The General George Patton Museum's annual Life of the Soldier event will take place on the weekend of May 28-29, 2011. Unlike similar events in the past, there will be NO battle reenactments this year. This event will consist of military living history static displays and other exhibits reflecting the life and experiences of soldiers from 1775 to present day.

Spectators will be able to get close up and personal with the exhibitors and learn how America's soldiers coped with day-to-day life through the ages. There will also be two drill demonstrations each day along with two presentations of the Inside Normandy Sand Table briefing about the D-Day invasion.

Visitors will also be able to view the newly reopened General George Patton Museum and see the first phase of the completed remodeling.

The staff and volunteers of the Patton Museum will be participating in this event in many forms; reenactors, event coordinators, setup, cleanup and as goodwill representatives. We strive to have a good, safe event for everyone.

• American re-enactors from all points in U.S.    history
• Drill demonstrations both days
• Inside Normandy Sand Table briefings both days
• Have your photo taken with General Patton
• MVPA vintage military vehicles on display
• Easy access and parking for visitors off U.S. Hwy.    31W at Radcliff, Kentucky
• Free admission to all events
• Food and drink available for purchase through    Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)

Friday, May 27, 2011
Reenactors arrive and set up their camps/displays in the areas marked for their time periods.

SATURDAY, May 28, 2011
0800 Late arrivals set up their         displays
0900 Safety briefing and walk         through of the drill areas
1000 Displays and Museum open         to the public
1030 Drill demonstration starts in         demo area
1130 Inside Normandy Sand Table         briefing
1300 Drill demonstration starts in         demo area
1400 Inside Normandy Sand Table         Briefing

SUNDAY, May 29, 2011
1000 Displays and Museum open         to the public
1030 Drill demonstration in demo         area
1130 Inside Normandy Sand Table         Briefing
1300 Drill demonstration starts in         demo area
1400 Inside Normandy Sand Table         Briefing
1400 Static Displays Areas Closed         to Public Visitation
1400-1800
        Clean up camp and display         areas

Site Map
Click on this link for a map of the site showing food, exhibit areas and other information.

Arrival and Setup Information
Information for arrival and setup for participants at this link.

Liability Release
and Registration

Any person or any organization who wishes to participate in this event as a reenactor, exhibitor, living history demonstrator or other must register by filling out and signing the Liability Release and Registration Form. Also anyone bringing live, blank-firing or fake/toy firearms of any type on post or are bringing a vintage vehicle to display, must fill out this form. Blank-firing or fake/toy weapons without a serial number must be identified by type with the notation NA on the form.

LINK: Liability Release and Registration Form

Live Weapons on Post

All LIVE firearms that will be on post over 24 hours must be registered on this form and sent back to Rick Dickerson at the contact information below. This form will be certified and returned to the weapon owner who must keep this form at all times.

LINK: Registration of Privately-owned Weapons Form

These forms must be returned to Rick Dickerson, Patton Museum by e-mail, fax or mail listed below.
The DEADLINE for returning these forms is May 13, 2011

Contact information for questions and returning forms:

E-mail: richard.dickerson@usaac.army.mil

FAX: (502) 624-2364

Mailing address:
Rick Dickerson
Patton Museum
PO Box 208
Fort Knox KY 40121-0208

Phone:
270-312-0147 (cell)
502-624-6350 (office)

Deadline: May 13, 2011

Horses Used for this Event.
Any horses brought to this event for use in the demonstrations and displays must have up-to-date paperwork showing inoculations and health of the animal.