Ft McClary, ME WWII - Korean War Living History Event

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:25 am

Morning all.
I want to pass on the following event in case anyone is interested in attending or bringing a vehicle if they're in the area.

Fort McClary, ME (Kittery, ME) is having a 20th C timeline event with WWII and Korean War reenactors.

Location:
Fort McClary (Kittery), ME

Date:
October 15-16

Point of Contact:
Larry Aiello
capt3rdmass@aol.com

Ft.Mc Clary Veterans Salute 2011

Saturday & Sunday
Oct. 15th & 16th
10:00AM. to 5:00 PM. 10:00 AM. to 3:00 PM.
Enjoy and learn!
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Displays of Military Uniforms, Vehicles and Equipment.
Meet! Veterans, and Participate in Tributes, and Ceremonies

Voluntary Donations, will be shared by Troop Support, Programs &
The Friends of Ft. Mc Clary Restoration Fund
Schedule of events:
Saturday 15th
10:00 Opening Ceremony: Raising the Colors & Opening Remarks
10:15 to 13:00 Displays and Demonstration of WW-I, WW –II and Korean War, Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons.
13:00 to 13:30 Salute to our Armed Forces and Veterans
14:00 to 17:00 Displays and Demonstrations of WW-I WW-II and Korean War Uniforms Equipment and Weapons.
Sunday 16
10:00 Opening Ceremony: Raising the Colors & Welcome
10:15 Displays and Demonstrations of WW-I, WW-II and Korean War, Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons.
13:00 to 13 30 Salute to our Armed Forces and Veterans
14:30 Retreat Ceremony: Lowering of the Colors Closing Cermony

Rick_L · Post by **Rick_L** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:23 am

Do you know if they have parking there for a tow vehicle and trainer?

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:18 am

Yes, there is some parking at the site and an overflow parking lot across from it.
I'll be heading up on Saturday AM, early, with jeep in tow. Larry Aiello is the best POC about logistics there. If you would like to come that would be great, just let him know.
Thanks.
-Josh Bagley

Rick_L · Post by **Rick_L** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:17 am

Hmm... Perhaps I can sell this with the wife by telling her she can take the truck and go shopping at the Kittery Outlets. There is also a CMP John C. Garand match that afternoon.. Decisions, decisions.

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:37 am

It's less than an hour from where you are. Go for it!

Rick_L · Post by **Rick_L** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:06 pm

Is this a re-enactor event? I don't have a period uniform or clothing.

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:08 am

That's the intent, to help educate the public and highlight Ft McClary's role throughout history - 300+ years of history.
However, I don't think they would be opposed to another vehicle and showing them off to the public regardless of being in uniform or not. Shoot Larry an email and ask as he's to coordinator for the event and lives up there. His email is in the initial posting now.
I think they would be happy to have people show up and help make the experience more interesting for the public.

Rick_L · Post by **Rick_L** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:32 am

Sent out a couple of e-mails to him, one Tuesday morning and one yesterday morning, and never heard back.

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:54 am

I'll be seeing him tonight at our VFW and I sent him a heads-up email regarding your attempts to make contact. I'll let him know you're trying to reach him.

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:50 am

Thanks to Rick Lee for participating in the Ft McClary Veterans event. His M38 is a beaut! And he generously helped to figure out some of the quirks and foibles of my M38. Thanks!
-Josh Bagley