Followers of the Captain's Blog will know that last year, we had to pull the plug on the Ringwood Timeline due to lightning storms. Fortunately, we had an excellent weekend this time and had an even bigger turnout than before! Maybe people were extra excited considering we couldn't have the event last time?
The format stayed the same as before but each year is a little different and special in its own way. Set up began Friday afternoon, with people arriving to pitch their tents and set up their displays. This year we had a massive Vietnam and World War 2 display which also included two Jeeps for the first time. Our earliest impression was Roman, but we also had a Conquistador, the American Revolution era, and the full run of the 19th and 20th Centuries. This event was carried largely by the Royal Sussex Society Civilian Committee, although Reed debuted the 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, as it was in Burma in late World War 2.
Noon featured a firearms demonstration, conducted by the WW2 Americans on Saturday and the Civil War contingent on Sunday. On Saturday we were fortunate to have Celeste Sherry give a presentation and demonstration on spinning and fibercrafts at 1pm, which drew an audience that filled up the tent. On Sunday, Jack Sherry gave a presentation on Benjamin Franklin, complete with kite, likewise electrifying the visitors.
The Ringwood Timeline remains one of our flagship events and we are very appreciative and thankful to Sue Shutte and all the staff at Ringwood State Park for their support in hosting this program.
Next year's timeline is scheduled for August 8-9, 2026.
We also want to thank Arkady Gofman for letting us share some pictures he took Sunday.
The format stayed the same as before but each year is a little different and special in its own way. Set up began Friday afternoon, with people arriving to pitch their tents and set up their displays. This year we had a massive Vietnam and World War 2 display which also included two Jeeps for the first time. Our earliest impression was Roman, but we also had a Conquistador, the American Revolution era, and the full run of the 19th and 20th Centuries. This event was carried largely by the Royal Sussex Society Civilian Committee, although Reed debuted the 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, as it was in Burma in late World War 2.
Noon featured a firearms demonstration, conducted by the WW2 Americans on Saturday and the Civil War contingent on Sunday. On Saturday we were fortunate to have Celeste Sherry give a presentation and demonstration on spinning and fibercrafts at 1pm, which drew an audience that filled up the tent. On Sunday, Jack Sherry gave a presentation on Benjamin Franklin, complete with kite, likewise electrifying the visitors.
The Ringwood Timeline remains one of our flagship events and we are very appreciative and thankful to Sue Shutte and all the staff at Ringwood State Park for their support in hosting this program.
Next year's timeline is scheduled for August 8-9, 2026.
We also want to thank Arkady Gofman for letting us share some pictures he took Sunday.
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