Event Times - When does everything happen?

Friday

Friday morning and early afternoon is our 'School Day' at this event. The general public is admitted on Saturday and Sunday - if you would like to attend on either of those days please view our Spectator's area.

From 10:00 AM until late Friday night we are setting up so you get a personal tour, but some of our equipment won't be present until Saturday morning. The camp is usually set-up by Friday morning and some vehicles are there, which makes this a popular venue.

Report to our camp area located in the 2nd lowest blue area on the map (the 2nd Rangers spot can be seen more clearly as #23 on the camp map, which can be seen on the reenactor's page under Camp, and is marked with '2nd Rangers').

Special Event

1. Capt Clarence Goldsmith (platoon leader in H Co, 3rd Batt, 504 PIR, 82nd AB)
2. Lt Charlie Ryan (C Co, 2nd RB)
3. SSGt Richard Maskell (2nd ID)
4. WO George Green (3rd Marine Div)
5. Mr. Sullivan (Waistgunner on B24, SSgt, AA Corp – Pacific Theatre)
6. Lt Col Lyle Bouck (CO, IR Platoon, 99th ID) Tentative

Advance Notice and Stations

Advance notice of your intention to report to our camp is not required, however it should be your first stop upon arrival. There will be a steady flow of several different stations that will be open for display. If you see an empty one just walk up to it - but do not go inside the tents or climb about the displays.

The reenactors will be glad to give you a presentation; and when they are done the next one should be open for the next presentation.

Due to the complexity of this event, the number of reenactors setting up, and the time involved our school tour times are firm and cannot be adjusted.

Please remember to send a thank you letter or note via e-mail to Kevin Owens ( ) or contact him via phone for his mailing address (314) 467-0741.

Directions

From highway 255 (270) exit onto Telegraph Rd and turn North. Drive almost exactly 3.0 miles to the park entrance on the right, do not veer left when Telegraph Rd. deviates to the left. Stay straight and the road will transition into Kingston Dr. After you have traveled 3.0 miles from the highway, you will see Jefferson Barracks County Park entrance on the right. Enter here, pass through the stone gate, and make the first (Gark Rd.) or second (CCC Rd) left to get to the encampments.

There is plenty of free parking is available.

Parking

Parking is available for educators and their buses near the Amphitheater (in orange on the map).

We suggest buses drop off their visitors in front of the amphitheater and then park elsewhere for the convenience of the visitors and to ensure the Police Fuel Pump Station entrance is clear.

Toilets

Publicly accessible toilets are located at the visitor's center (green area on the map), the powder magazine (across from the 2nd Ranger's camp), and at Lee's Shelter, which is just South of the camp.

Porta-potties will also be placed at random locations throughout the camp area.

Event Area Map

This map shows how the event is laid out this year. Should you have any questions please contact us.

Event Safety

Please ensure all children are head-counted upon arrival, mid-way through your visit, and before your departure.

Please ensure all children bring a bottle of water and appropriate gear for the weather.

Restaurants

Though we suggest you brown-bag it for the event so you don't need to leave the site, you are welcome to visit any of the nearby restaurants.

All mileages are approximate.

Donations

As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the 2nd Rangers is able to function due to the generous donations of the public and reenactors.

To facilitate on-site donations we will have pre-printed envelopes throughout the camp and at the battlefield where you can write your mailing or e-mail address and insert your donation.

The week following the event you will receive a tax-donation receipt for the amount you donated.

If you would rather donate via credit card, or via other means, please access our Donation page.