JUNE 2012 PARSONS EVENT

Midwest Great War Living History Association (www.greatwarlivinghistory.org) is hosting its first summer re-enactment at Squadron Field www.topsquadron.com 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 in The Macedonian Front (or Salonika front). There will be opportunities to work on the trenches and recreate tactical manoeuvres. Bring period tools, summer uniforms and lots of ammo.
Expect night action!

The Event Fee is $20. The Annual Administration Fee of $20 is required (if not paid yet) 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.

 

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Schedule:

 

Friday, 8 June	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 23:00 hrs.
Saturday, 9 June	Dawn – Action to commence after briefing and inspection. No vehicles or non-period items will be allowed north of the shed (the battle area) until Sunday. Both armies engage in manoeuvres but no one gains a clear advantage. Troop rotations and trench work encouraged. Break for meals. Night action to cease at 23:00 hrs.
Sunday, 10 June	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!

$20 Event Fee
$20 Annual Administration Fee

Carry blanks only.
Do not bring any live ammunition! Weapons must be clean and function properly. Safety rules will be posted and inspections will be conducted. All participants must sign a release of liability form.

 

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!