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This is the web site of the Old Dominion Military Society (ODMS), a Wargaming club in Hampton Roads. We have been in existence for two decades, and continue to meet locally on a weekly basis and attend a number of wargaming conventions together. Members have since moved on, and still participate from around the Country, and around the World.
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This Day In History
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WILLIAMSBURG MUSTER!
February 6,7,8 - 2009
The Old Dominion Military Society is proud to announce its first wargaming convention, the Williamsburg Muster.
It will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The event will feature scheduled historical miniature wargames and other gaming events, as well as room for open gaming. There will be a number of fine vendors present with a variety of quality wargaming supplies for sale.
The dates for the event will be February 6-8. Gaming and registration will begin at lunchtime on Friday, February 6th, and last until 5pm on Sunday, February 8th.
Our theme this year is 1860-1960: A Century of War - see below for details
Convention Flyer 
Preliminary Event Listing
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Hotel Information
The location will be the very comfortable and attractive Holiday Inn Patriot (http://www.hipatriot.com/) located at:
3032 Richmond Road
Williamsburg VA.
Google Map
Rooms will be available at a very special rate of $58 per night, just mention that you are with the Williamsburg Muster group, when you register by phone (800-446-6001 or 757-565-2600).
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Registration Information
Registration for the Weekend will cost $25 dollars at the door, with discounts for early registration, students, military, and game masters. Single day passes will be available at the door.
- Game Master discounted by $5
- Early Registration discounted by $5 (before January 20)
- Military or Student ID discounted by $5
Children under 12 are free with a paying adult.
Children from 12-17 qualify for Student registration, as do all College/University Students.
At the door one day passes will be available (with no discounts) for $10 per day.
Register Here!
Write to registration@odms-club.com for more information.
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Theme Information
Our theme for this first convention is: 1860-1960 A Century of War! This very influential 100 years sees the rise of the rifle from a simple musket employed en masse, to the modern personal arsenal that today's assault rifles represent. This, along with the impact of mass mobilization, the mechanization of warfare, and global conflict enhanced by speed of light communications make this a fascinating century to study, especially in terms of military history. Come see many wargames in this period (and others, including Fantasy and Sci Fi) at the 2009 Williamsburg Muster!
A competition for theme-oriented games is currently being discussed by the Convention Staff. Details to come soon.
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Host a Game or Tournament
We are eagerly seeking game masters who are willing to host miniatures and boardgaming events.
GM Registration Page
Write to games@odms-club.com for more information.
Preliminary Event Listing
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Vendor Information
The growing list of attending vendors now includes:
A limited number of Vendor tables are still available. For details, email.
Write to dealers@odms-club.com for more information.
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Important Dates and Convention Hours
- Game Registration (to be listed in the PEL): by December 20.
- Early Registration (for the convention): by January 20.
- Hotel Registration (for the convention rate): by January 31.
- Convention Starts - Friday February 6
- Convention Ends - Sunday February 8
Hours of the convention will be:
- Friday, Registration open at 12:00noon, until 9:00pm
- Friday, Gaming from 1:00pm until the last game ends
- Saturday, Registration open at 8:00am, until 6:00pm
- Saturday, Gaming from 8:00am until the last game ends
- Sunday, Registration open at 8:00am until 12:00noon
- Sunday, Gaming from 8:00am until 5:00pm
Vendors will be open, roughly the same hours as Registration.
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Food
The hotel has a restaurant, The Plantation Room, that is open for buffet breakfast, and also for Supper (not lunch). The prices are reasonable, and the food is good.
There is a hotel bar, the Back 9, which serves food and a variety of drinks.
We have asked to hotel to consider doing a Sandwich bar, with sandwiches, sodas, and chips (etc) for sale, outside the game area during the day on Saturday.
There are Many, Many good restaurants and places to eat in Williamsburg.
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More information will be made available here, between now and the convention.
Thanks for your time, and we hope to see you in February!
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