WWII WEEKEND at VALLEY FORGE POLICY for REENACTORS & VEHICLES
- All Reenactors will receive Reenactor wristbands at registration.
- All groups & individuals wishing to participate in event activities must Pre-register by ONLINE Registration, US Mail, or Email through ww2weekend.org
- NO WALK ON’S THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
- All Reenactors must be listed as a PARTICIPANT OF A PRE-REGISTERED REENACTMENT GROUPS processed and approved by Event Coordinators.
- All new Reenactor groups & individual registrations will be reviewed and approved by event coordinators.
- Please fill in the Online Reenactor Registration form by April 21, 2019, if there are any questions or concerns please email Ratpatrol1943@gmail.com
- This is a 2 day event, May 4 (Saturday) & May 5 (Sunday). We appreciate and encourage all groups and group members to stay for the FULL 2 DAY EVENT. This is a Rain or Shine event!! There will be No Rain Date.
- All registered reenactors must be in their period uniform/ period clothing for entry on Saturday and Sunday during the event.
- Each registered Reenactor will receive an event information for May 4 & May 5, 2019. The event program will have the list of events for the day, info on the park, and event rules & regulation.
- All US Soldier reenactors will be encouraged, to report to the USO Dance. Uniforms are required. (Class A, B, C, D) German Troops are welcomed as well.
REENACTMENT BATTLE
ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE BATTLE MUST HAVE STAMPED REENACTOR WRISTBAND FOR ENTRANCE TO THE BATTLE. If you DO NOT have a wristband while on the battlefield you will be asked to leave the field.
- This year we will have 2 Safety Officers / Weapon Inspectors. All weapons & Ammo must be inspected by Valley Forge Event Safety Officers.
- No hand to hand combat, No mock executions, No fixed bayonets or unsheathed bayonets/ knives. Do not point the muzzle directly at another reenactor or their vehicles.
- However outside of the battle while on the grounds of the property the event organizers and property owners are not responsible for any injuries you may obtain or lost/stolen/damaged goods.
- All Reenactors in the battle will police the field after the engagement is finished. That means No one leaves the field until all the brass is picked up.
Arrival / Set-up / Breakdown
- Enter via the main entrance to the park off Valley Forge Rd. (a large sign and Flag is at the entrance of the driveway). This is the same entrance that all the spectators & guests will be using.
- Registration Check In will open 3:00pm Friday and close 9:00 am Saturday Morning. YOU MUST REGISTER BY 9:00 am Saturday or you will not be allowed to participate in the Battle. If you can’t make the registration cut off time please contact us, so we can check you in for the weekend.
- When you arrive, please check in, pay insurance fee (CASH ONLY) and have ammunition/weapons checked. (Location will be clearly marked.) You will receive your information, and your setup location for the weekend.
- Set up – Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm (contact us if you need to come earlier or later) Saturday & Sunday: 6:30 am – 9:00 am (all cars out of the show area by 9:00 am).
- Breakdown Sunday – 4:00 pm
Camping
- All groups are welcome to camp on site Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.
- Firewood and bathroom facilities will be available all weekend
- Digging fox-holes or fire pits are allowed (But must be approved by the event coordinators). Campfires are allowed, in Metal fire rings or Metal Containers and never left unattended.
- Please respect the historic buildings, monuments, & grounds.
- You will be responsible for cleaning up your camp site, making sure campfires out with water and fill in fox holes.
Vehicle Parking
- Parking is on site, not far from the WWII reenactment area. If you need to unload, please follow the drive way toward the field and you will be directed to your area. If you do not need to unload, just park in the field that is marked Reenactor parking. There may be designated parking sites for only allied troops & axis troops.
- This year there will be no parking allowed in main parking lot starting Friday morning May 3 until Sunday May 5. Unless you are a Military Vendor, Food Vendor, or in the Antique Car show. There will be access through parking lot to camps, but no parking.
Please understand that the event coordinators have the right remove you off the property (via the Phoenixville Police Department) for not complying with park & event rules at Any Time for Any Reason.
NOTE to All reenactors , vehicle owners and living historians if you are disrespectful to the event staff, public, veterans, park property, or to each other don’t expect to be invited back next year. If you register and don’t show up for the event, without letting us know, don’t expect to be invited back next year. Thank You