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2008 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/
Vehicle show featuring MVs
Ellicott City, MD
Join Brent and Bob
with their WWII vehicles and displays at the Ellicott City VFW Hall from
1000 to 1600 to support the Walter Reed Hospital. Address is 4225 VFW
Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043. If you prefer, meet at Bob's house. We'll leave at 0930.
April 18 Friday
WWII Living History @ Brunswick Middle School
Brunswick, MD
The DC chapter of the Airmens Preservation Society is hosting a living history learning
session for Brunswick area middle-schoolers on Friday. An excellent opportunity to teach children, meet veterans and
hear their stories. Hangar dance Friday night. Contact Will Snyder for more info sgtchocks@verizon.net
April 18-20,
2008 Friday-Sunday
Marching Through Time Living History
Glen Dale, MD
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.
May 3 Saturday -
TBA
WWII Reenactors Yard Sale
Sell your stuff and buy more stuff!
All WWII reenactors are welcome to buy, trade or sell.
Space is available for free.
May 10
Saturday
MVPA Show/Trip to the Ordnance Museum
Aberdeen, MD
We'll have to decide whether we want to go on Friday or Saturday. This will
be a non-uniformed outing. We'll enjoy the show, spend way too much money, have lunch, then head over to the Ordnance Museum
at Aberdeen PG.
Memorial Day Parade/ Cookout
Mt. Joy, PA
We'll march in the parade then head back to Rusty's house in Lititz to have a picnic!
June
6-8 Friday - Sunday
WWII Weekend (Reading Airshow)
Reading, Pennsylvania
We always manage to have a great time at Reading! We will be setting up our
forward area traffic post 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
July
4 Friday
4th of July Parade
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. Contact T-5 Buker to join the 4th ID segment. Pool
party after the parade.
September 20-21 Saturday-Sunday
"Keep 'em Rolling!"
WWII CONVOY and Encampment
Thurmont, MD to the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA
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 Thurmont, MD to the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA and back to Thurmont
with a side trip to the dirt roads above Frederick on Sunday.
Departure from Thurmont is 0900 on the 20th, returning
1000 on the 21st. After returning to Thurmont there will be a trail ride in the mountains which
will last approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. Sign-in opens on Saturday at 0700 (see below for more pre-registration
info.) Friday night camping is available at the Thurmont start point.
Please note that Pre-registration is REQUIRED in order to allocate men and equipment
in the vehicles as well as the food.
On the way to the farm 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 20th
as well as the morning of the 21st 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, depart from the Eisenhower Site at 0830 to meet in Thurmont to begin the
trail ride on the mountain roads above Thurmont and Frederick. A WWII vet on last year's convoy favorably compared the area
to Belgium and Germany, 1944/1945. These mountain trails are wooded with dirt or gravel roads with the opportunity to
ford streams and run through mudholes (which can be by-passed if you choose.) 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.
-Ambush-Fording streams (optional)
-Driving on dirt/gravel roads with optional
mud holes
-Air Raid/Ambush drills
Some Camp activities include:
-A Baseball Game
-USO Entertainment
(tentative)
-Vehicle Obstacle Course and prizes
-Barber (volunteer(s) needed!)
-Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast
on Sunday (small $5 fee for riders but vehicle owners eat for free)
There is a Big Band Dance Saturday night in Gettysburg hosted by Eisenhower Farm.
Registration
is required. Please pm or email me your;
name,
unit,
if you have a vehicle and what type,
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
November 8-9 Saturday-Sunday
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum WWII Display
Baltimore, Maryland
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! Check out the museum website for
more info: http://www.borail.org/
Unit Holiday Dinner
Break out your Class A's (or at least an ironed
shirt and necktie)! We'll be gathering at The 94th Aero Squadron. The restaurant resembles a French farmhouse, and is
a mix of WWI & WWII. The food is outstanding, but the company will be even better! For you long-distance pilot types,
94th is adjacent to the College Park Airport. Spouses/dates welcome, with period attire encouraged. Here's the website: http://www.angelfire.com/md2/CGS94th/. Contact Bob.
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