting dials on a historic WWII German 88mm FlaK artillery gun at Terra Bellum

Every private event begins with a personal consultation.

Share your vision, preferred dates, and guest experience goals, and our team will review your event request and be in touch.