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March

Delay the Inevitable "RETO" Tactical Event

Loc: Fort Custer Training Center  Augusta, MI
Event Times: Tactical inspection 9am Saturday , tactical begins 10:00
Registration Times: Fri: 1300-2330, Sat: 0700-0830
Pre-Registration: Yes - Mandatory
Fee: $20 includes bunk (private barracks floors may be reserved by unit(s) for an additional $140 per floor, 2 nights)
Contact: Alan Miltich  517-796-9193 PzPionier@aol.com
Website: www.Wiking.org   - Reg/Info Forms.  For more RETO info:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WW2RETO/
Map: Click here.
Directions: To get to Fort Custer, take I-94 to Exit 92 (Climax Road)
and turn NORTH.  The second traffic light is Hill-Brady Road, turn WEST
(left).  After about ½ mile turn LEFT on to Denso Road to the entry
Gate.  Have your Picture ID ready.  Proceed straight ahead and follow
the road and "WW2" signs to the Registration Barrack.
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Tracked vehicles on roads only -
No home made pyro!!
Other restrictions: NO blanks allowed inside the barracks! Have your
blanks ready for inspection in a clear bag for Gate Security to inspect
please! No smoking inside barracks!
Photo ID required to enter base and verify age.
Motels: Yes, but registration includes barracks
Sponsoring Unit (s): 5SS "Wiking" Sturmpionier  (WWII HRS)

20-22

March

Camp Hickory Hill , MO Tactical Battle

Date: March 20-22, 2009
Loc: Camp Hickory Hill , located 5 miles north of Columbia, MO
Event Times: Fri 1600-2200, Sat 0800-1700, Sun Everyone clear by 0900
Registration Times: Fri: 1600-2200 Sat 0630-0830, pre-registration is not required to attend, but if cabin space is wanted, coordination is required. Registration will be in the mess hall facility .
Pre-Registration: Not required unless cabin space is requested.
Fee: $20, which includes the event fee and a bunk in a cabin. Units may request private cabin space for their members using this fee structure: 5-8 Members: no additional cost 4 or below, $20 additional fee for a private cabin
Contact: Tim Scherrer , soldierboy440@yahoo.com , 573-489-4891
Website: www.railsplitterslivinghistory.org
Directions: Exit on I-70 at exit 124, Stadium Drive , head north on Route E for 4.9 miles. Turn left on to Hatton Chapel road, and head 1 mile. Turn left into the camp, and park in the area near the swimming pool. You will be shuttled with your gear to your cabin. This is about a ¼ mile walk from the parking area to the camping area.
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: If wanting to bring a vehicle, please contact the event coordinator. The site is not conducive to vehicles larger than ¾ ton.
Other restrictions: We are working on getting the restroom facilities open, or having a porta potty available. There is a possibility there will be no restroom facilities available, and participants must use the woodlines. Water will be available however participants are encouraged to bring their own. There will be none available at the site itself, so it must all be brought in. Vending space is available and free inside the mess hall facility. There is no cost for vending, although vendors should secure their items when not selling.
Motels: Cabins are available and included as part of the event fee. Units that bring 5-8 members may reserve a cabin with no additional cost. Units wanting a private cabin with less than 5 members, see the above rates listed under fee for private cabins. There is electricity in the cabins. Motels are available in nearby Columbia. Camping is also permitted on site.
Sponsoring Unit (s): The Railsplitters Living History Company  (WWII HRS)

WWII TRAINING WEEKEND

Loc: Van Hoosen Farm, Rochester Hills, Mi Event Times: April 25-26, 2009 0700-1700 Sat, 0700-1400 Sun
Registration Times: April 24, 2009 1500-2000, Sat April 25 0700
Pre-Registration: Yes, limited to first 60 @ nearydpkd@sbcglobal.net
Fee: $ 25.00 per entry
Contact: David Neary @ nearydpkd@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com
Directions: North of Rochester , Mi, South off Tieken (25 mile Rd) East of Rochester Rds
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All Vehicles welcomed
Other restrictions: WWII Training Weekend will provide cross section of essential subjects taught in Basic Training.
Photo ID required to verify age.
Motels: Yes, and site camping
Sponsoring Unit(s): 704 TDB (WWII HRS)

3 rd Annual Great Lakes Hobby Military Show

Loc: Great Lakes Hobby & Train, Sterling Heights , Mi
Event Times: May 2, 2009 0800-1600
Registration Times: 0800-1000
Pre-Registration: Yes , jlind222@comcast.net
Fee: None, FREE LUNCH
Contact: John Lind
Website: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com
Directions: South of M 59 on Van Dyke Rd / Utica Rds if lost, call 586 604 5393
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions: Photo ID required to verify age.
Motels: Yes
Sponsoring Unit(s): 704 TDB (WWII HRS)

Hurtgen Forest Tactical Battle

Location: Chippewa Falls, WI
Dates: May 16, 2009
Event Times: 8am-4pm
Registration Times: May 15: 6pm - 10pm, May 16 : 6am - 8am
Pre-Registration: No
Fee: $10
Contact: ww2warren@yahoo.com
Website: http://home.comcast.net/~30thhrs/cfevent.html
Map: See Website
Directions: See website
Authenticity Notes: HRS rules apply - Helmets must be worn.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No vehicles - sorry.
Motels: See website for details
Sponsoring Unit(s): 30th Infantry Division/117th Infantry Regiment - HRS

WWII TRAINING WEEKEND

Loc: Heritage Park , Rochester , Mi
Event Times: 0800-1600 May 23, 2009
Registration Times: Sat: May 23, 2009 0700 - 0900
Pre-Registration: Yes, @ curtnkris@wowway.com
Fee: No
Contact: Curtis Pool
Website: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com
Directions: Downtown Rochester , Mi, follow signs to the park if lost call 586 604 5393
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions: Photo ID required to verify age.
Motels: Yes, overnight camping on site
Sponsoring Unit(s): 704 TDB (WWII HRS)

Military Show at Heritage Park , Rochester , Mi

Loc: St Clair Shores , Mi
Event Times: 1000 May 24, 2009
Registration Times: Sunday may 24, 2009 , 1000
Pre-Registration: Yes, John Lind
Fee: None
Contact: John Lind
Website: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com
Directions: Bruce Post 1146 on Jefferson Rd just north of 11 mile
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: NONE
Other restrictions: ALLIED only Photo ID required to verify age.
Motels: Yes
Sponsoring Unit(s): 704 TDB (WWII HRS)

Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade

Loc: Royal Oak , Mi
Event Times: 0800-1130 Monday May 25, 2009
Registration Times: 0800 May 25, 2009
Pre-Registration: Yes, David Neary
Fee: No
Contact: David Neary
Website: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com
Directions: Meet at Marlin St and Rochester Rds @ 0800
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions: No discharging of weapons or pyro, Photo ID required to verify age.
Motels: Yes
Sponsoring Unit(s): 704 TDB (WWII HRS)

Thunder over Minnesota II
"Salute to D-Day" - ETO Public Battle

Loc: Location: Le Center, Minnesota - Address: 37699 Hunting Preserve Lane Le Center, MN
Event Times: Saturday is the event day and will have a Living History component all day for all Military Impressions and also a forty-five minute WWII ETO Public Battle event with 6 vintage US military aircraft and coordinated pyrotechnic effects.
Registration Times: Check in for verification of Pre-Registration for the event; Friday 1600 Hrs - 2200 Hrs. Saturday 0600 hrs to 0800 Hrs.
Pre-Registration: REQUIRED
Fee: None
Contact: Larry Fryklund - ww2germans@hotmail.com
Website:Le Center, MN: http://www.le-center.com/
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/minnesota/le-center
Map: Here.
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply. Public Battle Event WWII ETO - Normandy D-Day, France 1944. Military Living History Camps - Open to all Military Impression's, including Civil War and Vietnam.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions: None
Motels: Closest is either St. Peter, or Mankato, MN
Sponsoring Unit(s): 2SS Das Reich Aufklarungs Abtielung, 3 Kp., 1 Zug., HRS

Military Show at Heritage Park, Rochester, Mi

Loc: Romeo Lions Field, Romeo, Mi
Event Times: June 5,6,7 , 2009
Registration Times: June 5, 2009 1200-2000, June 6, 0700-1200
Pre-Registration: Yes, for Bonuses
Fee: No
Contact: John Lind
Website: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com
Directions: Downtown Romero, 32 mile/ Van Dyke RD Romeo Lions Field
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: none
Other restrictions: Open to all ALLIED & AXIS Reenactors and VEHICLES Photo ID required to verify age.
Motels: Yes
Sponsoring Unit(s): 704 TDB (WWII HRS)

Army Wings and Wheels 2009
Public Display and Battle

Loc: Poplar Grove Airport, IL
Event Times: FR 13:00 - 19:00 (setup), SA 06:30 - until, SU 06:30 - 15:00
Registration Times: Any
Pre-Registration: Yes, or at event each day
Fee: No, lunch provided Sat. and Sun.
Contact: Rich Russo - vizsla25@sbcglobal.net or see website
Website: www.ArmyWingsAndWheels.com
Map: see link on website
Directions: see link on website
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: none
Other restrictions: Camp fires allowed, pits must be restored prior to departure, photo ID required to verify age
Motels: See website
Sponsoring Unit: 5 th Kompanie Gross Deutschland
Notes: See website www.ArmyWingsAndWheels.com for event details.

Lest We Forget - Public Display and Battle
Military Encampment, Battle Recreation and Beach Landing
St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan
Friday June 19 through Sunday June 21, 2009

Date: June 19, 20 & 21, 2009
Loc: Southwest Michigan Airport , 1123 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Event Times: Friday June 19, Open for setup 1pm
Saturday June 20, Open 8am - 5pm, veteran speakers 6pm, hangar dance 8pm
Sunday June 22, Open 8am - 3pm
Airport - wooded encampment, displays, vintage planes, veteran presentations, Liberty Jump Team, mock battles, and hangar dance with swing band.
Beach - PTO and ETO landings, Iwo Jima Medal of Honor recipient with flag raising ceremony
Re-enactor Amenities - water, Saturday/Sunday breakfast, and hangar dance
S&A Saturday7am & Sunday 9 am. All participants required to attend.
Unit Commanders Briefing Friday June 19 2100hr - Overview of full event schedule and specific procedure for beach scenarios.
Registration Check-in Times: Friday June 19, 1pm - 10pm
Pre-Registration: Individual registration required to attend. Registration closes June 13.
Click here to register.
Fee: No
Contact: Jan Sheets & Bill Sheets , Phone (317) 788-1836
Map: Click here
Website: none
Authenticity Notes: Open to authentic WWII military and civilian impressions (1939-1945). HRS rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All viewable items must be from WWII era.
Motels: Saint Joseph Michigan Travel Site
http://www.swmichigan.org/hotelmotels_index.htm
http://www.michigan.org
Sponsoring Unit: 505 th 82 AB

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June

Non-HRS Sponsored Event

Illinois State Rifle Association Open House
WW2 Public Display and Public Battle/Vietnam Public Display

Loc: ISRA Range near Kankakee, IL
Dates: Saturday, June 27, 2009
Event times: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration times: 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Pre Registration: Not required, but requested
Fee: NONE
Contact: Ronald J Kapustka, 847-777-7250  fourboys@ix.netcom.com
Website: http://www.isra.org/
Map: http://www.isra.org/range/
Directions: http://www.isra.org/range/rangedirections.shtml
Authenticity Notes: HRS Authenticity Rules in effect
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Automatic weapons
Motels: http://www.isra.org/range/rangedirections.shtml#lodging
Sponsoring Unit: C Company, 1/502nd PIR, 101st AB (HRS)

2nd Annual Veterans Weekend

Loc: St Clair Shores Mi
Event Times: July 24 , 25, 26 2009 0700-1600
Registration Times: Friday July 24 1000-1800, Sat 0700-1200
Pre-Registration: Yes for bonuses or at event.
Fee: No
Contact: John Lind
Website: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com
Directions: Veteran Memorial Park , on Jefferson Rd / North of 13 Mile Rd
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None OPEN TO ALL
Other restrictions: NONE, Public Amphibious Battles Photo ID required to verify age.
Motels: Yes
Sponsoring Unit (s): 704 TDB (WWII HRS)

HistoryFest - Public Timeline Display and Battle
Military Encampment, Performers and Battle (1745-1945)
Saturday July 25and Sunday July 26, 2009

Date: July 25-26, 2009
Loc: The National Military History Center (WII Victory Museum) , 5634 County Road 11A, Auburn, Indiana 46706
Event Times:
Friday July 24, Open for setup 1pm
Saturday July 25, 10am - 4pm
Sunday July 26, 10am - 3pm
The museum has a wonderful collection of vehicles and artifacts. Campsite on lake. Water, firewood, continental breakfast, and museum tour provided.
S&A Saturday & Sunday 9 am.
Unit Commanders Briefing Immediately following S&A. Overview of the event schedule and information updates.
Registration Check-in Times: Friday night, Saturday & Sunday morning
Pre-Registration: Individual registration required to attend. Registration closes July 17.
Click here to register .
Fee: No
Contact: Jan Sheets & Bill Sheets , Phone (317) 788-1836
Map: Click here
Website: WWII Victory Museum
Authenticity Notes: Open to all authentic military and civilian impressions (1745-1945). WWII public battles and cross-timeline skirmishes.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All viewable items must be of the era.
Motels: Hotels in Auburn

1-2

Aug

Non-HRS Sponsored Event

8-9

Aug

Non-HRS Sponsored Event

IOLA VINTAGE MILITARY SHOW

Location: IOLA WI
Dates: AUG 8-9 2009
Event Times: AUG 8, 2009 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
AUG 9, 2009 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Times: RE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 24TH 2009
Pre-Registration: REQUIRED. IF NOT PRE-REGISTERED A $10.00 FEE AT GATE
Fee: NONE IF PRE REGISTERED $10.00 IF NOT
Contact: ALLIES: KEN KUIK 920-346-2206 Kenkuik@centurytel.net
AXIS: DAVE KOEHLER: 414-429-5618 waxmandave1@yahoo.com
VIET NAM: PAUL ANDERSON : Gomergrump@yahoo.com
Website: WWW.IOLAMVS.COM
Authenticity Notes: ALL HRS RULES APPLY
YOU MUST HOLD A CURRENT HRS CARD TO BE IN BATTLE
USO Type Show' slated for Saturday, August 8

21-22

Aug

3rd Annual Driven to Victory

Loc: Van Hoosen Farm, Rochester Hills, Mi
Event Times: September 18, 19, 2009 0800-1600
Registration Times: Friday September 18 1200-1700, Sat 0800-1000
Pre-Registration: Yes, or at event on Saturday AM.
Fee: No
Contact: John Lind
Website: http://www.detroitarsenalmuseum.com
Directions: Van Hoosen Farm, north of Rochester , Mi south off 25 mile east of Rochester rds
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions: Photo ID required to verify age.
Motels: Yes
Sponsoring Unit (s): 704 TDB (WWII HRS)

1939 Invasion of Poland

Loc: Wilkerson Pass Colorado (above 8,000 feet)
Event Times: 0930 – 1500 hours, September 19, 2009.
Registration Times: 0900 – 1000hrs.
Pre-Registration: e-mail (wikingfreiwillingen@hotmail.com)
Fee: None.
Contact: Rey Ramirez WIKING 5th SS DIVISION at (720.621.6339) or (wikingfreiwillingen@hotmail.com)
Directions: Contact Rey Ramirez (720.621.6339).
Authenticity Notes: HRS rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: pre-World War II only (1939 and earlier)
Other restrictions: Proof of identity and age. No camouflage items. No modern weapons. No G-41/43’s. NO American/British impressions. Russian impressions okay.
Motels: Woodland Park Colorado (Google)
Sponsoring Unit (s): WIKING 5th SS DIVISION (HRS) since 1982.

WWII Days, Midway Village, Rockford IL.

Loc: Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL
Event Times:
-Thursday Sept. 24: 12:00pm  Gates open for setup
-Friday Sept. 25: 9:45-2:15pm  School tours  No personal vehicles allowed in Living History Campsite
-Saturday Sept. 26:  11:00am-5:00pm Museum is open to the public
-Sunday Sept. 27:  11:00am-4:00pm  Museum is open to the public
-Sunday Sept. 27:  7:00pm  Park closes to everyone
Registration Times:
Registration will be located at the hospital, we will have signs pointing you in the right direction.
-Thursday 24,  2pm-9pm  Please do not arrive before 12:00pm Thursday!
-Friday 25,  8am-9:30am then will reopen 2:15pm until 10pm
-Saturday 26,  7am-10am
Pre-Registration: Unit CO's:  Please e-mail Scott Koelling to confirm your campsite before Sept 1 or you will loose that site!
Fee: No
Contact: Scott Koelling, 2.Panzer Division - Overall coordinater
Website: http://skoelling.homestead.com/Rockfordevent.html
Map: Click here
Authenticity Notes: Any WWII impressions may set up authentic camps. Partisans welcome and will be subject to S&A Inspection.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No overnight vehicles permitted in campsite area.
Motels: http://skoelling.homestead.com/page4rockford.html (bottom of page)
Sponsoring Unit (s): 2nd Panzer Division

Operation: Market-Garden

Loc: Big Lake, Minnesota
Event Times: October 24, 2009 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration Times: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Pre-Registration: n/a
Fee: $15 or $10 with overnight stay
Contact: Travis Jacobsen
Website: n/a
Directions: 22615 County Road 75 NW   Big Lake, MN 55309-8303
Authenticity Notes: WW2 late war ETO
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions: None
Motels: Onsite camping
Sponsoring Unit (s): 1. LSSAH (MN)

Nov 7

WWII School Display

Loc: Plainfield Central High School
Dates: December 18, 2009
Contact: Eric Percy eric_percy97@yahoo.com
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Contact event coordinator
Sponsoring Unit(s): 325th GIR 82nd WWIIHRS

Stille Nacht - RETO, Fort Harrison State Park

Date: December 18-19. 2009
Loc: Fort Harrison State Park 5830 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46216
Event Times: Friday December 18, Open for check-in and setup 1pm
Saturday December 19, Open for check-in 7am-8am, S&A 8:30am, RETO 9am - 4pm
Park - encampment area, water, port-o-johns
Re-enactor Amenities - water, port-o-johns, Saturday breakfast, and Friday night movies
S&A: Saturday 8:30am. All participants required to attend.
RETO Rules Briefing: Friday and Saturday - Overview of specific rules and procedure for RETO. All participants required to attend one session.
Registration Times: Friday 1 - 10pm and Saturday 7 - 8am
Pre-Registration: Individual pre-registration required. Registration closes December 17. Click here to http://stillenacht.eventbrite.com/ .
Fee: $10
Contact: Jan Sheets & Bill Sheets , Phone (317) 788-1836
Map: Click here
Authenticity Notes: HRS rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All viewable items must be from WWII era. Park does not permit tracked vehicles.
Motels: Special rate http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/ftharrison/lodging.html
Sponsoring Unit (s): G505 PIR 82 nd AB & 5SS "Wiking"

Battle of the Bulge

Loc: Big Lake, Minnesota
Event Times: December 19, 2009 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration Times: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Pre-Registration: n/a
Fee: $15
Contact: Travis Jacobsen
Website: n/a
Directions: 22615 County Road 75 NW   Big Lake, MN 55309-8303
Authenticity Notes: WW2 late war ETO
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions: None
Motels: Onsite camping
Sponsoring Unit (s): 1. LSSAH (MN)