June 22nd 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Kings Ridge Men’s Club presentation

We have been invited to present on the recovery and preservation project, the African Queen.  We are the 1st Kings Ridge resident who has been invited to be the guest speaker in the 20-year history of the Kings Ridge Men’s Club.  We are thrilled to share the nonprofit’s mission and its success with the club, and I personally look forward to a unique and captivating program, LTC Koloc.

June 7th-12th 2026

mcpherson, kansas

McPherson College Summer Institute Program

We have been selected to attend the McPherson College Summer Institute “Vintage Engine Rebuilding Course.  This nationally acclaimed school offers a limited number of courses during a three-week phase in June every summer.  This class offers 15 student slots, and we were fortunate to be selected.  This course concentrates on diagnostics and engine rebuilding procedures.  I will be staying in the dorms all week and eating in the student dining hall. We are very excited to be attending this course of instruction!!!!

June 6th 2026

Groveland, FLORIDA

VFW Post 5277, Clermont, FL, Buddy Poppy Drive

We are supporting VFW Post 5277 Buddy Poppy Drive in Groveland, FL, Saturday, 7:30 am-3:00 pm.  We will be setting up and working the donation table at the Groveland, FL Publix. The “Julie Ann” will be on display along with historic WWII equipment and weapons. VFW Poppy proceeds (every penny!) go directly to help veterans in need.  Please come and visit us if you can.

May 25th 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

City of Clermont Memorial Day event at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center

We are supporting the City of Clermont Memorial Day Ceremony on 25 May 2026 at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The African Queen and Julie Ann will be on display, along with military equipment and weapons.  Joining the ceremony for the weekend are the Traveling Vietnam and OEF / OIF Walls.  We are co-located with the wall, which is a solemn honor.  God bless our fallen.

May 25th 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

The African Queen Project Memorial Day speech

LTC Koloc has been invited to make the annual Memorial Day speech to the Kings Ridge Veterans Club at 10:00 am at the Kings Ridge clubhouse on 25 May 2026.  This event is well attended, with 200-plus veterans expected.  It is an honor to be selected for this event.

May 16th 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Mission Barbeque Veterans Week Celebration

We are supporting the Mission Barbeque Veterans Week Celebration with the African Queen, the Julie Ann, and a large display of vintage WWII and Korean War military equipment.  We will be joined by the Florida Military Vehicle Heritage Group (we are a Member), who will bring several vehicles to display.  Event starts at 10:00 am and runs until 5:00 pm.

April 27th 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Kings Ridge Men’s Club and the African Queen Project Host VIP’s

We are supporting the Kings Ridge Men’s Club as we host two of our biggest fans: Clermont Mayor Mr. Tim Murray and Mr. Bryant Ortiz, the Veterans Service Representative for Congressman Daniel Webster’s office.  Mr. Ortiz and Mayor Murray have provided significant support to the African Queen Project, and we wanted to show our appreciation by hosting them at our club dinner.

April 18th 2026

GROVELAND, FLORIDA

VFW Post 5277 Buddy Poppy Drive at The Groveland, FL Publix 

We are supporting VFW Post 5277 Buddy Poppy Drive in Groveland, FL, on Saturday, 7:30 am-3:00 pm.  We will set up and work the donation table at the Groveland, FL Publix. The “Julie Ann” will be on display along with historic WWII equipment and weapons. VFW Poppy proceeds (every penny!) go directly to help veterans in need.  Please come and visit us if you can.

April 11th 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

VFW Post 5277 Buddy Poppy Drive at The Clermont Home Depot

We are supporting VFW Post 5277 Buddy Poppy Drive in Clermont, FL, on Saturday, 7:30 am-3:00 pm.  We will set up and work the donation table at the Clermont, FL Home Depot. The “Julie Ann” will be on display along with historic WWII equipment and weapons. VFW Poppy proceeds (every penny!) go directly to help veterans in need.  Please come and visit us if you can.

March 21st 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

City of Clermont Historic Village Veterans Celebration

We are supporting the City of Clermont “Historic Village” Veterans Celebration from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The African Queen and the Julie Ann will be on display, along with a sizable WWII equipment and weapons display. The historic village has an excellent military museum and, during WWII, was the site of a US Army Searchlight Crew Training School.

March 7th 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

VFW Post 5277 and Lakeridge Winery 2nd Annual Car Show

We are supporting VFW Post 5277’s second annual car show in Clermont, FL.  The show is at the beautiful Lakeridge Winery in Clermont and features live Music, a DJ, and outstanding food and wine.  The African Queen, the Julie Ann, and a collection of historic WWII equipment and weapons will be on display.  The event starts at 9:00 am and runs until 8:00 pm.  We expect over 200 cars to attend

January 29th 2026

WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA

American Legion Post 63 National Commanders Breakfast

We are supporting American Legion Post 63, Winter Garden, Florida, National Commanders Breakfast, 8:30 am to 10 am on 29 Jan 26.  The “Julie Ann” will be on display, and we will be hosting 3 of our favorite people: CPL Robert Shafer, a 95-year-old Korean War Veteran; the esteemed Dr. Lawrence Buja, Purdue University; and my childhood classmate, Father John Haugen, MA, who is visiting for the week.  Our guest is the National Commander of the American Legion, Mr.  Dan K. Wiley.

January 24th 2026

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

VFW Post 5277 80th Birthday Celebration

We are supporting the VFW Post 5277 80th Birthday Celebration at Michael’s Foundation on Saturday, January 24, from 1 to 3 pm. The “Julie Ann” will be on display, and the Guy Fieri Foundation will provide lunch.  We will be hosting CPL Robert Shafer, a 96-year-old Korean War Veteran and dear friend.

January 13th 2026 

GROVELAND, FLORIDA

South Lake High School ROTC

We are supporting the South Lake High School ROTC program with displays and 6 hours of PowerPoint presentations to various classes on mission sets in Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, the Balkans, and others.  This is the 1st of future annual programs we will be doing in Groveland, Florida

January 10th 2026 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 87

We are supporting the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and attending the 2026 Planning Meeting to determine our participation in programs in 2026.  We are planning to join the DAV as a member.

December 11th 2025

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

CITY OF CLERMONT School District Career Day

We are supporting the Clermont Annual School District Career Day, Clermont, FL, on Thursday, 11th December 2025, from 09:00 am-4:00 pm.  We will set up 2 displays, African Queen and Julie Ann, and conduct classes throughout the day.  We are driving the African Queen to the event with a police escort.  “Story at 10” :-).

December 5-7  2025 

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

2025 Westgate military event for veterans

We are supporting Westgate Resorts and the Westgate Foundation, which honors Service Members, Veterans, and Gold Star families during their Military Weekend.  The African Queen and the Julie Ann will be on display.  This event is only open to active-duty, veterans, reserve, and National Guard soldiers.

November 15th 2025 

WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA

American Legion Post 63 Boys Program

We are supporting the American Legion Post 63 Boys Program, Winter Garden, FL, Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm.  We will set up and support the educational workshops all day. The “Julie Ann” will be on display.

November 11th 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Mission Barbeque Veterans Day Program

We will be supporting the Veteran-Friendly Mission Barbeque Veterans Program on Nov 11 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm.  The African Queen will be on display.   Mission Barbeque donates full meals to any veteran who visits any store in their chain.  The Clermont Mission Barbeque has donated meals to the Local FVW, American Legion, and various veteran organizations throughout the year.  They are a very patriotic business, and we encourage everyone to support them.  Come visit, see the vehicles, and grab a meal. 

November 11th 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

CITY OF CLERMONT VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

We will be a guest speaker at the Veterans Day Program, Clermont, FL.  Please join us in celebrating and recognizing all veterans, if you can.

October 25th 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

1st Annual VFW Fundraiser / Golf Tournament

We are supporting the VFW Post 5277 Golf Tournament in Clermont, FL, Saturday, 7:00 am-4:00 pm.  We will set up and support the fundraiser all day. The “African Queen” and the “Julie Ann” will be on display. All proceeds will benefit the post and the VFW Auxiliary.  Please come and visit us if you can.

October 18th 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Kings Ridge Car Club

We are supporting the 1st Baptist Church Fall Carnival in Clermont, FL, Saturday, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm.  We will be setting up and supporting the carnival the entire afternoon. The “African Queen” and the “Julie Ann” will be on display. Please come and visit us if you can.

October 18th 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

VFW Post 5277 Buddy Poppy Drive

We are supporting VFW Post 5277 Buddy Poppy Drive in Clermont, FL, on Saturday, 7:30 am-3:00 pm.  We will set up and work the donation table at the local Publix Grocery Store. The “Julie Ann” will be on display along with historic WWII equipment and weapons. VFW Poppy proceeds (every penny!) go directly to help veterans in need.  Please come and visit us if you can.

July 28nd 2025 

CLERMONT FLORIDA

African Queen Project Update

The African Queen finally comes home after 5 years of display tours in Ohio and Indiana.  We are glad to have our Queen back home and the opportunity to share her with the Orlando area and her Florida fans. 

September 13th 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

VFW Post 5277 Poppy Drive

We are supporting VFW Post 5277 Poppy Drive in Clermont, FL, Saturday, 7:30 am-3:00 pm at the Clermont Lowes.  We will be setting up and working the donation table the entire day. The “Julie Ann”  will be on display.VFW Poppy proceeds (every penny!) go directly to help veterans in need.  Please come and visit us if you can.

July 27th 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

The African Queen Project Honors Korean War Veterans

The African Queen joins the Florida Military Vehicle Heritage Group with Mission Barbeque to honor and celebrate Korean War Veterans and the signing of the Korean War Armistice on 27 July 1953.  The Ford GPW will be on display.  The event runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

December 2023 – July 2025

PORT CLINTON, OHIO

Liberty Aviation Museum

The African Queen Heads to the Liberty Air Museum in Port Clinton, Ohio, as a new exhibit for an 18-month loan period!

http://www.libertyaviationmuseum.org

April 10th 2025 

CLERMONT FLORIDA

Orchard Hills Car Show

We will be visiting the Orchard Hills Retirement Community, Clermont, FL, Thursday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.  We are looking forward to visiting veterans.

April 6th 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Watson Realty Breast Cancer Fundraiser and car show

We will be supporting the Clermont Breast Cancer Awareness Project at the Watson Realty Office, Clermont, FL, Sunday, 2 pm-5 pm.  We finally have some great weather, and we look forward to being on display for the public with the Julie Ann.

1st Of February 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Bees RV Park Car Show 

We will be supporting the Kings Ridge Car Club, Clermont, FL, at the Bees RV Park Car Show Saturday, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm.  The Julie Ann will be on display

20th Of January 2025 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

MLK Day Parade 

We will be supporting VFW Post 5277, Clermont, FL, at the Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) parade.  We will have a  Vietnam War Combat Vet as our passenger.  The AQP Team is lifetime members of the VFW and takes great pride in our military service. 

21st Of December 2024 

WINTER GARDEN, FLORIDA

Cars and Coffee Car Show

We will be on display to the public and will be showing off our new display board and easel.

14th Of December 2024 

GROVELAND,  FLORIDA

City of Groveland, FL Christmas Parade

We will be attending the Christmas Parade and are tasked with carrying a local dignitary.

11th Of November 2024 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

Kings Ridge Veterans Club Veterans Day Ceremony

LTC Koloc will give a Veterans Day Address at Kings Ridge for the community at 5:30 pm on November 11.  

11th Of November 2024 

CLERMONT, FLORIDA

City of Clermont Veterans Day Parade

The AQ Project will participate in the Veterans Day Parade with the American Legion Post 63 at 8:30 AM on November 11.  We will transport veterans in the 1942 GPW Jeep, the Julie Ann.

June 2024 – August 2024

Cincinnati Ohio

African Queen Project Move

The African Queen Project Moves Its Headquarters From Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, to Clermont, Florida, USA.  Sunshine and Beaches!

May 2022-November 2023

Portland, Indiana

Museum of the Soldier

The African Queen Heads to the Museum of the Soldier in May as a star display for an 18-month loan period!

2022-2023

Milford, Ohio

Great Oaks Career Campus 

The African Queen Project G-STEM Program, in conjunction with the Great Oaks Career Campus, will be restoring a 1942 Ford GPW WWII Jeep in support of veterans re-entering the workforce.