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January |
January |
16-17
Jan
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BATTLE OF THE BULGE TACTICAL BATTLE
Loc: Camp Clark, Nevada, MO.
Dates: Jan 15-17, 2011
Event Times: Battle runs from 0900 to 1600 on Saturday, 16 January 2011 . Authenticity and Safety Inspection formation is at 0830 on Saturday, 16 January 2011.
Registration Times: Jan 15: 2:00 pm to 12:00 am; Jan 16: 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Pre-Registration: web site - www.137thInfantry.org
Fee: $20, includes two nights in the modern barracks, continental breakfast and supper on Saturday .
Contact: Dave Hruska, dhruska@kc.rr.com Phone: 913-682-8603
Map: Click Here.
Directions: Take the Camp Clark exit off US Highway 71 in Nevada, MO. Follow MO Route K east then south to the front gate. Once on post, follow the signs to registration.
Authenticity Notes: Open to any ETO impression, December - January 1944 time-frame. WW II HRS Authenticity and Safety Rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No alcoholic beverages on post; smoking is prohibited in all buildings.
Motels: Several in area, but barracks space will be provided.
Sponsoring Unit (s): G Company, 137 th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division.
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February |
5
Feb
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THE BATTLE FOR EAST PRUSSIA: 1945
Loc: Blastcamp Paintball Park: 563 West 600 North, Hobart, Indiana 46342
Dates: Saturday, February 5, 2011
Event Times: 9:00-4:00
Registration Times: Friday night 5:00-10:00 pm, Saturday morning 6:30-8:30 a.m., S&A at 8:30 am, battle starts at 9:00 am
Pre-Registration: http://709th.org/Battle_for_East_Prussia.html
Fee: $15
Contact: Scott at ssbigred@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.709th.org
Directions:
From Chicago
* Take 80/94 East to Highway 51 South (exit at Ripley).
* Go south on 51 (rt 130) to flashing red light at County Line Rd
* Proceed straight nearly 1 mile, to first road on left (600 N.)
* Turn left onto 600 N
* Go approximately 1.5 miles.
From Indianapolis
* From I-65 North, take exit 259B onto I-80 E/I-94 E/US-6 E toward Detroit/Toledo
* Take 80/94 East to Highway 51 South (exit at Ripley).
* Go south on 51 (rt 130) to flashing red light at County Line Rd
* Proceed straight nearly 1 mile, to first road on left (600 N.)
* Turn left onto 600 N
* Go approximately 1.5 miles.
Authenticity Notes: All late-war German, Soviet, and Partisan impressions are welcome. Partisan weapons must be of European origin; NO US weapons will be allowed. All HRS S&A regs apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No tracked vehicles. No US weapons.
Sponsoring Unit (s): German 709th Infantry Division
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March |
March |
Mar
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April |
April |
15-17
April
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WWII WEEKEND AT JEFFERSON BARRACKS
Location: Jefferson Barracks County Park St.Louis, Mo
Dates: April 15-17th
Registration Times: 0900-2300 April 15th - to - 0700-1100 April 17th
Pre-Registration: Yes
Fee: None
Contact: k.owens@2ndrangers.org
Website: http://2ndRangers.org
Sponsoring Unit (s): U.S. 2nd Ranger Infantry battalion of St.Louis
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Apr 29
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May 01
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WWII TRIBUTE, BUCKLEY HOMESTEAD
Location: Buckly Homestead, Lowell, IN.
Dates: April 29-30th and May 1 2011
Event Times:
Friday, April 29th -- reenactor check-in noon to 7 pm
Saturday, April 30th -- reenactor check-in 8 am to 11 am (no POVs) after 9 am
Sunday, May 1 -- reenactor check-in 8 am to 11 am (no POVs) after 9 am
Daily formation and S&A check at 9:45 am in west field
Park, encampments and historic areas open to the public at 10 am (no POVs in camps until park is closed to the public at 4:30 pm on Sunday)
Flag raising at 10:15 am in barnyard
Pre-Registration: REQUIRED http://buckleyww2tribute.eventbrite.com/
Fee: No
Contact: 219-769-PARK or 219-947-7275. Email info@lakecountyparks.com.
Website: http://www.lakecountyparks.com/WWII.htm
Unit Placement Map: TBA
Directions: Reenactor parking is located at the maintenance barn. From I-65 exit Rt. 2 at Lowell, Indiana then travel west for about 4.5 miles. You will see park signs at Hendricks Road. Go past those signs to the stop light, then turn left (south) at the light to the stop sign (Belshaw Road). Turn left (east) on Belshaw to reenactor parking. You will see signs stating that the road is closed ahead, but you will be able to get to reenactor parking. Parking Pass Required.
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Buckley Homestead Park Manager: NO GLASS! The committee is working on ways to continue this program, so everyone won't suffer for those few who don't follow rules. Do your part. Find alternatives for glass. If there is glass found (other than in historic static displays) future programs will be cancelled. We have banned groups for unsafe behavior and legal infractions will continue to do so in the future if necessary.
Other restrictions: Dogs not permitted. No glass is permitted on the park site (see rules)
Sponsoring Unit (s): U.S. 9th Infantry Division (WWII HRS), 353 German Infantry (WWII HRS), 2629th W.A.C. BN (WWII HRS)
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29 - 30
April
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"LAST BIG PUSH" - SON OF ROSEMOUNT II
Location: 16625 County Road 40 CARVER, MN 55315
Dates: April 29th and 30th
Event Times:
S&A: 08:30, Deploy to field 09:00
Registration Times: Friday 14:00 - 00:00 onsite.
Pre-Registration: None
Fee: $10
Contact: M Rybiki (Rugger04@MSN.com)
Website: http://home.comcast.net/~waffenss/events/WSSMNEvent/Carver.htm
Map: http://home.comcast.net/~waffenss/events/WSSMNEvent/Directions.htm
Directions: Approx 45 mins South West of the Twin Cities on Highway 40 Get onto Hwy 212 heading West, Exit on MN-11 / Jonathan Carver Parkway, Left at County Road 147, Straight onto Country Road 40, It will be on the Left Hand Side (sign-posted on the day). See directions page for details and maps.
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No tanks (soft trails)
Other restrictions: $10 - to cover Porta-Potty and on-site water. Units to provide their own food and soldiers their own field rations. No hot food is available. Plan on field rations for lunch, with attending units providing hot food if possible. Camping and wood fires are ok. Firewood available on site. Water for cooking and cleaning will be provided, but there is no running water on site. Bring your own drinking water! Area is very wooded with trails.
Motels: See main event page
Sponsoring Unit (s): Waffen SS MN 2nd SS Das Reich (HRS) (http://www.WaffenSSMN.org)
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May |
May |
13-15
May
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3RD ANNUAL SALT RIVER EXPO
Location: Warren E See South Spillway, Mark Twain Dam, Perry, MO
Dates: 13-15 May 2011
Event Times: Friday is the school education day, and the main WWII events are on Saturday, displays are on Sunday.
Registration Times: Friday night 7-10 pm, Saturday morning 7-9 am
Pre-Registration: Pre-registration is not required but reservation of camp spaces is required in advance
Fee: none
Contact: LTC Tim Scherrer, soldierboy440@yahoo.com 573-489-4891
Website: http://www.visitmarktwainlake.org/index.php/salt-river-expo
Map: http://www.cannondam.com/lake/public/warrenseesouth_location.gif
Directions: The See Spillways is located on Route J between Monroe City and Perry, MO. The turn to the spillway is located just south of Cannon Dam, and is well marked.
Authenticity Notes: All WWII impressions are permitted as long as they meet WWIIHRS authenticity standards
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None, although coordinate in advance for vehicles.
Other restrictions: No firing after 10pm.
Motels: http://yellowpages.hannibal.net/perry+mo/hotels.zq.html
Sponsoring Unit (s): 84th Infantry Division "The Railsplitters"
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14
May
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NORMANDY BREAKOUT
Location: Arden Hills Army Training Site, Arden Hills, MN
Dates: Saturday, May 14th, 2011
Event Times: Gate opens at 7AM, closes at 8AM. Reopens at 5PM, or when scenarios end.
Registration Times: Saturday morning, 7 to 8.
Pre-Registration: none
Fee: $10
Contact: Steve Shumaker - ardencats@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.30thhrs.org check events calendar.
Map: Mapquest to site - Located at Hwy 96 and Hamline Ave, Arden Hills, MN 55112.
Authenticity Notes: Standard HRS rules apply. Uniforms and equipment should be of June-July 1944, Normandy, France.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No flares or anything that creates an undue amount of sparks. WW2 vehicles welcome. Please contact Steve for details on large vehicles such as half-tracks.
Other restrictions: There will be Nat'l Guard units using the site at the same time. We'll try to avoid them. Otherwise, behave yourselves! This is a new site within sight of downtown Minneapolis/St Paul. With luck, we will be able to have tacticals there for the foreseeable future.
Motels: Too numerous to list. At least a dozen within five miles.
Sponsoring Unit (s): 30th ID, 117th IR of St Paul, MN
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21
May
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PAUSE FOR PATRIOTISM
Location: Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais, IL
Dates: Saturday, May 21, 2011 (Set-up Friday, May 20th)
Event Times: 09:00 - 16:00
Registration Times: Upon Arrival, but Pre-registration requested
Pre-Registration: email fourboys@ix.netcom.com
Fee: none
Contact: Ronald J Kapustka (847 682-6460)
Website: http://www.btpd.org/1PerryFarmPark.html
Map: http://www.btpd.org/1PerryFarmPark.html
Directions: http://www.btpd.org/1PerryFarmPark.html
Authenticity Notes: HRS Rules Apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: none
Motels: Nearby Bourbonnais, Period and Non-period camping
Sponsoring Unit (s): C Company, 1/502nd PIR, 101st AB
Type of Event: Parade, WW2 and Vietnam Displays, Vehicles and Public Battles
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20-22
May
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DAKOTA CITY HERITAGE VILLAGE
ARMED FORCES DAY - WWII WEEKEND
Location: Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th St. W, Farmington, MN 55024
Dates: May 20 - 22, 2011
Event Times: Open to the public 10am-4pm Saturday & 10am-3pm Sunday
Registration Times: Friday 1pm-9pm & Saturday 7am-10am.
Pre-Registration: Email ivanthecutthroat@hotmail.com for your unit. How many & what size tents, and if you have any vehicles. Note: Tracked Vehicles are more than welcome.
Fee: Free to Reenactors, $5 per person for the public
Contact: Jon Boorom 612 432 2231 ivanthecutthroat@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.12thssmn.com/dakotacityww2
Map: Google "4008 220th St. W, Farmington, MN 55024"
Directions: About 30 miles south of Minneapolis, MN
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None.
Other restrictions: No smoking in the buildings
Motels: Restwell Motel (651) 463-7101 20991 Chippendale Ave W, Farmington, MN 55024
Sponsoring Unit (s): 12th SS Panzer Division 'Hitlerjugend'
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27-30
May
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ANZIO EXPRESS: WWII WEEKEND AT THE
ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM
Location: Union, IL (about 50 miles west of Chicago)
Dates: May 27-30
Event Times: Museum open 9-5 (public cost is $12 adults, $8 children) Battles involving trains or the steam engine train yard all three days, North Platte Canteen re-enactment Saturday afternoon only (Need American class As), and Class A Allied uniform/ride the trains with veterans day on Memorial Day Monday.
Registration Times: Friday noon-7 p.m., Saturday 7-9 a.m. Sign up with 10th Mt. or 353rd camps if arriving Sunday or Monday.
Pre-Registration: Yes, to get meals (http://www.anzioexpress.org)
Contact: Dave Fornell (847) 347-7470, dfornell@sgcmail.com
Website: http://www.anzioexpress.org and http://www.irm.org
Map: http://www.irm.org/directions/index.html, or Mapquest 7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL 60180
Authenticity Notes: Italian Front event, 1943-44 time period. All Italian front impressions welcome, others (Soviet, Pacific, etc.) encouraged to display, but will not be involved in battles or skirmishes. Hobnailed boots will not be allowed on trollys operationg at the event, but are OK elsewhere. East German boots will be an acceptable alternative due to issues in past with hobnails damaging the original vintage train and trolly floors and due to slipping/falling issues when the trains are in motion and when mounting/dismounting trains during battles.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Alcohol is strictly prohibited by museum's insurance, don't get caught.
Other restrictions: No digging or campfires allowed due to extensive, shallow high voltage electrical cables. Bring stoves or backyard/patio metal fireplaces. Lunches provided for re-enactors who pre-register, and dinners/breakfasts are available for a fee from the 353rd Field Kitchen if arranged prior to the event.
Motels: Visit Anzio website. Closest are about 5-10 miles.
Sponsoring Unit (s): 353rd Infantrie, 10th U.S. Mountain (TSG)
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June |
June |
04-05
Jun
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KANSAS 150TH ARMED FORCES CELEBRATION -
FORBES FIELD
Location: Kansas Museum of the Kansas National Guard 6700 S.W. Topeka Blvd Topeka, Kansas 66604
Dates: Saturday June 4 and Sunday June 5, 2011
Event Times: Saturday 8 AM – 6PM Sunday 9AM – 3PM WWII Battles Saturday 10:15 AM and 3:00 PM
Registration Times: Saturday 8 – 9:30 AM
Pre-Registration: Contact John Colyer at nordland1@cox.net
Fee: None
Contact: John Colyer of Nordland (620)875-1227 and Ed Gerhardt (785)862-1020
Website: http://www.kansas150forbes.net also http://nordlandhq.webs.com & http://250skicompany.webs.com
Directions: Contact Dustin Strong at http://250skicompany.webs.com or John Colyer at nordland1@cox.net
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: NO ALCOLIC BEVERAGES, LIVE AMMO OF ANY KIND, NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
Motels: Numerous in the Topeka area
Sponsoring Unit (s): 11th SS Nordland and 250 Ski Company Division Azul
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17-19
Jun
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LANSING REMEMBERS WWII
Location: Lan-Oak Park District, 178th and Oakley Lansing IL 60438
Dates: June 17th 2011, June 19th 2011
Event Times: Setup Starts: June 17th at 1500hrs - Event Ends June 19th approx 16:15hrs.
Registration Times: Friday 1500 at East Pavilion , Saturday 0700-0900 East Pavilion, Sunday 0700-0900
Pre-Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/701475131
Fee: Free for Entry but for Non Hrs Members there is a $10.00 Fee if you wish to Eat for that weekend.
Contact: Ray Krueger(kruegerray@Hotmail.com) Sheri Taber(wwiirosie@att.net)
Website: http://lansingilww2event.weebly.com/
Map: http://lansingilww2event.weebly.com/event-site.html
Directions: The Event is located Just South of interstate 80/94. I will have signs posted on Torrence Ave.
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS Authenticity and Safety Rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Non WW2 Items will not be allowed. Allowed WWII vehicles (Jeeps, Motorcycles, Kubels & Lightweight Trucks) are allowed, weather conditions permitting Track Vehicles are allowed but will be limited to the road, and not as much on the grass.
Other restrictions: No digging, but camp fires are allowed.
Motels: Local Motels are as follows Comfort in,Sleep in,Super 8,redroof, and Holiday In express. all are north of 80/94 on torrence ave.
Sponsoring Unit (s): 2nd Rangers D Company , Homefront Helpers.
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24-26
Jun
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WWII RECREATED, DIXON, ILLINOIS
Location: Elks Page Park, 7883 Lowell Park Rd., Dixon, Illinois
Dates: June 24, 25, and 26
Event Times:
June 24 setup, militaria flea market with free indoor table space vendors welcome.
June 25 : 10am to 5pm with two public battles, weapons demos, camspsites open to the public
Registration Times: Friday June 24 and Saturday June 25 7 to 9 am
Pre-Registration: http://dixonevent.eventbrite.com/
Fee: None
Contact: Jonathan Stevens
Map: Clck Here
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All vehicles welcome.
Sponsoring Unit (s): 9th Infantry Division
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24-26
Jun
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"RIVER RAN THROUGH IT" - TIME LINE EVENT.
Location: Frankenmuth, Michigan
Dates: June 24th ~ 26th
Event Times:Set-up Friday 9AM till Sunday 4PM.
Registration Times: Extended to June 1st.
Pre-Registration: (click here)
Fee: Re-enactor fee $5 or $30 per unit.
Contact: Abagail Wyfeild
Website: http://www.nationalsocietyoflivinghistorians.com/
Directions: Google, Bavarian Inn Hotel, Frankenmuth, Mi
Authenticity Notes: HRS Uniformed Authenticity Standards Apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All WWII Era Vehicles are welcomed, Inquire about "Gas Vouchers" for your vehicle.
Other restrictions: See Web-site for details on Code of Conduct.
Motels:
Special discount rates for registered re-enactors at the Bavarian Inn Hotel.
Sponsoring Unit (s): 9.SS, PZ-DIV Hohenstaufen & National Society of Living Historians.
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25
Jun
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ILLINOIS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION OPEN HOUSE
Location: Kankakee, IL
Dates: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Event Times: 09:00 - 16:00
Registration Times:
Pre-Registration: Pre-Register with Todd Lumb
Fee: none
Contact:Todd Lumb
Website: http://www.isra.org/range/
Map: http://www.isra.org/range/
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: none
Motels: Nearby Kankakee, IL
Sponsoring Unit(s): C Company, 1/502nd PIR, 101st AB
Type: WW2 and Vietnam Public Display with Vehicles
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25-26
Jun
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WORLD WAR II ENCAMPMENT AT TRIMBORN FARM
Location: 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale WI 53129
Dates:June 25 & 26, 2011
Event Times: 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m
Registration Times: 8AM Saturday and Sunday
Pre-Registration: Units need to pre register by May 1
Fee: None
Contact: nigelwick1776@yahoo.com - or - Melissa Wraalstad (414) 529-7744
Website: www.milwaukeehistory.net
Sponsoring Unit (s): 128 HQ 32ND Div
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July |
July |
16-17
Jul
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HERITAGE FARM
Location: Brunswick, OH 44212
Dates: July 16 – 17 2011
Event Times: July 16 – 11am – 5pm, July 17 12-4PM
Registration Times: Event times
Pre-Registration: None
Fee: None
Contact: John (jkeaton@peoplepc.com)
Directions: 71 south, 303 w, left pearl rd, right laurel
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No pyro, or alcohol
Sponsoring Unit (s): Batl 9th Sept
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29-31
Jul
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August |
06
Aug
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KENNEKUK'S WWII REMEMBRANCE DAYS
Location: Kennekuk County Park 22296-A Henning Road Danville IL
Dates: August 6th and 7th
Event Times: Saturday 9am till 5pm Sunday 9am till 4pm
Registration Times: Friday 1pm till 9pm Saturday 7am till 8:30am
Pre-Registration: http://kennekuk.eventbrite.com
Fee: $10.00 for dinner saturday night breakfast sunday morning
Contact: Jim Blanton 217-621-9899 wwiikennekuk@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.wwiikennekuk.webs.com
Authenticity Notes: Open to all 1939-1945 impressions.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Political flags or uniforms will not be permitted. Tracked vehicles under 13 tons are allowed in the park. Other WWII vehicles (jeeps, motorcycles, trucks) are permitted but have to stay on the paved roads.
Other restrictions: Must pre register and be a member of a recongnized society.
Motels: Best Western Riverside/Days Inn
Sponsoring Unit (s): 33rd Infantry Division/353rd Infanterie Division
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13-14
Aug
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IOLA MILITARY SHOW
Location: Iola Wi
Dates: Aug 13-14,2011
Event Times: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Public battle on Sat and Sun
Living history displays both days
Registration Times: Pre registration required by August 5th.
A $12.00 registration fee is required after Aug 5th.
Contact:
Allies contact: Randy or Ann Lamers: 920-853-7102
Axis contact: Dave Koehler: 715-777-5339
Viet Nam contact: Paul Anderson: 715-340-2710
Fee: $12.00 if not registered by Aug 5th
Website: http://iolavms.com
Authenticity Notes: HRS Rules Apply
Breakfast provided on Sat and Sun
Supper Provided on Sat. Evening
Sponsoring Unit (s): 2nd Armor 82nd Recon
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13-14
Aug
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WWII DAYS AT BLASTCAMP PAINTBALL PARK
Location: Blastcamp Paintball Park. 563 West, 600 North, Hobart, Indiana, 46342
Dates: August 13th-14th, 2011
Event Times: 9-5 on Saturday, 9-4 on Sunday
Registration Times: Friday evening (5:00-9:00 pm ) or Saturday from 6:00-9:00 am
Pre-Registration: Unit COs MUST pre-reg at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1524276151
Fee: Free to re-enactors
Contact: Doug Loge dbloge@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.709th.org
Map:
Directions:From Chicago
* Take 80/94 East to Highway 51 South (exit at Ripley).
* Go several miles south on 51 (turns into 130) to flashing red light at County Line Rd
* Proceed straight nearly 1 mile, to first road on left (600 N.)
* Turn left onto 600 N
* Go approximately 1.5 miles, (you will pass 1 stop sign).
From Indianapolis
* From I-65 North, take exit 259B onto I-80 E/I-94 E/US-6 E toward Detroit/Toledo
* Take 80/94 East to Highway 51 South (exit at Ripley).
* Go several miles south on 51 (turns into 130) to flashing red light at County Line Rd
* Proceed straight nearly 1 mile, to first road on left (600 N.)
* Turn left onto 600 N
* Go approximately 1.5 miles, (you will pass 1 stop sign).
Authenticity Notes: All HRS S&A guidelines will be enforced. An Eastern Front and Pacific Battle will take place if enough interest is shown. Units will camp and set up displays inside of vacant concrete buildings and bunkers.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No tracked vehicles.
Sponsoring Unit (s): German 709th Infantry Division
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September |
September |
9-11
Sep
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LOCKPORT WWII DAYS
Location: Dellwood Park, Route 171 and Woods Dr., Lockport, IL 60441
Dates: Sept 9-11
Event Times: Sat 10:30-5pm Sun 11:00-4pm
Registration Times: TBA
Pre-Registration: http://lockport2011.eventbrite.com/
Fee: none
Contact: Richard Russo vizsla25@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.lockportwwii.com
Map: Dellwood Parrk, Lockport, IL. (Click Here for map link)
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Vehicles must stay on approved areas
Sponsoring Unit (s): 5th kp Grossdeutchland
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22-25
Sep
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WWII DAYS MIDWAY VILLAGE, ROCKFORD IL.
Location: Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL
Dates: 22-25 September 2011
Event Times:
-Thursday Sept. 22: 12:00pm Gates open for setup
-Friday Sept. 23: 9:45-2:15pm School tours No personal vehicles allowed in Living History Campsite
-Saturday Sept. 24: 11:00am-5:00pm Museum is open to the public
-Sunday Sept. 25: 11:00am-4:00pm Museum is open to the public
-Sunday Sept. 25: 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 23, 2pm-9pm Please do not arrive before 12:00pm Thursday!
-Friday 24, 8am-9:30am then will reopen 2:15pm until 10pm
-Saturday 25, 7am-10am
Pre-Registration: Unit CO's: Please e-mail Scott Koelling or Dave Fornell davewwii@comcast.net to pre-register your unit beginning April 1. Individuals with approved unit may not preregister until June 1.
Fee: none
Contact: Scott Koelling, 2.Panzer Division - Overall coordinater
Website: http://www.ww2rockfordevent.com
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.
Other restrictions: No firing after 10pm.
Motels:http://skoelling.homestead.com/page4rockford.html (bottom of page)
Sponsoring Unit (s): 2nd Panzer Division, 353rd Infantrie
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23-25
Sep
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10TH ANNUAL WALK BACK IN TIME 2011
Location: Audrain County Historical Society, 501 South Muldrow Street, Mexico, MO 65265
Dates: 23-25 September 2011
Event Times: Event happens all weekend. Friday is the education day, Saturday the main event day, and Sunday the final event day.
Registration Times: Friday night 7-10 pm, Saturday morning 7-9 am
Pre-Registration: Pre-registration is not required but reservation of camp spaces is required in advance
Fee: none
Contact: LTC Tim Scherrer, soldierboy440@yahoo.com 573-489-4891
Website: www.audrain.org, and http://www.mexico-chamber.org/index.aspx?NID=37
Map: http://audrain.org/visitus.html
Directions: The event is located on South Muldrow Street inside the city of Mexico, see the map for specifics.
Authenticity Notes: All WWII impressions are permitted as long as they meet WWIIHRS authenticity standards
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None, although coordinate in advance for vehicles.
Other restrictions: No firing after 10pm.
Motels: (Click here)
Sponsoring Unit (s): 84th Infantry Division "The Railsplitters"
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08
Oct
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WWII DAY AT USHERS FERRY HISTORIC VILLAGE
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Dates: Saturday October 8, 2011
Event Times: 1100-1700, S&A will be 0900 Saturday
Registration Times: Friday 1200-1800 & Saturday 0700-0900
Pre-Registration: Contact Dave Pasbrig at redkommissar@hotmail.com
Fee: none
Contact:Dave Pasbrig at redkommissar@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.416rifleregiment.org/cedar_rapids_wwii_event_information
Map: click-here
Directions: Ushers Ferry is easily accessible from I-380 by taking the 42nd Street exit (24a) west, past Edgewood Road to Seminole Valley Road and follow the signs from there.
Authenticity Notes: Open to all WWII impressions from 1939-1945. HRS Safety and Authenticity rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Only wheeled vehicles allowed on village ground. Tracked and Half-Tracked vehicles must be parked as a static display.
Other restrictions: Certain buildings will be available to the reenactors to sleep in overnight Friday and set displays up in on Saturday.
Motels: http://www.cedar-rapids.com/lodging/
Sponsoring Unit (s): 416th Rifle Regiment, 112th Rifle Division (WWIIHRS)
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08
Oct
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SINYAVIN OFFENSIVE
Location: 1150 265th St., Ft. Scott, KS
Dates: Saturday October 8, 2011
Event Times: 0800-1700
Registration Times: Upon arrival
Pre-Registration: http://250skicompany.webs.com
Fee: $10
Contact: Dustin Strong dustinrstrong@hotmail.com
Website: http://250skicompany.webs.com
Map: On unit website
Directions: Approximately 2 miles south of US 54 along the KS-MO state-line east of Fort Scott, KS
Authenticity Notes: All ETO impressions welcome, but prefer Eastern Front. Campaign-style tactical. Water will be supplemented, but be sure to bring enough for your unit.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No vehicles allowed in the battle-space
Other restrictions: No live ammunition or alcohol
Motels: Search local listings for Fort Scott, KS
Sponsoring Unit (s): 250 Ski Company, Division Azul
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08-09
Oct
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2011 MOUNTAIN STATES REGIONAL
Location: Fort Carson, Colorado
Dates: 8-9 OCTOBER, 2011(Columbus Day weekend)
Event Times: (SAT – 1000 hrs – 1700 hrs) (SUN – 0900 hrs – 1230 hrs)
Registration Times: For pre-registered participants ONLY:
CAMP RED DEVIL Gate 12 Open/Close Times:
Friday 7 OCT - OPEN 1500 hrs - CLOSE 1900 hrs
Saturday 8 OCT – OPEN 0700 hrs - CLOSE 0930 hrs
Sunday 9 OCT - OPEN 0730 hrs - CLOSE 0830 hrs
Pre-Registration: Beginning 1 July and ending 2 OCT 2011. Unit CO's please e-mail participant information to (cdr@worldwartwohrscolorado.com). Barracks (male/female) available for up to 250 participants. First come, first served. Male/Females latrines & showers.
Fee: $20 USD by check:
For (HRS) to E. Ramirez 5.SS-Divison WIKING.
(E-mail: cdr@worldwartwohrscolorado.com)
For The Regiment to D. Bryne. E-mail: (www.ww2LivingHistoryRegiment.us)
For Vendors of militaria: $20 (limit 3 tables).
* Must be a member of the HRS or other recognized organization.
Website: http://worldwartwohrscolorado.com
Map: You may use Google Earth link (www.googleearth.com) and type in Fort Carson to get a map.
Directions: From I 25 take Exit 135 west (towards the mountains) two miles to Colorado Highway 115. Take 115 south (left turn) for 17 miles. Look for the sign posted along highway 115. Entry to the Battle site is on your left. Check in will be at the shack inside of Gate 12. Times as noted above/under Registration Times.
Authenticity Notes: Western Front Axis/Allied impressions ONLY. ALL H.R.S Rules and By-Laws apply and are in effect beginning 1500 hrs 7 OCT 2011 and ending 1300 hrs 9 OCT 2011. *Rules of Engagement will be provided upon arrival to all participants. Period era weapons or modified to appear of WW II era.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: (Vehicles) Period era or visually modified to look like WW II armor/half-tracks/wheeled & motorcycle vehicles ONLY. (Items) Fort Carson rules and regulations prohibit - ALCOHOL/Substances of any kind. LIVE ammunition of any kind. Pyrotechnics of any kind.
Other restrictions: Weapons MUST be blank fire, gas-fire or black-powder adapted ONLY. No firing after 10pm. No pets! No flares.
Motels:
La Quinta Inn & Suites 719-527-4788
Fairfield Inn & Suites 719. 576.1717
Best western 719.576.2371
Cheyenne mountain resort 719.538.4000
Clarion hotel 719.471.8680
Comfort inn airport 719.380.9000
Comfort inn south 719.579.6900
Courtyard 719.226.5006
Crowne Plaza 719.576.5900
Days Inn 719.527.0800
Doubletree 719.576.8900 extended stay 719.638.9233
Holiday Inn 719.380.8516
Homewood suites 719.574.2701
Radisson Hotel 719.597.7000
Residence Inn 719.576.0101
Sponsoring Unit (s): HRS - 5.SS-DIVISION WIKING "reenacted" & WW II Living History Regiment
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04-06
Nov
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OTTAWA VETERANS CELEBRATION
Location: Forest Park, 419 N. Locust St., Ottawa, KS 66067
Dates: 11/4/2011 - 11/6/2011
Event Times: 9:00 am on 11/1/2011 to 6:00 pm on 11/6/2011
Registration Times: Not required
Pre-Registration: Not required
Fee: None
Contact: Ray Shumate at: rayshumate@yahoo.com; 785-242-9641
Website: None
Map: n/a
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS safety and authenticity rules apply
Other restrictions: No live ammunition; no alcoholic beverages in the park
Sponsoring Unit (s): G Co., 137th Inf Regt, 35th Inf Div
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05-07
Nov
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WADE HOUSE FALL TACTICAL – GREENBUSH, WI
Location: Greenbush, WI
Event Times: 1500 Hrs, November 5 – 1900 Hrs, November 6, 2010
Registration Times:
Friday, November 5, 1500-2300 hrs.
Saturday, November 6, 0600-0800
Pre-Registration: Strongly preferred. Go to http://www.401gir.com for registration materials.
Fee: $10.00 for the event; $10.00 for a barracks spot (subject to availability, first come first served)
Contact: 401gliderhq@comcast.net
Website: http://www.401gir.com
Map: click-here
Authenticity Notes: WWIIHRS rules apply. Setting is Fall, 1944 ETO.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Wheeled vehicles allowed. No tracked vehicles allowed.
Motels: In neighboring Plymouth, WI
Sponsoring Unit (s): C/401GIR (WWIIHRS)
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December |
02-04
Dec
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CHRISTMAS AT THE BARRACKS
RE-ENACTOR CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Location: Jefferson Barracks, St louis, MO
Dates: 12/2/2011 - 12/4/2011
Event Times: 5pm 2 Dec - 12 noon 4 Dec
Registration Times: n/a
Pre-Registration: n/a
Fee: Bring a dish or desert for the pot luck dinner
Contact: papajoadfssf@20thcenturygi.com
Website: http://www.20thcenturygi.com
Authenticity Notes: HRS rules apply
Motels: Camp on site or stay in the heated historic buildings
Sponsoring Unit (s): First Special Service Force, 6th CO 3rd REG, HRS
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10
Dec
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STILLE NACHT
Location: Blast Camp Paintball Park 563 West 600 Northm Hobart, IN 46342
Dates: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Event Times: 1000-1600 hrs
Registration Times: 0800-1000 hrs
Pre-Registration: http://709th.org/
Fee: $15 pre-registration, $20 walk on
Contact: Doug Loge dbloge@yahoo.com
Website: http://709th.org/
Map: http://g.co/maps/tnazk
Directions:
From Chicago
• Take 80/94 East to Hwy 51 south (exit at Ripley)
• Go south on 51 (rt 130) to flashing red light at County Line Rd.
• Proceed straight nearly 1 mile, to first road on left (600 N.)
• Turn left onto 600N
• Go approximately 1.5 miles
From Indianapolis:
• From I-65 North, take exit 259B onto I80 E./I94 E/US-6 E toward
From Detroit/Toledo
• Take 80/94 East to Hwy 51 south (exit at Ripley)
• Go south on 51 (rt 130) to flashing red light at County Line Rd.
• Proceed straight nearly 1 mile, to first road on left (600 N.)
• Turn left onto 600N
• Go approximately 1.5 miles
Authenticity Notes: All late-war German, Allied, Soviet, and Partisan impressions are welcome. Partisan weapons must be of European origin.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No vehicles
Sponsoring Unit (s): 709th Infantry Division
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