Event Times - When does everything happen?

All times are subject to change.

If you wish to set up early in the day on Friday contact Kevin Owens ( ).

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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 the reenactors in four separate locations, one at the far North side of the park (above the old camp) and three south of the new camp areas.  View the map and look for the purple areas.

You are able to have your vehicle near the camps to unload but you must park your non-period vehicles in one of the designated reenactor parking lots once your set-up is complete.

All non-period vehicles must be cleared from the camp by 10:30 PM Friday night (unless you are arriving at that hour).

All reenactor non-period vehicles must be parked in designated reenactor parking areas. If your vehicle is parked in a designated public parking area after 10:30 PM on Friday or Saturday night it will be towed at your expense.

Use the map below to find the best driving path to access the camp area.

Toilets

Publically 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.

Vendors

There will be vendors selling various food products and militaria at the visitor's center at the North end of the camp (look for the green area at the top).

Vendors will be open Saturday and Sunday.

Event Area Map

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

Camp Map

The point of contact for pre-registration for camp sites is our President Kevin Owens ( ). Please contact him through the e-mail link shown and identify your requested camp site by the numbers on the image below - sites are first come, first served.

Pre-registration is not required but is recommended for all participants as camp sites go quickly. Anyone who is considered Non-Period or Non-ETO must camp in the designated area (in purple below).

The Dance

A WWII Canteen Dance will be held at Grant's shelter on Saturday night. Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery borders the park to the south. The Friends of Jefferson Barracks will be hosting the dance as well as a dinner prior to the dance. A nominal charge will be required for dinner and we encourage you to donate in addition to that charge. In addition, inside tables, at the Dance are $80 per table or $10 per ticket (8 per table).  No inside tables are automatically reserved for reenactors.  Contact Friends of Jefferson Barracks directly for table reservations using the number below.

Please contact Friends of Jefferson Barracks directly for tickets at (314) 544-5714; the 2nd Rangers do not sell tickets for the dance.

Restrictions

The minimum age for the battle is 18. If a parent or guardian is also reenacting this event and is on the battle field, the minimum age for participation is 16. Parents with children under 16 are responsible for supervising their children at all times. No one under 14 years of age allowed on the battle field. Anyone under 18 is to sign a release form and have their parent or guardian sign a release form at the time of registration releasing the U.S. 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion of St. Louis, Inc. from all legal responsibility.

Pets are allowed, but you are responsible for cleaning up your pet's mess (bags are not available at the park, please come prepared).

No pyro of any type.

No live ammunition.

No fixed bayonets- ever.

No test firing in camp. Test firing only allowed in designated areas at designated times.

No firing of blanks after dark regardless of the area.

No alcohol or illegal drugs.

Who is Welcome

Any WWII E.T.O. combat reenactor is welcome to come and be in the battle, this includes all American, German, British, Italian, Canadian, and Russian reenactors. In order to participate in the battle you must conform to and pass all authenticity and safety standards. Any individuals not conforming to or passing authenticity and safety standards will be subject to removal from the battle site.

Set-up

Set-up will take place the entire week prior to the actual event. Any camp set-up earlier than Friday requires authorization from our President Kevin Owens ( ).

Registration

All reenactors are required to register - online or in person. If in person, please register as early as possible on Friday night or Saturday morning.

If you are also bringing multiple vehicles please register your vehicles on the Multiple Vehicle Registration Page. (There is space for 1 vehicle on the event registration page.)

Upon registration you will receive an identification card that you must have on you at all times.

This card will be checked at safety and authenticity and will be your passage onto the battlefield. If it is not checked prior to the battle then you will have to sit the battle out, or if you don't have a card at the battle field you will not be able to participate.

If you register online please print your confirmation form and bring a copy of it to the registration desk - there will be someone dedicated to online registrations to ensure you are processed quickly.

If you are bringing a vehicle please view the vehicle owner's area for more information.

Event Safety

No live ammunition is allowed on site - NO EXCEPTIONS.

Pyrotechnics will not be allowed on the battle field. We have a professional pyro company that will handle all battlefield pyrotechnics.

For the safety check all weapons must be presented with actions open.

If you allow people on in your display area / tent it is your responsibility to be at the display / tent monitoring the visitors.

If you do not want people in your area please bring an appropriate rope set up and a DO NOT ENTER sign.

Bring more water than you think you will need.

Dress for the weather - be it rain, shine, or snow.

Bring extra clothes and blankets should yours become saturated.

Safety & Authenticity Meeting

Everyone that plans on being in WWII Weekend will go through a Safety and Authenticity check. This is mandatory. Please have your reenactor identification card with you at all times including at the safety and authenticity check and any and all battles. Your reenactor identification card will be issued upon successful registration.

MPs will do random spot checks for your registration card.

Any reenactors declining a safety and authenticity check will be asked to leave the encampment and/or battlefield.

Authenticity

All items must be period correct. That includes your uniform, hair style, accessories (glasses are the exception), vehicles, weapons, et. al. This also includes if you have anyone inside of your displays or in your vehicles.

If you have questions contact Kevin Owens, the Event Coordinator, and request a review of your questionable item.

During WWII they did not have cell phones, slurpies, plastic trash bags, nylon chairs or other stuff like that so keep up the correct appearance all weekend.

Reenactors are required to conform to the uniform and equipment standards of the impression they are portraying. Your participation in this event is dependent on looking right. We will be looking especially for bad hair cuts. At recent events haircuts have been provided at inspection and no they did not look good so be prepared ahead of time. Off the collars and ears. Long hair will not be tolerated. This is a public battle so be sure your uniform is correct and in good condition. If it is worn, faded or torn get a new one.

The Rangers will recruit safety and authenticity representatives from the other nationalities to inspect their ranks. Be warned if one of your members is farby it will reflect on your entire unit. Do not let it get that far. Look right ahead of time.

Accommodations

Though it is expected most reenactors will be camping on-site, for those not camping on-site please use the list below to find a nearby hotel.

All mileages are approximate.

Restaurants

Please note that if you dine out in uniform you are representing the past and present day armed forces and will be held accountable for your behavior. It is strongly suggested you change into civilian clothes should you go out to eat during the weekend.

All mileages are approximate.

Photos

To submit your WWII Weekend photos and/or video please contact Kevin Owens ( ) and he will provide you with the appropriate instructions depending on the quantity and quality of the photos and/or video you would like to submit.

View photos from our 2004 through 2011 WWII Weekend events.

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 preprinted 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.

Tax Deductions

As this is a work event for most reenactors you should know that you can write-off all travel, accommodation, supply, food, uniform, weapon, and other items required for your reenacting career. Please discuss this with your accountant - and just in case keep all receipts for your travel (and count your mileage) and all supplies you purchase for this or any other event.

Rules

Refusal to obey the following rules and any other commands of the event organizers, the U.S. 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion of St. Louis, Inc., or the St. Louis County Parks Department, will result in your dismissal from the event.

1. This will be a public battle and encampment with WWII veterans observing. Do not do anything that would disrespect their memories.
2. During any battle if you have a misfire STOP, remove the round and pocket it! Kids scour the battlefield for spent rounds and we do not want them to take home any duds. Take the time to do the right thing. Do not just let it fly.
3. All participants must conduct themselves in a safe, responsible manner, at all times.
4. No live ammunition will be allowed in the park for any reason. Only blanks in good condition are to be used. Wood tipped blanks may only be used in firearms with shredders. Test firing of blanks in the encampment will only be allowed in a designated at designated times.
5. No firearm is to be pointed directly at anyone closer than 50 feet. Do not fire blindly around obstacles or vehicles.
6. No one is to affix any bayonet to any firearm at any time. Any weapons seen with bayonets will be confiscated until the end of the event or the participant will be asked to leave the event.
7. All shotguns must be approved before use.
8. Illegal drugs are not permitted. Park department rules may not allow alcohol in camp after dark. Act responsibly.
9. Helmets, eye, and hearing protection strongly recommended. We will not be held responsible for injuries for lack of this equipment.
10. All firearms must be on safe while entering or exiting a vehicle or when not engaging a target.
11. All participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by a legal guardian when on the battlefield.
12. Only period correct vehicles will be allowed to participate or display in the square.
13. Any litter you make anywhere in the park will be cleaned up by you.
14. If you sustain a real injury and need assistance, call out the word "Corpman" not medic. This will be a sign that the battle will stop until assistance is obtained.
15. All participants' authenticity must be in compliance with their unit's standards to be allowed to participate. You must have a correct uniform for the WWII unit you portray. Your weapon must be correct for your unit. All participants will have hair cut above the ears and above the collar. Facial hair must be correct to WWII standards. Earrings are not allowed. If fewer than three of your unit is at this event you must be checked by U.S. 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion MPs. Read rule #1.
16. Members of a unit with less than three members in attendance may not portray an officer.
17. Complaints, suggestions, or compliments should be made in writing via our contact form. Your concerns will be addressed within 48 hours.
18. Camp fires must be extinguished with dirt and grass placed back where the fire pit was upon leaving.