Our organization had a wonderful time at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome on October 16-17, 2021. What could be better than vintage airplanes, classic cars, and Great War history? The East Coast Doughboys had two days of exhibitions and WWI living history. … Read the rest
Author: Kevin Fitzpatrick
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome WWI Weekend Oct 16-17
Our next living history weekend will take us to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Saturday-Sunday, October 16-17, 2021. World War One and the early days of aviation is the big weekend, which gathers vintage airplanes and classic cars. All WWI … Read the rest
Photos from Golden Age Air Museum 2020
World War One and the early days of aviation came alive at the Golden Age Air Museum in Bethel, Pennsylvania, July 11-12, 2020. WWI was the theme of the annual Wings & Wheels Extravaganza. Even though we were in the … Read the rest
Author Night May 21: Johnathan Bracken, The Verdun Regiment
The WWI Historical Association – Eastern Chapter and the East Coast Doughboys welcome Johnathan Bracken to the first Authors Night to talk about his book about the Battle of Verdun in 1916, and by looking at it through the eyes … Read the rest
WWI Aviation Weekend at Golden Age Air Museum, July 11-12
World War One and the early days of aviation will come alive at the Golden Age Air Museum in Bethel, Pennsylvania, July 11-12, 2020. WWI will be a theme of the annual Wings & Wheels Extravaganza, which gathers vintage airplanes, … Read the rest
Profile Shines Light on Women in Reenacting
Lillian Fehler has only been a living historian for a short time, but she is one of the most visible of all of the members of the East Coast Doughboys. Now she is the focus of a feature story on … Read the rest
5th Annual WWI Weekend Governors Island Sept. 12-13
World War I will be remembered with two days of activities, ceremonies, education, and living history on Governors Island National Monument, September 12 & 13, 2020. “Camp Doughboy” will bring together WWI reenactors, vintage vehicles, exhibitions of equipment, uniforms, and … Read the rest
4th Annual WWI Swap Meet & Flea Market, March 8
The 4th annual World War I swap meet and sale is presented by the East Coast Doughboys on Sunday, March 8, American Legion Post 18, 1017 Boulevard East, Weehawken, NJ 07086. At this event we’ll bring together reenactors and vendors … Read the rest
Veterans Day Parade Registration and Update
If you did not register to march in the Veterans Day Parade, do that right here. Also, the parade is pushed back one hour from last year, so it will be at Noon. We need to muster by 10:45. … Read the rest
Pre-Parade WWI Welcome Tour & Dinner Nov. 10
The third annual Pre-Veterans Day Welcome of WWI walking tour of memorials and group meals will be Sunday, November 10. This is also the Marine Corps birthday. All are welcome to attend, in uniform preferred. We will be out all … Read the rest