MARCH 2012 PARSONS EVENT
The Midwest Great War Living History Association (www.greatwarlivinghistory.org) is hosting a re-enactment at Squadron Field www.topsquadron.com which is private land in southeast Kansas north of Parsons (2 ½ hours from Kansas City, Tulsa, Wichita, or
Springfield, MO). We will depict entrenched and semi-mobile action. There will be opportunities to work on the trenches and recreate tactical manoeuvres. Bring period
tools for working on the trenches. Expect night action! This will be the best event yet!
The Event Fee is $20. In addition, an annual Administration Fee of $20 is now needed to cover insurance and website maintenance. No one is allowed on the field who has not paid the fees! Port-a-potty and water will be provided by the host. The field kitchen will serve incredible meals to all nationalities for a small fee.
All WW1 impressions are welcome. Bring early and late war impressions if you can.
Download the Info Sheet! (pdf)
Schedule:
| Friday, 16 March | Arrive – register and pay fees at the guard house near gate, set up and socialize. Daylight trench work is encouraged. Safety & authenticity inspection will be conducted by NCOs. Vehicles must be unloaded and parked south of the shed as soon as possible. Dusk – Night action will commence, ending by 22:00 hrs. |
| Saturday, 17 March | Dawn – Action to commence after briefing and inspection. No Night action to cease at 22:00. |
| Sunday, 18 March | Event ends by noon. |
As always, the shed is neutral ground.
All World War One Impressions Welcome!
Mark your calendar! It is going to be another great event!
An event fee of $30 will be collected to cover the expenses and trench construction. No public display. It is for the re-enactor! All participants must strive for utmost authenticity. Bring period tools for trench work. In addition to uniform and equipment requirements, your weapons must be clean and function properly. Do not bring any live ammunition! Carry blanks only. Safety inspections will be conducted. Participants must sign a release of liability form.
Participate at your own risk.
Directions to Squadron Field:
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16650 60th Rd
Erie, KS, 66733
From Kansas City, drive South on US Highway 69.
South of Ft. Scott, near Franklin, turn West (right) on Kansas Highway 47.
Pass the towns of Girard and St. Paul.
At Erie, turn South (left) on to US Highway 59.
Turn East (left) on to 60th Road, it is gravel.
Drive 1 and 3/4 miles East, you'll cross Pratt Road. Don't go as far as Queen's Road.
The gate is on the North (left) side of 60th Road, there is no house with the property.
From Parsons, drive North on US Highway 59.
Turn East (right) on to 60th Road, it is gravel.
Drive 1 and 3/4 miles East, you'll cross Pratt Road. Don't go as far as Queen's Road.
The gate is on the North (left) side of 60th Road, there is no house with the property.
For more information, contact us!