The Story Behind Georgia’s WWII Memorials

Across Georgia, World War II memorials stand in courthouse squares, parks, museums, military installations, and small-town gathering places. Some are elaborate monuments. Others are simple plaques bearing names. Each asks us to do the same thing: remember. More than...

Trail Partners Unite for Currahee Military Weekend in Toccoa

Two Georgia World War II Heritage Trail partners, Currahee Military Museum and Camp Toccoa at Currahee, are joining the Toccoa community for the 22nd Annual Currahee Military Weekend. From October 1 through 4, visitors can explore the places and stories that connect...

Following the Flight Path of Georgia’s WWII Aviators

Look toward the sky almost anywhere in Georgia and you may see evidence of the state’s aviation legacy. Commercial aircraft connect Georgia with the world, military aircraft continue to operate here, and local airports serve communities across the state. At museums...

The georgia home front

World War II changed life across Georgia. Sons and daughters left home for military service. Camps and airfields brought new people into towns across the state, while factories and shipyards worked to meet wartime demands. The war also reached into kitchens, grocery...