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2009 Reenactment Schedule
This schedule is subject to change. Please check back often for updates. If you belong
to another WWII reenactment unit, & would like to extend an invitation to the 4th ID MP Platoon, please contact us . Thanks!
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Battle of the Bulge
Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania
The unit has an important
role to play at this one! We'll need every available flatfoot for the
tactical. Let's not forget the great opportunity to let
our barracks impression shine. Check their site for more info: http://www.wwiifederation.org/ 4th ID MP event
April 17-19,
2009 Friday-Sunday
Marching Through Time Living History
Glen Dale, MD - POC Sgt Eric Littlewood
This
is multi-time period living history. The site puts on a dinner Saturday night for a nominal charge. Don't forget about the
"Battle at the end of time" on Sunday before the site opens to the public! A great recruiting opportunity in a relaxed setting.
Open impression event.
May 16,
2009 Saturday
Carlisle Armed Forces Day - POC Sgt Rusty
Dicks, Cpl John Henderson
Last year there were over 5,000 visitors on one day. 4th ID MP event.
Memorial Day Parade/ Cookout
Mt. Joy, PA - POC Sgt Rusty Dicks
We'll march in the parade then head back to Rusty's house in Lititz to have a picnic!
Open impression event
Memorial Day Parade
Washington DC - POC T-4 Miles Hamby
Join the 99th ID in the parade through DC. No weapons. Meet at Miles' house in
Alexandria. Stay over at his house Sunday night is possible. Open impression
event
June
5-7, 2009 Friday - Sunday
WWII Weekend (Reading Airshow)
Reading, Pennsylvania - POC Sgt Eric Littlewood
We always manage to have a great time at Reading! We will be setting up our
forward area traffic post, PW processing center and will have a good number of vehicles in attendance. We will be portraying
the drive for Paris, July/ August 1944. For more info, check out: http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html 4th ID MP event
July
4, 2009 Saturday
4th of July Parade
Catonsville, Maryland - POC T-5 Bob Buker
The 29th Division takes the lead in this local parade. There has been
up to 30 troops and 5 WWII vehicles participating in years past. Pool party after the parade.
Open impression event\
July
11-12, 2009 Saturday-Sunday
WWII Living History
Chantilly, VA at Sully Plantation - POC Cody or Tom
Sully Plantation will host a weekend long WWII living history. Chantilly
is very close to the Udvar-Haze airplane museum in Dulles.
September 19-20,2009 Saturday-Sunday
"Keep 'em Rolling!"
WWII CONVOY and Encampment - POC
T-5 Bob Buker
from the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA to Emmitsburg. MD and back
Want to have more fun with your WWII MV soft-top, armored wheeled vehicle or motorcycle? Are you tired of parking
your MV all day at an event, not being able to drive it except to and from your trailer?
Would you like to ride along and participate in a WWII vehicle convoy?
Join the 4th ID MP Platoon and Combat Team Baker in the
final dash from the Seine to the Rhine. It is late August, early September 1944 and with the collapse of the German front,
jubilant troops are anticipating an early end to the war as they liberate villages, drink lots of wine and bivouac in open
fields while guarding the Commanding General, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
We will be hosting an Allied
ETO Military Vehicle Convoy and camp from the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA to liberate Emmitsburg MD and back to
the Farm.
Check out the May 2008 issue of MVPA's magazine, "Supply Line", with an article by Pat Nicholson
who attended last year's convoy. Special thanks to Rick Fulton, of the Gettysburg Times, and Cathe Curtis, of www.paleoplstic.com, for providing the funding for the faux champagne and wine with period labels.
Departure from Eisenhower Farm is 0830 on the 19th, returning 1130. Check-in opens on Saturday at 0600.
Friday night camping is available at the Eisenhower Farm. Vehicle activities available on Sunday.
Please note that Pre-registration is REQUIRED by September 5 (see below for pre-reg
info) in order to allocate men and equipment in the vehicles as well as the food.
On the way to Emmitsburg on Saturday, we may be ambushed before we liberate a "French village" where the villagers
will pass out French bread, wine and champagne to the liberators. We'll spend the afternoon and night of the 19th
as well as the 20th at the home of our Commanding General, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Participate in an on-going living history
encampment representing the men and women under Ike's command during WWII. The time frame of the convoy/camp will be August/September
1944.
On Sunday, we'll stay on-site at the Eisenhower Site to participate in the living history program and period
vehicle games and activities.
Your CCKW, WC or ton and a half participation is particularly appreciated for the gear and Reenactors to ride
along but all WWII dated Allied motor vehicles are welcome. Individuals or Unit Commanders, please contact
me. If you have a WWII airplane, please feel free to flyover if possible around Gettysburg. Check out
the Eisenhower Farm website for more info: http://www.nps.gov/eise/parknews/wwii-weekend.htmSome Convoy activities include:
-Liberating a "French" town with wine,
champagne and bread distributed by the "French" civilians.
-Fording
streams (optional)
-Driving on dirt/gravel roads with optional mud holes
-Air Raid/Ambush drills
Some Camp activities
include:
-A Baseball Game
-Vehicle Obstacle Courses and prizes
-Barber (volunteer(s) needed!)
There is a Big Band Dance Saturday night in Gettysburg hosted by Eisenhower Farm.
Pre- Registration is required
as well as a signed waiver due on-site. Registration deadline is Saturday Sept56. Please pm or email me your;
name,
unit (please specify names of all vehicle owners and riders),
if you have a vehicle and what type,yes or no on the food,
how many you are brining in your vehicle and names of each,
if you have
extra space in your vehicle for gear and GIs and how much,
if you don't have a vehicle, advise if you need extra space
and how much.
Similar info can be found at the ww2reenactors board; http://ww2reenactors.proboards35.com
under Upcoming Events, Mid-Atlantic.
Your adherence to normal authenticity standards is appreciated.
All participants will sign a realease of liability waiver.
Check back for more info or contact T-5 Buker for details.
The convoy isn't for everyone, but for anyone who
wants to try something different.
WWI and WWII Living History
Marietta Mansion - Glen Dale, MD
October 11-12,
2009 Saturday-Sunday
WWII Living History
Williamsport, MD - POC tba
November 7-8 Saturday-Sunday
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum WWII Display
Baltimore, Maryland - POC Cpl Travis Harry
What a great success the 2006 event was! Join the 4th
Infantry Division MP Platoon in honoring our nation's WWII vets! Here's a chance to learn about the vital role that America's
railroads played in the war effort. There will be equipment/ vehicle displays and demonstrations depicting the GI of
the 1940's. We will again be sleeping in the WWII-vintage Pullman Troop Sleeper! Saturday night there will be a
big band dance in the roundhouse. Check out the museum website for more info: http://www.borail.org/
Unit Holiday Dinner -
POC T-5 Bob Buker
Break out your Class A's (or at least an ironed
shirt and necktie)! We'll be gathering at a restaurant to be determined. Contact Bob.
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