Military History Weekend (1 Viewer)

[WBritain]

Hi Guys:

W. Britain and Osprey are looking very seriously at sponsoring a Military History Weekend in Williamsburg, Virginia the weekend of October 17/18 - same weekend as the Yorktown re-enactment. The event would take in all aspects of our various military related hobbies - toy soldiers, military miniatures (painting and sculpting), military art (think Keith Rocco), Books - Osprey of course and others!, Wargames - demos and dealers, Militaria, Re-enactors - sutlers, military modelling. We would heavily promote it to a wide variety of collectors and others outside our hobbies. In essence exposing as many new people to military history as possible - in a fun, engaging and interesting way.

There would be activities for serious collectors and historians, for kids and even a tranquility suite with tea, wine and chocolate for the spouses.

The Saturday would feature a guided tour of the Virginia Peninsula's many military sites from Yorktown (of course) to American Civil War and WWII locations. The day would end with an evening event. Sunday would be show day with Jeeps, deuce and halfs etc. parked in front of the hotel and a suitable array of "GI's" around and other re-enactors and a diverse array of vendors and activities inside the hotel (right next to the Williamsburg Historic area).

Many more details to follow on this. Thought we'd let you all know what we are up to and hope you can join us in October!

Richard

 

[Warrior]

Richard,
I spoke with Larry about this already, I think it is a terrific idea and the location and timing are excellent as well, count me in for 8 tables the day of the show.

I told him anything I can do to help, I would; as you know, I attend a huge wargaming show in Lancaster in July and would be glad to promote the event there as well as the Virginia shows I attend in May and September, so let me know, this is going to be a great event.

Regards,
George Guerriero
Minutemen Toy Soldiers

 

[kogu]

That sounds very interesting.
Would be a pleasure to join those weekend events.

 

[Jagdpanther]

Sounds excellent.

 

[Cornwallis]

This sounds like it will be a really worthwhile interesting event to attend, its a shame for me that its thousands of miles away as it would be right up my alley!

I hope you do manage to pull it off as I'm sure it will be something that will be so successful it will become an annual tradition!

Would love to get to Yorktown one day!

 

[Jagdpanther]

Well Im actually leaving with family on April 13, heading to Virgina to visit a friends and will be around the Williamsburg, Yorktown area so I will defiantly make a vacation out of it.

 

[King's Man]

Please keep us up-dated about this most interesting possible event.

King's Man

 

[REVWARBUFF]

An awesome idea!!! Love that area and its military-rich history and would gladly attend an event like this.

 

[kogu]

It seems to be a done deal and this weekend event is going to happen.
For anyone receiving the weekly Treefrog Rivet, check it out 'cause Richard Walker published some details for the event in there with more to follow.
Sounds great and I am planing to join.