Christmas Truce Ball

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who attended, sponsored, and donated to the 6th Annual Christmas Truce Ball. As always, the event was a complete success and that's all thanks to you. Enjoy your holiday season with friends and family and we look forward to seeing you next year.

Best wishes,

Crew 1944

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What We Do

If you are between the ages of 14 and 114, and are interested in military history – particularly the World War II era - then this is for you!

WWII reenactment scene

A Venture Crew is a group which is organized under the umbrella of Souting America. Youth members are ages 14 – 20, with adults 21 and over. Adult leaders are to be certified and trained under the guidelines set forth by Scouting. Current members of Scouting are able to join a Venture Crew with a multiple membership with no extra registration fee. You don’t already have to be a member of the Boy Scouts to join this crew.

The Crew will meet monthly on the first Sunday of each month from 1 until 4 PM at the MAPS Air Museum, located on the west side of the Akron-Canton Airport. Meetings may consist of a variety of things, including historical programming, guest speakers, equipment maintenance, preparation for upcoming events, training or practical experience with military equipment, field trips, service to the chartering organization, and other related activities. Youth members will be encouraged to adopt a person from history to “become” for living history events and demonstrations. The Crew will participate in area and regional events which honor our military and its veterans, and will be affiliated with World War II reenacting groups, so that its members can participate in their activities as age requirements are satisfied. Parents of youth members are encouraged to participate and become involved as they are able.

Crew members will be responsible to assemble the gear necessary for living history and reenacting events, including period correct uniforms, mess gear, bunking equipment, and other equipment necessary for their age and impression. The Crew will supply general equipment, such as tentage, cooking equipment, and group supplies.

Examples of Crew activities will include:

  • Attend militaria shows
  • Participate in public events, such as parades & memorial ceremonies
  • Visit historical places like Camp Perry, the Air Force Museum, and The USS Cod
  • Receive training on firearm use and safety
  • Provide living history displays and reenactments for related events, such as Steam to Victory in Sugarcreek and D-Day Ohio at Conneaut
  • Become familiar with historic military vehicles, including restoration, maintenance, and just getting to ride in them
  • And much more!

CREW 1944
WORLD WAR II RE-ENACTORS

Monthly meeting first Sunday of each month* @ MAPS Air Museum
Meet in upstairs classroom 1300 – 1600

 

UPCOMING 2026 SCHEDULE

  • January 31: Motorpool Workday
  • February 7: Training Day
  • February 20-22: Camp Workman Tactical - Ravenna, OH
  • March 7: Shopping - Western PA
  • March 20-21: Tactical
  • April: NO MEETING - EASTER WEEKEND
  • April 12: Militaria Show @ MAPS
  • April 18: Workday
  • April 24-26: Buckeye Train Event - Dennison, OH
  • May 15-16: Armed Forces Day Show - Findlay, OH
  • May 23-25: Range Day/Memorial Day Activities
  • June 10: Summer Wednesday Workdays Begin
  • June 18-20: Steam to Victory - Sugarcreek, OH
  • July: NO MEETING - JULY 4TH WEEKEND
  • July 10-12: WWII Weekend @ MAPS
  • July 12: MAPS Pancake Breakfast
  • July 15: Deadline to Register for D-Day Ohio
  • July 25-26: Ft. Laurens Encampment - Bolivar, OH
  • August 8: Hall of Fame Grand Parade
  • August 8: Workday - Conneaut Load-up
  • August 12-16: D-Day Ohio - Conneaut, OH
  • September 25-27: Hurtgen Forest Event - Aliquippa, OH
  • October 9-11: Fall Tactical
  • October 25: MAPS Militaria Show
  • November 11: Veterans Day
  • November 14: Salem Farm Tactical - Salem, OH
  • December 5: Christmas Parade - Canton Twp.
  • December 12: Wreaths Across America

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