Upcoming Event:
Fifth Annual Christmas Truce Ball

When: Saturday, December 14th, 2024

Where: La Pizzaria Restaurant & Banquet Facility,
3656 Dressler Rd NW, Canton, OH 44718

Who: WWII Reenactors of all Nationalities and their guests.

What: Dinner, Dancing and Camaraderie in preparation for the 2025 reenacting season.

Dress: Class A Military, 40's Civilian, Business Formal

Tickets: $55/person or $100/couple

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The 5th Ranger BTN, Co. B/Crew 1944 sponsored by the MAPS Air Museum will be holding the Fifth Annual Christmas Truce Ball on Saturday, December 14, 2024 beginning at ~1800 hours at LaPizzaria Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Canton, Ohio. This is open to World War II reenactors representing any nationality, as well as veterans, friends, supporters, collectors, organizers, and historians who contribute to our hobby. It is our hope that you will share this invitation with members of your unit, group or organization so that all have the opportunity to attend. Attire for the Ball will be WWII dress uniform, period correct civilian dress clothing or business formal/contemporary attire.

Please mark your calendars and spread the word at this time. Reservations through the U.S. Mail, or here on our website.

The event will include dinner, cash bar, a raffle, door prizes, dancing and music by the Moonlight Serenade Big Band. Please consider sponsoring the Ball.

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!

A Venture Crew is a group which is organized under the umbrella of the Boy Scouts of 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 the BSA. Current members of the BSA 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 it’s 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

REMAINING 2024 SCHEDULE

December 7: Canton Township Christmas Parade @ 4pm
December 14: Christmas Truce Ball/Wreaths Across America

UPCOMING 2025 SCHEDULE

January 11: Training Day/Fun Night
February 20-22: Show of Shows - Louisville, KY (on your own)
February 21-23: Battle of Wardin - Burton, OH
March 8: Shopping & Museum Trip to Western PA
March 21-23: Trip to Air Force & Waco Air Museums
April 5: Workday/Fun Night
April 13: Militaria Show @ MAPS
April 26 or 27: Spring Tactical
May 16-18: Armed Forces Day Show - Findlay, OH
May 24-26: Range Day/Memorial Day Activities
June 12-14: Steam to Victory - Sugarcreek, OH
July 11-13: WWII Weekend @ MAPS
July 13: MAPS Pancake Breakfast
July 15: Deadline to Register for D-Day Ohio
August 2: Hall of Fame Grand Parade
August 9: Workday - Conneaut Load-up
August 13-17: D-Day Ohio - Conneaut, OH
September 12-14: WWII Valor Weekend - Willoughby, OH
September 21: Constitution Day Parade - Louisville, OH
October 10-12: Lauer Farm - Lima, OH
October 19: Militaria Show @ MAPS
November 11: Veterans Day
November 21-22: Ft. LaBuse Tactical - Bellville, OH
December 6: Christmas Parade - Canton Twp.
December 13: Christmas Truce Ball/Wreaths Across America

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