Official Invitation
Official Invitation
Central Postal Directory Battalion
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Monument Dedication
6888th Monument Dedication Ceremony
Friday, November 30, 2018 @ 10am
Frontier Chapel
625 Pope Avenue
Fort Leavenworth, KS
The 6888th Legacy - It Is Well!
Schedule of Activities, Hotels & Transportation
(All Are Weather Dependent)
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Meet and Greet at Holiday Inn Express Fort Leavenworth for 6888th Veterans, Family, Dependents, and 6888th Committee members only. NOTE: The Deputy Garrison Commander: Ms. Heidi Malarchik to welcome guests to Fort Leavenworth.
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
(Shuttle service will run 2:00pm - 7:00pm from Holiday Inn Express to Richard Allen Cultural Center)
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12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Lunch @ Kansas City BBQ (Dinner on Your Own) -
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (US Army Sponsored)
6888th Veterans Recollecting, Reminiscing and Sharing @ Lewis & Clark Building for recording and facilitating by Army’s Command Historian followed by 6888th Veterans photo session at 6888th Monument. -
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
6888th Veterans meet youth @ Richard Allen Cultural Center -
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Followed by Pizza and Sandwiches for 6888th Veterans and Escorts/Caregivers
NOTE: Dinner on your own. -
7:00 pm
Return to hotel -
8:00 pm
Meeting In lobby for family, friends, dependents and ceremony attendees—details about Friday’s activities.
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Friday, November 30, 2018
(News media interested in covering the event should contact Heather Welch at (913) 684-1723 or heather.a.welch4.civ@mail.mil)
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9:00 am
All 6888th Veterans in lobby Mini-parade, The One They Never Had, for 6888th Veterans travelling en route to Dedication Ceremony -
9:05 am
Shuttle services to Dedication Ceremony begins. (About every 15-mins). -
9:10 am
All cars/vehicles loaded -
9:20 am
Parade starts -
9:45 am
Arrive at Dedication Ceremony location @ Frontier Chapel. -
9:50 am
Ceremonial Escorts take charge. Meet VIPs and position for ceremony -
10:00 am
*Dedication Ceremony starts.
*Reception/Interview/Sign Autographs/Press Conference @ Frontier Chapel
(Disclaimer: Not sponsored by Burns and McDonnell) -
12:20 pm - 12:30 pm
Veterans return to hotel for lunch (Lobby) -
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch - Fried Catfish Nuggets -
1:00 pm
Shuttle service from hotel to African-American Museum -
5:00 pm 7:30 pm
6888th Veterans to Methodist Church Devotional Service/Public Forum/Q&A/Dinner @ Bethel A.M.E. Methodist Church. -
7:30 pm
6888th Veterans start returning to hotel
Saturday, December 1, 2018
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Three 6888th Veterans return home
Time – Various Times -
Two Vets/Ambassadors/Family members visit Black Baseball Hall of Fame and Jazz Museum (Optional)
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Dinner - TBD
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
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Final 6888th Veterans return home-Various Times
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History Made! History Recorded!
Frontier Chapel
625 Pope Ave.
Leavenworth, KS 66048​
Phone: 913-684-2017
Richard Allen Cultural Center
412 Kiowa Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048​
Phone: 913-682-8772
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NOTE 1
Uber and Lyft drivers are not allowed through gate at Fort Leavenworth. There is a long walk from gate to activities/hotel. -
NOTE 2
If you don't have a military or government ID, please download the Special Event Access Roster form, complete "all" information across the row for each applicant and return to Mr. Philpot via email to carltonphilpot6888th@gmail.com. Otherwise you will have to get a Visitor’s Pass each time you come on the Fort, that is a lengthy process. All forms must be completed and returned by November 14, 2018.
Lodging & Transportation
Shuttle Service
Rick's Airport Express
(913) 651-4649
771 Cherokee Street
Leavenworth, KS 66084
*Call 24 Hours in advance and make a reservation for service.
Hotels
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For the discounted rates remember to ask for the 6888th Dedication event rate.
Hampton Inn
405 Choctaw St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Nightly Rate + Tax : $104
(913) 680-1500
Distance to Fort: 10 minutes
Full Breakfast
Local Shuttle to Fort: NO
Airport Shuttle: NO
Home 2 Suites
250 Delaware St
Leavenworth, KS 66048​
Nightly Rate + Tax : $109
(844) 587-9779
Distance to Fort: 10 minutes
Continental Plus Breakfast
Local Shuttle to Fort: YES
Airport Shuttle: NO
Holiday Inn Express
Nightly Rate + Tax : $69
(913) 364-1301
Located on Fort Leavenworth
Full Breakfast
Local Shuttle to Fort: NO
Airport Shuttle: NO
Fairfield Inn & Suites
1101 N 4th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Nightly Rate + Tax : $99
(913) 758-9303
Distance to Fort: 3 minutes
Full Breakfast
Local Shuttle to Fort: Yes ($5 R/T)
Airport Shuttle: NO