Event Times - When does everything happen?

All times are subject to change.

To ensure you get a good seat at the battles arrive at the battlefield at least 30 minutes prior to the battle time (45 minutes is ideal), bring a lawn chair or blanket, ear protection, sunscreen, and water.

Saturday

Sunday

Directions

From highway 255 (270) exit onto Telegraph Rd and turn North. Drive almost exactly 3.0 miles to the park entrance on the right, do not veer left when Telegraph Rd. deviates to the left. Stay straight and the road will transition into Kingston Dr. After you have traveled 3.0 miles from the highway, you will see Jefferson Barracks County Park entrance on the right. Enter here, pass through the stone gate, and make the first (Gark Rd.) or second (CCC Rd) left to get to the encampments.

There is plenty of free parking is available.

Parking

Parking is available for the public at seven separate locations throughout the park.  Please view the map to find a parking location.

Toilets

Publically accessible toilets are located at the visitor’s center (green area on the map), the powder magazine (across from the 2nd Ranger’s camp), and at Lee’s Shelter, which is just South of the camp.

Porta-potties will also be placed at random locations throughout the cap area.

Vendors

There will be vendors selling various food products and militaria at the visitor’s center at the North end of the camp (look for the green area at the top).

Vendors will be open Saturday and Sunday.

Maps

The map below shows the entire camp and battle field area to assist you in getting around.

The Dance

A WWII big band dance will be held at Grant's shelter on Saturday night. Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery borders the park to the south. The Friends of Jefferson Barracks will be hosting the dance as well as a dinner prior to the dance. A nominal charge will be required for dinner and we encourage you to donate in addition to that charge. In addition, inside tables, at the Dance are $80 per table or $10 per ticket (8 per table).  No inside tables are automatically reserved for reenactors.  Contact Friends of Jefferson Barracks directly for table reservations using the number below.

Please contact Friends of Jefferson Barracks directly for tickets at (314) 544-5714; the 2nd Rangers does not sell tickets for the dance.

Restrictions

Pets are allowed, but you are responsible for cleaning up your pet’s mess (bags are not available at the park, please come prepared).

Children must be with a parent or guardian at all times.

Areas that are restricted to the public include: battlefield (unless directed by the battlefield announcer), interiors of tents, and inside display areas.

Event Safety

Bring a supply of water, a lawn chair, sunscreen, wipes, and hearing protection for the battles.  They get loud.  It gets hot.

First aid will be available, however we prefer that you have a great time without our intervention.

Accommodations

All mileages are approximate.

Restaurants

All mileages are approximate.

Photos

To submit your WWII Weekend photos and/or video please contact Kevin Owens ( ) and he will provide you with the appropriate instructions depending on the quantity and quality of the photos and/or video you would like to submit.

View photos from our 2004 through 2008 WWII Weekend events.

Donations

As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the 2nd Rangers is able to function due to the generous donations of the public and reenactors.

To facilitate on-site donations we will have preprinted envelopes throughout the camp and at the battlefield where you can write your mailing or e-mail address and insert your donation.

The week following the event you will receive a tax-donation receipt for the amount you donated.

If you would rather donate via credit card, or via other means, please access our Donation page.

Sponsors

We would like to thank the companies who have chosen to sponsor WWII Weekend 2010.

Discretion Designs

Rules

Refusal to obey the following rules and any other commands of the event organizers, the U.S. 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion of St. Louis, Inc., or the St. Louis County Parks Department, will result in your dismissal from the event.

1. This will be a public battle and encampment with WWII veterans observing. Do not do anything that would disrespect their memories.
2. Illegal drugs and alcohol are not permitted. Act responsibly.
3. Hearing protection is strongly recommended. We will not be held responsible for injuries for lack of this equipment.
4. All participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
5. Any litter you make anywhere in the park will be cleaned up by you.

Complaints, suggestions, or compliments should be made in writing via our contact form. Your concerns will be addressed within 48 hours.