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WHERE IS THIS EVENT?
The
field is located on Rt. 72 in Rowlesburg,WV next to one of the most
beautiful community parks in this area and along the Cheat River.
The photo shows a view taken across from the field and looking
towards the park with its pavilions, consession stand, restrooms and
playground. Notice how gorgious the flowers and plants look. The
Greater Downtown Rowlesburg organization maintains these gardens
throughout the year.
WHEN? WHAT
TIME?
Saturday 27 June
2009 10 am - 5
pm
Sunday 28 June 2009 10 am
- 3 pm
FREE
ADMISSION ON THE FIELD
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Thank you
for participating in this event:
WV NATIONAL GUARD from CAMP
DAWSON
This
year we expect even more reenactment
units who will attend with period equipment, weapons,
Jeeps, trucks, Harley Davidson motorcycles, GP tents, pup tents and many
artifacts on display.
SEVERAL
DEMONSTRATIONS ARE SCHEDULED
If you are/your unit is
interested in attending this event as reenactors/living historian/vehicle owner, please
contact us for more information. You can also fill
out, print and sign the form below
and mail it to us. You will receive confirmation of your
registration.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS IS JUNE
10
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MILITARIA
VENDORS
JASON COBB
MILITARY COLLECTIBLES - 304-342-3289
STERLING
QUEEN
If you
are interested in selling military items complementary to
this event, contact us for more information. You can fill out, print and
sign the form (2 pages) below and mail it to
us. You will receive written confirmation of your
registration.
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RAFFLE TO SUPPORT THE
EVENT
$1 per ticket - $5 for 6
tickets
Portable DVD Player - Power Tool - Mary Kay
Products
an many more prizes available
DRAWING JUNE 28 AT 10 AM
Chances also sold at the field
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HOT DOGS - HAMBURGERS - PEPPERONI
ROLLS - COOKIES AND DRINKS AVAILABLE ON THE FIELD
PERIOD MUSIC
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HOTEL ACCOMODATION
THE HELDRETH
MOTEL is located approx. 10 miles from Rowlesburg on Route 26
South in Kingwood. For information and reservations contact the
motel directly at 304-329-1145.
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SPONSORS
Special thanks to
our SPONSORS
ROWLESBURG
REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
BOWYER'S
FURNITURE - Kingwood
BROWNING FUNERAL
HOME - Kingwood
CLEAR MOUNTAIN
BANK - Rowlesburg
HOME MONUMENTAL
WORKS - Terra Alta
THE GASTON FAMILY
- Morgantown
WESBANCO BANK -
Kingwood
NAYLOR'S HARDWARE
STORE - Kingwood
PEPSI BOTTELING
COMPANY - Fairmont
FOODLAND -
Kingwood
SAM's CLUB -
Morgantown
BELKO FOODS -
Rowlesburg
PRESTON COUNTY
INN - Kingwood
TRACTOR SUPPLIES
- Kingwood
RIVER ROAD
PROPERY for the use of the field
JOE BITTINGER for
the use if his PA system
ED EDMUNDS for
preparing the field
and
to FRIENDS - VETERANS - SUPPORTERS.
If you are
interested in sponsoring this event, please contact us for
more information or print the sponsor/donation form
below.
SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2009
MEET OUR W.W.II VETERANS at 1:30
pm
This is a
great opportunity to talk to the men
and women who lived through it all.
All W.W.II
veterans are invited to join this event and gather in the white tent
for refreshments while they talk to visitors or just reminisce about
their experiences with other
veterans.
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1940's FASHION SHOW by Bill and Linda
DONEGAN
Saturday 3 pm at the white tent on the
field
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DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE
DAY
see schedule
at field
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USO DANCE CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TICKET
SALE
W.W.II LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND DANCE
Saturday night
from 8 pm - midnight
The famous band Maestros of Swing from Pittsburgh, PA will
perform at the Old Rowlesburg High
School.
Bobby Menear is a direct descendent of the Big Band
legendary pioneer Glenn Miller, and loves the music of his
heritage.
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SUNDAY JUNE 28,
2009
HOME MADE BREAKFAST AT V.F.W. POST
3008
8 am - 1
pm
$7.00
biscuits, gravy,
potatoes, eggs, bacon, sausage, OJ, milk, coffee,
tea
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DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE
MORNING
see schedule at
field
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WREATH LAYING CEREMONY
1
pm at the Honor Roll Monument
Dedication
by Rev. Roy Mick
21 Gun
Salute and Taps by VFW Post 578 Terra Alta &
Aurora
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MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Hamburgers
- hot dogs and drinks available on the field
Community
park with pavilions and playground. Concession stand in park
open from 10 am-6 pm
Look at the
area accomodation page (from our HOME
PAGE) for lodging info at The Heldreth Motel in Kingwood
or click here: www.thegreatestgenerationsociety.com\AreaAccomodations
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Check the links
page on this site for more info about other interesting sites in
Rowlesburg.
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