World War II Federation
PO Box 711
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 15370-0711
(724) 627 8545

info@wwiifederation.org
hours: Monday thru Friday 7 pm till 10 pm

BATTLE OF THE BULGE
at FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA
64th Commemoration is January 27th thru February 1st, 2009

" Have you HUGGED a WWII Veteran TODAY "
 
 

WWII Battle of the Bulge Living History Schedule of Events

Tue, Jan 22, 08
1400 (2PM) Flea Market Registration Opens, Bldg 12-90
1400 (2PM) Re-enactor Registration Opens, Bldg 12-90
1400 (2PM) Barracks Open
1500 (3PM) Flea Market Setup, Vendors only
1900 (7PM) Flea Market Setup Closes
2100 (9PM) Registration Closes

Wed, Jan 23, 08
0700 (7AM) Bus loads for Hershey School 12-15
0715 (7:15AM) Bus Departs for Hershey School 12-15
0900 (9AM) Registration Opens, Bldg 12-90
1130 (11:30AM) Registration Closes
1330 (1:30PM) Depart from Hershey School
1400 (2PM) Registration Opens, Bldg 12-90
1400 (2PM) Flea Market Opens
1430 (2:30PM) VBOB History Program at Fort Indiantown Gap Recreation Center Area 13
1630 (4:30PM) Registration Closes
1800 (6PM) Registration Opens, Bldg 12-90
2100 (9PM) Registration Closes
2130 (9:30PM) Vehicle Drivers Safety Briefing – Mandatory Bldg 12-90
2200 (10PM) Flea Market Closes
2200 (10PM) Medic Briefing, Bldg 12-51

Thu, Jan 24, 08
0800 (8AM) Depart 12-15 for VA Hospital
0900 (9AM) Arrive at VA Hospital
0900 (9AM) Medical Logistics Meeting 12-51
0900 (9AM) Registration Opens Bldg 12-90
1000 (10AM) Classroom - Sewing Basics
1030 (10:30AM) Test Fire on Range B-15 Starts
1130 (11:30AM) Test Fire on Range B-15 Ends
1130 (11:30AM) Registration Closes
1200 (Noon) Sgt. Dee's Swing Shack Ends 1630 (4:30PM)
1300 (1PM) Flea Market Opens
1300 (1PM) Classroom - New Female Re-enactor Orientation
1315 (1:15PM) RECON Briefing - Mandatory Bldg 12-41
1400 (2PM) Registration Opens Bldg 12-90
1400 (2PM) RECON, non-combat maneuvers arrival C3/C8
1530 (3:30PM) RECON, non-combat maneuvers ends C3/C8
a. Safety Inspection (Clothing, Weapons, and Web Gear)
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Tb. Review of basic safety on the field and issues of fair play. T
c. Deployment orders (How you will be loaded and off loaded)
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d. Visual Identification of the Allied Command structure
1600 (4PM) Flag Retirement Ceremony
1630 (4:30PM) Registration Closes
1800 (6PM) Registration Opens Bldg 12-90
1900 (7PM) Joint Allied and Axis BN Commanders Briefing Bldg 12-56
2000 (8PM) Allied Commanders Briefing Bldg 12-56
2000 (8PM) Axis Commanders Briefing Bldg 12-66
2000 (8PM) to 2200 (10PM) Keith Reinemann Blues Show
2100 (9PM) Medic Briefing, Bldg 12–51
2100 (9PM) Registration Closes
2130 (9:30PM) Vehicle Drivers Safety Briefing – Mandatory Bldg 12-90
2400 (MIDNIGHT) Flea Market Closes

Fri, Jan 25, 08
0745 (7:45AM) Combat Tactical
0815 (8:15AM) Load Buses and Vehicles
0830 (8:30AM) Period Vehicles Depart
0830 (8:30AM) Buses Depart
0900 (9AM) Combat Tactical Begins, C3/C8
0900 (9AM) Registration Opens Bldg 12-90
1000 (10AM) Flea Market Opens
1030 (10:30AM) Test Fire on Range B-15 Starts
1130 (11:30AM) Test Fire on Range B-15 Ends
1130 (11:30AM) Registration Closes
1200 (Noon) Sgt. Dee's Swing Shack Ends 1630 (4:30PM)
1300 (1PM) Classroom - 1940’s Hair and Makeup
1400 (2PM) Classroom - Hand and Arm Signals for the Field
1400 (2PM) Registration Opens Bldg 12-90
1400 (2PM) Combat Tactical Ends C3/C8
1430 (2:30PM) Load Buses and Period Vehicles
1450 (2:50PM) Period Vehicles depart
1500 (3PM) Buses Depart
1500 (3PM) Shuttle Bus to Community Club Begins
1530 (3:30PM) Allies will have a mandatory formation:
1600 (4PM) Veterans Commemoration Reception
1630 (4:30PM) Veteran Tactical Battle Briefing, Community Club
1730 (5:30PM) Monument Wreath Laying, Community Club, Honor Guard by CAP Sq #307 - 21 Gun Salute by 101
PstP ABN Living Historians
1830 (6:30PM) Shuttle Bus to Community Club Ends
1900 (7PM) Delta Blues show Ends 2100
1900 (7PM) Christmas Eve Candle Light Service in the Chapel
2000 (8PM) Allied Commanders Briefing Bldg 12-56
2000 (8PM) Axis Commanders Briefing Bldg 12-66
2100 (9PM) Medic Briefing, Bldg 12-51
2100 (9PM) - 2400 (12AM) Chip Henry Big Band Broadcast
2130 (9:30PM) Vehicle Drivers Safety Briefing - Mandatory Bldg 12-90
2300 (11PM) Registration Closes
2400 (MIDNIGHT) Flea Market closes

Sat, Jan 26, 08
0600 (6AM) Registration Opens Bldg 12-90
0700 (7AM) Registration Closes
0800 (8AM) Formation for Safety & authenticity inspection
0900 (9AM) Troops move into battlefield
1000 (10AM) Scenario Begins
1030 (10:30AM) Veteran Tour of Battle Field Load Bus 12-15
1030 (10:30AM) First Public Battle
1100 (11AM) Flea Market Opens
1100 (11AM) Veteran Tour of Battle Field Depart for Battle Field 12-15
1300 (1PM) Veteran Tour of Battle Field Return from Battle Field
1300 (1PM) Veterans arrive at Barracks 12-15
1330 (1:30PM) Second Public Battle
1500 (3PM) Scenario ends
1530 (3:30PM) Formation in Training area
1600 (4PM) Depart from training area
1600 (4PM) Flea Market Closes
1600 - 1700 (4PM-5PM) CPL Young’s Farewell Hour
1615 (4:15PM) Period Vehicles Depart from training area
1700 (5PM) Shuttle Bus to Community Club Begins
1800 (6PM) Dinner at Community Club
2000 (8PM) an evening of period entertainment with talent show
0100 (1AM) Shuttle Bus to Community Club Ends

Sun, Jan 27, 08
0500 (5AM) Reveille
0700 (7AM) Barracks inspected for cleanliness
0700 (7AM) All re-enactors must leave base



 

SPECIAL EVENTS:

-VETERANS' RECEPTION:

FRIDAY 26 JAN 1600 (4:00PM)

Location: Community Club

Cost: $10 per person, Veterans Free (see Registration Form)

Please join us in the Community Club as we honor our Veterans. Light fare will be provided. See schedule for “Bus to Community Club,” parking spaces are limited.

-WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY:

FRIDAY 26 JAN 1730 (5:30PM)

Location: Monument Behind Community Club

We will honor and remember the sacrifice of those before us. Honor Guard by CAP Squadron #307, and 21 Gun Salute by the 101st ABN Living Historians. See schedule for “Bus to Community Club,” parking spaces are limited.

-SATURDAY EVENING MEAL:

SATURDAY 27 JAN 1800-2000 (6:00-8:00PM)

Location: Community Club

Cost: $20 Prepaid (See Registration Form for Option A)

Join us for the kickoff of the final evening for 2007. See Schedule for “Bus to Community Club” spaces are limited, and preregistration is required.

-EVENING OF PERIOD ENTERTAINMENT:

SATURDAY 27 JAN 2000-0000 (8:00-Midnight)

Location: Community Club

Cost: Free

Big band dance and talent competition!

-BARRACKS COMPETITION:

More information is forth coming as the two commanders develop the guidelines, please check the web site as more information is posted.

 

Federation HQ Bldg 12-90 World War II Classes Bldg 12-61
Aid Station Bldg 12-51 Quartermaster Supply 12-90 i.e. Toilet Paper
Meetings Bldg 12-90 WarCos 12-46
Registration Bldg 12-90 Allied HQ 12-56 Event Safety HQ 12-56
Axis HQ 12-76 World War II Veteran Registration 12-90
Civil Air Patrol HQ 12-8 Vehicle Safety Class Bldg 12-90
Coffe House 12-81 US QM 12-26

 
Cafe 12-21


Please note everyone MUST register for the event including ALL Flea Market Vendors and anyone that works for them, also MUST register. 

NO REGISTRATION AT THE GATE!
THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS

Refunds will be issued in the form of credit for the next event, if we are notified 30 days before the event, in an e-mail or written letter, no phone calls.

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