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January
January

18-20

Jan

 

BATTLE OF THE BULGE

Loc: Camp Clark, Nevada, MO
Dates: January 18-20. 2013
Event Times: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm battle times on Saturday, Jan 19th
Registration Times: Friday, Jan 18: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Saturday,Jan 19: 6:00 am - 8:00 am
Pre-Registration: Required on line at: http://www.137thInfantry.org
Fee: $20
Contact: Dave Hruska dhruska@kc.rr.com
Website: http://www.137thInfantry.org
Directions: Southeast side of Nevada, MO on US Highway 71, 75 miles south of Kansas City, MO and 61 miles north of Joplin, MO. Camp Clark exit off of US Highway 71 and follow the signs to Camp Clark.
Authenticity Notes: WW II HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No vehicles unless authorized prior to the event by the event coordinator
Restrictions on Minors: WW II HRS rules apply
Other restrictions: No alcoholic beverages on Camp Clark
Motels: Several nearby in Nevada, MO; heated barracks space with bunk provided with registration fee
Sponsoring Unit(s): G Company, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division


February
February

09

Feb

 

10TH ANNUAL WINTER HIKE

Loc: Hawn State Park, Sante Genevieve, MO
Dates: 9 Feburary 2013
Event Times: 8:00 am till sunset
Registration Times: n/a
Pre-Registration: Send email to papajoad@20thcenturygi.com
Fee: none
Contact: Gary Adkins papajoad@20thcenturygi.com
Website: http://www.20thcenturygi.com/index.php
Directions: Take I-55 south to Highway 32, exit #150, (Sante Genevieve), turn right, (west), 12 miles, follow signs to park entrance and to parking lot/trailhead
Authenticity Notes: Per HRS ruls
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No Vehicles
Restrictions on Minors: Must have parant.
Other restrictions: NO AMMO of any kind
Motels: one day event
Sponsoring Unit(s): First special Service Force, 6th CO, 3rd REG HRS

09

Feb

 

OSTFRONT I

Loc: Blastcamp Paintball park. Lowell, IN.
Date: February 9, 2013
Event Times: 1000 - 1600 CST
Registration Times: Saturday February 9, 0730-0930
Pre-Registration: Yes
Fee: $15.00
Contact: Doug Loge - dbloge@yahoo.com
Website: http://ostfront.eventbrite.com
Map: see website
Directions: see website
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS rules apply.
Prohibited: see website
Restrictions on Minors: No
Other restrictions: see website
Motels: yes, hotels.com
Sponsor: none


March
March

15-17

March

 

DELAY THE INEVITABLE

Loc: Fort Custer, (Augusta) , Michigan
Dates: March 15-17, 2013
Event Times: 2pm Fri - 10am Sunday
Registration Times: 2pm -10:30 Friday 7:30 - 8:45 am Saturday
Pre-Registration: http://www.Delay2013.eventbrite.com
Fee: Prereg $21 via credit card or check. Cash or Check at registration $25
Contact: "Infamous Alfons" Alan Miltich 517-796-9193 ( 9am - 9pm EST) email: WikingPionier@comcast.net
Website: http://www.Delay2013.eventbrite.com
Directions: http://www.Delay2013.eventbrite.com
Authenticity Notes: Spring 1945, Western Europe
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: air launched pyro
Restrictions on Minors: 16 or above are OK
Other restrictions: we must collect and secure your ammo at the gate - no ammo in barracks. NO AMMO COLLECTION AVAILABLE between Midnight Friday and 7am Saturday morning. NO ARRIVALS w/ AMMO TO BASE AFTER 9am!! more details at: http://www.Delay2013.eventbrite.com
Motels: Barracks provided
Sponsoring Unit(s): 5SS "Wiking" Pionier


22-24

Mar

 

2ND ANNUAL BATTLE OF BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA

Location: MACON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING SITE, 29614 Jaguar St, Macon, MO 63552
Dates: March 22-24, 2013
Event Times: 0900 March 23-noon March 24
Registration Times: 1400 March 22-0800 March 23
Pre-Registration: Email dptydover@gmail.com to pre-register.
Fee: $15.00
Contact:
PRIMARY
 Uffz. DAVID GOODWIN
 15505 NEW HALLS FERRY RD
 FLORISSANT, MO 63031
 dpty635g@aol.com 314-456-1100
ALTERNATE
 Obfw. DAVID OVERSCHMIDT (Earl)
 102 WISTERIA CT
 KANSAS CITY, MO 64089
 dptydover@gmail.com 314-753-7547
Website: http://www.moguard.com/moguard-training.html
Map: (click here)
Directions: From Kansas City, MO take Hwy 70 or Hwy 36 East to Hwy 63 Macon Mo. From St Louis take Hwy 70 or Hwy 36 West to Macon Mo. Travel South on Hwy 63 from Hwy 36 or North on Hwy 63 from Hwy 70. Turn right (West) onto Kohl St 0.2 mi, Continue onto E 6th St 0.2 mi, Continue onto Coates St 0.9 mi, Continue onto Coates Street Rd 0.3 mi, Turn right onto Co Rd 718 B/Jaguar St. Destination will be on the left (South Side) of Jaguar St.
Authenticity Notes: All German, Soviet, and other East Front Impressions are Welcome. Partisans will have 100% period attire and weapons, No exceptions.
WW II HRS safety and authenticity rules apply & strictly enforced. All soldiers German or Soviet will have proper period hairstyles.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Light wheeled vehicles permitted only with prior approval from the event coordinator. Authentic or Period vehicles only. All vehicle operators s will provide proof of a valid operators license. A copy of valid Auto Liability Insurance to be kept on record by event coordinators. All vehicles will have a DOT approved fire extinguisher
Other restrictions: No alcoholic beverages permitted on Missouri National Guard Property. No smoking inside of buildings. Non-period camping is not allowed. Non-period items prohibited. No live ammo of any kind, NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES, All late-war German, Soviet, and Partisan impressions are welcome. Partisan weapons must be of European origin; NO US weapons will be allowed. Pyro & smoke must be pre-approved, no exceptions.
Motels: Several in area, but PERIOD Camping space is provided with registration.
Sponsoring Unit(s): JAGERREGIMENT .38 (HRS)


April
April

13

Apr

 

NOTE: RELOCATED (SEE BELOW)

BATTLE OF ARDEN HILLS EAST MEETS WEST EVENT

Loc: Big Lake, MN
Dates: April 13, 2013
Event Times: 8:30 AM Safety and Authenticity, done at 5:00 PM
Registration Times: 7 am - 8 am
Pre-Registration: No
Fee: $10
Contact:
Scott Steben badsteben666@hotmail.com
Travis Jacobson travis17ss@yahoo.com
Jon Boorom ivanthecutthroat@hotmail.com
Website:
http://home.comcast.net/~30thhrs/arden1.html
- or -
https://www.facebook.com/events/520432744673940/?ref=2
Directions: See online map
Authenticity Notes: HRS rules apply - Late WW2 European impressions
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No smoke
Restrictions on Minors: No minors
Other restrictions: No on-site camping, digging, or ALCOHOL. Bring your own Ammo, Food and Water. There is an outhouse on site.
Meals will be eaten in the field.
Motels: Many within 5 miles of the site
Sponsoring Unit(s): 117th Infantry Regiment / 30th Infantry Division - HRS



May
May

04-05

May

 

KENNEKUK WWII REMEMBRANCE DAYS

Loc: Kennekuk County Park 22296 A Henning Rd. Danville IL
Dates: May 4th and 5th, 2013
Event Times: Saturday May 4th 9:00am till 5:00pm Sunday May 5th 10:00am till 3:00pm
Registration Times: Friday May 3rd 3:00pm till 10:00pm Saturday 7:30am till 8:30am
Pre-Registration: http://kennekuk.eventbrite.com/
Fee:None
Contact: Polly Norman-Blanton 217-621-9899 or wwiikennekuk@yahoo.com
Website: http://vccd.org/gikennekuk.html
Authenticity Notes: HRS RULES APPLY
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No vehicles over 15tons/All viewable items must be WWII era
Motels: Best Western Riverside Inn 217-431-0020/Day's Hotel 217-703-4505
Sponsoring Unit(s): 33rd Infantry Division/Great Lake WAVES


14-16

May

 

DRIVEN TO VICTORY MILITARY SHOW

Loc: Van Hoosen Farm Rochester Hills Mi
Dates: May 10,11 2013
Event Times: 9am – 4pm
Registration Times: 7am
Pre-Registration: required
Fee: FREE
Contact: John Lind
Website: http://www.driventovictory.com
Map: (click here)
Directions: East of Rochester rd south off Tieken Rd (25 mile)
Authenticity Notes: HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: NONE
Restrictions on Minors: HRS rules
Other restrictions: NONE
Motels: Camping on site
Sponsoring Unit(s): 704TDB Arsenal of Democracy Museum

18-19

May

 

4TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY WWII WEEKEND

Loc: Dakota City Heritage Village 4008 220th Street W. Farmington, MN 55024
Dates: May 18 & 19, 2013
Event Times: Open to the Public 10am-6pm Sat. & 10am-3pm Sun.
Registration Times: Noon-10pm Fri. 7am Sat. 9am Sun.
Pre-Registration: email Jon at ivanthecutthroat@hotmail.com Let him know what unit and about how many are planning to attend.
Fee: meals are $5 each to reenactors, please let us know if you are interested.
Contact: Jon Boorom ivanthecutthroat@hotmail.com 612-432-2231
Website: http://dakotacitywwii.yolasite.com
Map: (Click Here)
Directions: Contact ivanthecutthroat@hotmail.com for details.
Authenticity Notes: All HRS Rules Apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All WWII vehicles are welcome, even tracked vehicles.
Restrictions on Minors: All HRS Rules Apply
Other restrictions: None
Motels:
Motel 6 Minneapolis South - Lakeville 11274 210th Street, Lakeville, MN 7.2 mi W (952) 469-1900 ()‎ • motel6.com
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Minneapolis - Lakeville 20800 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville, MN 7.3 mi W (952) 469-1134 ()‎ • holidayinn.com
AmericInn Hotel & Suites Apple Valley 15000 Glazier Ave, Apple Valley, MN 7.9 mi NW (952) 431-3800 ()‎ • americinn.com
Comfort Inn 17605 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville, MN 8.2 mi NW (952) 898-3700 ()‎ • comfortinn.com
GrandStay - Apple Valley 7083 153rd St W, Apple Valley, MN 7.4 mi NW (952) 953-6111 ()‎ • grandstayapplevalley.com
UpdAmericInn Lodge & Suites of Lakeville 17145 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville, MN 8.5 mi NW (952) 892-5422 ()‎ • americinn.com
Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Burnsville 14400 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 10 mi NW (952) 435-6366 ()‎ • hamptoninn.hilton.com
Sponsoring Unit(s): 12. SS Pz. Div. & Fox Co/2nd BN/502nd P.I.R./101st ABN


18-19

May

 

ANZIO EXPRESS - NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN
WWII Living History Days at the Illinois Railway Museum

Loc: Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL 60180-9628
Dates: May 18-20
Event Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Registration Times: Starting at 3 p.m. Friday
Pre-Registration: http://illinoisrailwaymuseumwwii-es2005.eventbrite.com
Contact: Dave Fornell (847) 347-7470
Website: http://IRM.org
Authenticity Notes: Italian theater event, so uniforms appropriate for that theater are welcome.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No tracked vehicles. Hobnail boots are not allowed on trollies, but are OK everywhere else on site.
Other restrictions: No digging - too many underground high voltage cables
Sponsoring Unit (s): 353rd Infantrie

18-19

May

 

LEST WE FORGET - PUBLIC DISPLAY AND BATTLE
Military Encampment and Battle Recreation
Benton Harbor, Michigan

Loc: Southwest Michigan Airport, 1123 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Date: May 18 - 19, 2013
Event Times:
Friday May 17, Open for setup 1pm, vehicle parade 4:30pm
Saturday May 18, Gates open 8am – 5pm, displays, ground battles 11am/3pm, dance 8pm
Sunday May 19, Gates open 8am – 3pm, ground battle 1pm
Airport-wooded encampment, displays, vintage planes, veteran's presentations, mock battles and hangar dance with swing band
S&ASaturday 9am. Attendance required by all participants
Unit Commanders BriefingSaturday at S&A - Overview of event schedule and updates
Registration Check-in Times: Friday June 29, 4pm –10pm
Pre-Registration: Individual registration required https://lwf2013.eventbrite.com
Fee: None
Contact: Jan & Bill Sheets Email jsheets@1812@gmail.com Phone (317) 788-1836
Map: See http://www.swmiairport.com/1336.html
Website: none
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All viewable items must be from WWII era.
Motels:
Saint Joseph Travel Site http://www.michigan.org/City/Default.aspx?city=G3516
Benton Harbor Travel Site http://www.michigan.org/City/Default.aspx?city=G2817
http://www.swmichigan.org/lodging.html
http://www.michigan.org
Sponsoring Unit: 82ndAB 505th G Co.

18-19

May

 

SAVING OUR HERITAGE EVENT

Loc: 2550 178th St, Lansing, IL 60438-1804
Dates: May 18th and 19th
Event Times: May 18th starts at 10AM runs through May 19th till Noon.
Registration Times: 9 to 930AM on May 18th
Pre-Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2216395298
Fee: FREE
Contact: Ray Krueger
Website: http://lansingilww2event.weebly.com/index.html
Authenticity Notes: Political Flags are not permitted. HRS Rules are enforced. Tracked vehicles are allowed in the park but will be limited to driving unless you have rubber pads on tracks.. Other vehicles jeeps MotorCyles are permitted
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Tracked Vehicles due to being a Park..
Restrictions on Minors: Minors are allowed but are limited on weapons Demos....
Other restrictions: Fires Allowed but must be Above Ground.. Will Provide FireWood.
Sponsoring Unit(s): 1st Division 16th Infantry Love Company HRS.


June
 
June

08

Jun

 

HEARTLAND MILITARY DAY

Loc: The Museum of the Kansas National Guard 6700 SW Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, Kansas 66619
Dates: Saturday June 8th, 2013
Event Times: 0700 - 1600 Public Display Battles at 1030 AM and 200PM
Registration Times: 0730 - 1000 if arriving late you may register with John
Colyer or Dustin Strong before or after the first battle
Pre-Registration: No preregistration
Fee: Free
Contact: John Colyer at nordland1@cox.net or cell at 620-875-1227 also Ed
Gerhardt 785-862-1020
Website: http://www.kansastravel.org/topeka/kansasnationalguardmuseum.htm
Map: no map at this time camp & display site to the rear of the Museum
Directions: You can get driving directions on the Museum web site listed
above Authenticity Notes: HRS safety and Authenticity will be enforced
Prohibited Vehicles/Items:
Other restrictions: No live ammo of any kind Authentic camping in the
Display area during the event. Also the Museum has restrooms and water they
usually provide lunch for the reenactors. All time periods are welcome
Motels: Numerous in the Topeka area
Sponsoring Unit(s): 11th SS Nordland and the 250th Ski Company

07-09

Jun

 

3RD ANNUAL RAILS TO VICTORY

Loc: Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 South LaFox Street (IL 31), South Elgin, IL 60177
Dates: June 7-9, 2013
Event Summary: Rails to Victory is a great event for all impressions: Military and Civilians.
- Daily Large Scale Field Battles on newly enlarged battlefield. This year's battle field will be twice as large at last year's field including last year bone yard with all the obstacles and a new wide open area that essentially doubles the size of last year's battlefield. All vehicles including tracked vehicles and watercrafts are welcome to participate;
- Additional smaller daily Skirmishes on the unique river battlefield under the Stearns Rd. Bridge during the Occupied France Trolley Tours. This was a huge success with the public last year, a lot of fun for the reenactors, and sure to get the crowd again this year.
- Saturday evening period WW2 Girls Baseball Home Front Game and Social Event.
- Shaded Encampments and Flush Toilets on site.
Event Times:
- Friday, June 7: Reenactor check-in, 4pm to 10pm.;
- Saturday, June 8 : Reenactor check-in, 8 am to 9:15am;
- Sunday, June 9: Reenactor check-in, 9am to 9:50am;
- Daily morning formations and S&A check;
- Museum Opens at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday;
- Visit the Event Web Site for Additional event details (schedules, maps, and updates).
Website: http://www.railstovictory.com
Pre-Registration: http://railstovictory2013.eventbrite.com (No Walk Ons)
Fee: none
Contact: Rebecca Tulloch becky1861@sbcglobal.net
Map: http://foxtrolley.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1146775
Directions: The Fox River Trolley Museum is located on Illinois Route 31, three blocks south of State Street in South Elgin, IL.
- From Chicago and the east: Take the Northwest Tollway (I-90) or US Route 20 west to Elgin. - - Exit on Illinois 31 southbound and follow posted detour at Spring Street (South Elgin).
- From the west and northwest: Take the Northwest Tollway (I-90) or US Route 20 east to Elgin. Exit on Illinois 31 southbound and follow posted detour at Spring Street (South Elgin).
- From the south: Take Illinois Route 59 north to Illinois Route 64. Turn west on 64 to Illinois Route 31 in St Charles. Take 31 north to the museum.
Authenticity Notes: HRS safety and authenticity rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All WWII vehicles, including tracked vehicles, are welcome; weather conditions permitting, tracked vehicles may be limited to the gravel road and battle field. Smaller vehicles such as Jeeps, Motorcycles, Kubels & Lightweight Trucks may drive on the grassy areas. A static vehicle honor display area has been established for all attending vehicles. Boats and other period water crafts such rafts are also welcome on the Fox River, but should contact us first prior to bringing out. River depth is only 2-3 feet in the vicinity of the museum.
Restrictions on Minors: HRS Rules
Other restrictions: No alcoholic beverages permitted in the Museum and County Park. No digging, but camp fires are allowed in above pits and military stoves and grills. No firing of weapons in the encampment area in County Park by Forest Preserve Ordinance; but okay in the designated battlefield areas on museum property.
Motels: Accommodations available in nearby Elgin and St. Charles Illinois: Hampton Inn, the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites and West Dundee's Marriott International-Courtyard & Towne Place Suites; and in St. Charles: Best Western, Country Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Geneva Motel, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Baker, Pheasant Run Resort, and Super 8. Restaurants: There are eating establishments with in a very easy walk of the museum ranging in variety from hot dogs to pizza.
Sponsoring Unit(s): Member of the US10th Mtn LHDG, 709th German Infantry, the 509th PIB and the Vintage Rockford Peaches Softball Team of the WW2 Girls Baseball Living History League.

15-16

Jun

 

TRIMBORN FARMS WWII ENCAMPMENT

Loc: 8881 W. Grange Ave Greendale WI 53219
Dates: June 15-16
Event Times: Set up Friday June 14th Event hours 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sat. and Sun.
Registration Times: Friday starting at noon and Sat. and Sun starting at 8:00 AM
Pre-Registration: N/A
Fee: N/A
Contact: Unit contact: TJ Wendel nigelwick1776@yahoo.com
Authenticity Notes: HRS Authenticity Standards apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions: No political units or paraphernalia
Sponsoring Unit(s): 32nd Division 128th Infantry Regiment

21-23

Jun

 

WWII RECREATED, DIXON, ILLINOIS

Loc: Elks Page Park, 7883 Lowell Park Rd., Dixon, Illinois
Dates: June 21, 22, and 23
Event Times:
- Friday June 21: Arrival, setup, evening public event preview, and militaria flea market with indoor tables for HRS members and others $5/table. Please RSVP for a table.
-Saturday June 22: 10am to 5pm campsites open to the public, with two public battles, weapons demos, veteran recognition and interviews, militaria sale
-Sunday June 23: 11am to 4:00pm open to the public with one public battle; militaria sale
Registration Times: Friday June 22 and Saturday June 23 7 to 9 am
Pre-Registration: http://ww2-remembered-dixon-2013.eventbrite.com/
Fee: None
Contact: Jonathan Stevens
Map: Click Here
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply.
Minors: All HRS restrictions apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All vehicles welcome.
Sponsoring Unit (s): 9th Infantry Division


July
 
July

Jul


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August
 
August

17

Aug

 

10TH ANNUAL VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY

Loc: 2808 Old Hunning Rd, High Ridge, MO 63049
Dates: 17 August 2013
Event Times: 12 noon till 6pm
Registration Times: 10am 17 Aug
Pre-Registration: http://10thannualveteransappreciationday.eventbrite.com
Fee: N/A
Contact: Gary Adkins, FSSF 6-3 papajoad@20thcenturygi.com or Ken DeClue - Event Chairman at 314-723-0117
Website: http://veteransappreciationdayhighridgemo.webs.com
Authenticity Notes: HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: NO live munitions
Restrictions on Minors: NO underage drinking
Other restrictions: N/A
Sponsoring Unit(s): First Special Service Force, 6th CO 3rd REG, HRS / Second 25th Australian Infantry Battalion, 25th Brigade, 7th Division

September September

06-08

Sep

 

WORLD WAR TWO DAYS

Loc: Delwood Park, Lockport, IL
Dates: September 6-8, 2013
Event Times: 9:00 am Friday to 5:00 pm Saturday
Registration Times: 12:00 pm Friday
Pre-Registration: Yes
Fee: None
Contact: Rich Russo vizsla25@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.lockportwwii.com/
Authenticity Notes: HRS Rules Apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Restrictions on Minors: HRS Rules Apply
Other restrictions: None
Sponsoring Unit(s): 5.Kp Grossdeutschland

07-08

Sep

 

SALUTE TO VETERANS OF WWII
PUBLIC DISPLAY AND BATTLE
MILITARY ENCAMPMENT AND BATTLE RECREATION
VINCENNES, INDIANA

Loc: Indiana Military Museum, 715 S. 6th Street, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Date: September 7-8, 2013
Event Times:
Friday September 6, Open for setup 1pm
Saturday September 7, Gates open 9am – 5pm, displays, ground battle, museum tour, evening movie social
Sunday September 8, Gates open 9am – 4m, displays, ground battle
S&A Saturday 9am. Attendance required by all participants
Unit Commanders Briefing Saturday at S&A - Overview of event schedule and updates
Registration Check-in Times: Friday September 6, 4pm – 9pm
Pre-Registration: Registration required https://indianamilitarymuseum.eventbrite.com
Fee: None
Contact: Jan & Bill Sheets Email jsheets@1812@gmail.com Phone (317) 788-1836
Map: See http://www.vincennescvb.org/
Website: http://www.indymilitary.com/
Authenticity Notes: All HRS rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: All viewable items must be from WWII era.
Motels: http://www.vincennescvb.org/
Sponsoring Unit: 82nd AB 505th G Co.

19-22

Sep

 

WWII DAYS MIDWAY VILLAGE, ROCKFORD IL.

Loc: Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL
Dates: September 19, 20, 21, and 22
Event Times:
-Thursday Sept. 19: 9:00am Gates open for setup
-Friday Sept. 20: 9:45-2:15pm School tours No personal vehicles allowed in Living History Campsite
-Saturday Sept. 21: 11:00am-5:00pm Museum is open to the public
-Sunday Sept. 22: 11:00am-4:00pm Museum is open to the public
- 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 Sept 19, 7pm-10pm
-Friday Sept 20, 5pm until 10pm
-Saturday Sept 21, 7am-10am
-Sunday Sept 22, 9:30am-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: Free if you pre-register. If registering at the event there will be a $5 processing fee.
Contact: Scott Koelling (SKoelling@aol.com), 2.Panzer Division - Overall coordinater
Website: http://www.ww2rockfordevent.com
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: Discharging of blanks, gas guns permitted only at main battle field during specified times, Friday-Saturday 11a-5p, Sunday 11a-4p. No firing blanks or gas guns in woods or village area!
Motels: (click here)
Sponsoring Unit (s): 2nd Panzer Division, 353rd Infantrie

27-29

Sep

 

WALK BACK IN TIME

Loc: Audrain County Historical Society, 501 South Muldrow Street, Mexico, MO 65265
Dates: 27-29 September 2013
Event Times: The event runs all weekend, with a school day on Friday, and camps open from 10am-4pm, with Candlelight tours on Saturday evening
Registration Times: 8-9pm Friday and 730-9am Saturday
Pre-Registration: Individual pre-registration is not required but pre-coordination for space is required by each unit or group
Fee: The event is free for participants, and they provide a Saturday night dinner.
Contact: Tim Scherrer 573-489-4891 or soldierboy440@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.audrain.org and http://www.railsplitterslivinghistory.org
Map: http://audrain.org/visitus.html
Directions: Entering Mexico from the south on Highway 54, take Business 54 near Walmart and follow it into town. Where Business 54 intersects Boulevard Street, turn left (Bus 54 goes right)), go two blocks and turn right on to Muldrow Street. Drive 4 blocks and the historical society is on the left. Entering Mexico from the East on Highway 54-take Business 54, including the left turn at agricultural street. Follow agricultural street around the long turn becoming Boulevard Street. Where Business 54 turns left on to Clark street, go straight another two blocks and turn right on Muldrow street. The site is on the left 4 bloocks on Muldrow Street.
Authenticity Notes: WWIIHRS S&A rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None. If bringing vehicles please notify the event coordinator.
Restrictions on Minors: None
Other restrictions: No firing of weapons from 2100-0900
Motels: http://hotelguides.com/missouri/mexico-mo-hotels.html or
http://www.mexico-chamber.org/BusinessDirectoryII.aspx?lngBusinessCategoryID=16
Sponsoring Unit(s): 84th Infantry Division Railsplitters

October

October

12-13

Oct

 

ARMED FORCES TRIBUTE & WW2 WEEKEND

Loc: Sonneman Park, Vandalia, Illinois
Dates: October 12 and 13, 2013
Event Times: 08:00 til 17:00 each day
Registration Times: 07:00-09:00 each day
Pre-Registration: Mat Hanabarger at wildlandsequipment@gmail.com
Fee: No Charge
Contact: Mat Hanabarger at wildlandsequipment@gmail.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/364255323704379
Authenticity Notes: All HRS Safety & Authenticity Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No tracked vehicles on grass, no digging
Restrictions on Minors: All HRS Rules apply
Other restrictions: None
Sponsoring Unit(s): C Company, 1st BN, 502nd PIR, 101st AB

18-20

Oct

 

WELCOME HOME, STARS AND STRIPES REMEMBERS WW II

Loc: Stars & Stripes National Military Museum & Library, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825
Dates: 18-20 October 2013
Event Times: Open to the public: 9am - 5pm 19 October 2013
Registration Times: 3-7pm 18 October 2013 & 7-9am 19 October 2013
Pre-Registration: Eventbrite Link: http://ssrwwii.eventbrite.com
Fee: Free to re-enactors, nominal fee for the public
Contact: Gary Adkins: papajoad@20thcenturygi.com or Sean Burton: ALEX6357@aol.com
Website: http://welcomehomestarsstripesrememberswwii.webs.com
Map: http://welcomehomestarsstripesrememberswwii.webs.com/map
Authenticity Notes: All HRS Safety and authenticity Rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: NO live ammo of any kind.
Restrictions on Minors: HRS rules apply
Other restrictions: N/A
Sponsoring Unit(s): First Special Service Force, 6th CO 3rd REG HRS and Second 25th Australian Infantry Battalion, 25th Brigade, 7th Division HRS, Members: 6th Corps Living History Group, St Louis, MO

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BATTLE OF ARDEN

Loc: Arden Hill Army Training Site: Arden Hills, MN
Dates: October 19, 2013
Event Times: 9 am until 5 pm
Registration Times: 6 am until 8 am
Pre-Registration: No
Fee: $10
Contact: Darren Byrnes - ww2repro@comcast.net
Website: http://home.comcast.net/~30thhrs/arden1.html
Map: See website
Directions: See website
Authenticity Notes: East meets West event - 1945
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: Vehicle friendly area.
Other restrictions: No camping, digging, alcohol - NO MINORS.
Motels: Several within 5 miles of the site.
Sponsoring Unit(s): 117th Infantry Regiment / 30th Infantry Division

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Nov

 

WADE HOUSE FALL TACTICAL

Loc: Old Wade House Historic Site, Greenbush, WI
Dates: November 1-3, 2013
Event Times: 1500 Hrs, November 1 – 1200 Hrs, November 3, 2012
Registration Times: Friday, November 1, 1500-2300 hrs. Saturday, November 2, 0600-0800
Pre-Registration: Strongly preferred. Go to https://wadehousetactical2013.eventbrite.com to register.
Fee: $10.00 for the event; additional $12.00 for a barracks spot (subject to availability, first come first served)
Contact: 401gliderhq@comcast.net
Website: http://www.401gir.com
Map: (Click Here)
Authenticity: WWIIHRS rules apply. Setting is Fall, 1944 ETO.
Prohibited Vehicles: Wheeled vehicles allowed. No tracked vehicles allowed.
Restrictions on minors: Per HRS rules
Motels: In neighboring Plymouth, WI
Sponsoring Unit(s):C/401GIR (WWIIHRS)

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Nov

 

OTTAWA VETERANS CELEBRATION

Loc: Forest Park, 419 N. Locust St, Ottawa, KS 66067
Dates: 11/8/13 – 11/10/13
Event Times: 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
Registration Times: na
Pre-Registration: none
Fee: no fee
Contact: Dave Hruska
Website: none
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: no alcohol, no live ammo
Restrictions on Minors: WW II HRS rules apply
Other restrictions: none
Sponsoring Unit(s): G Co., 137th Inf. Regt., 35th Inf. Div.


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SINYAVIN III

Loc: 2018 E Charles St., Ft Scott, KS 66701
Dates: Dec 14, 2013
Event Times: 0800-1600
Registration Times: 0800-0900
Pre-Registration: No
Fee: $10 (this is a donation to the landowner)
Contact: dustinrstrong@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.250skicompany.webs.com
Authenticity Notes: Eastern Front. All HRS rules apply
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: No alcohol, live ammunition, or vehicles larger than a jeep, kubelwagon or motorcycle
Restrictions on Minors: Any person under 18 must have parent/guardian present and may not be under arms
Other restrictions: None
Sponsoring Unit(s): 250 Ski Company, Division Azul (WWII HRS)

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