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...

Victory at Last: Georgia and the End of World War II

On September 2, 1945, representatives of the Empire of Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. The ceremony brought an official end to World War II, concluding nearly six years of global conflict and almost four years...

Celebrating 250 Years of the Infantry, US Army

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OUR NATION, THE INFANTRY HAS LED THE FIGHT On June 14th, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized ten companies of riflemen to be raised for the new Continental Army. We recognize this day as the Army’s birthday, but it is more specifically the...

Trail Commemorates Veterans Day with Statewide Events

November 5, 2024 – The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail, comprising 11 museums and historic sites dedicated to preserving the stories and legacy of the Greatest Generation in Georgia, is hosting a series of events in commemoration of Veterans Day 2024. This collaborative...