Events

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to host the United States debut of Brian E. Krapf's new book A Churchill Treasury | Sir Winston's Public Service Through Memorabilia on August 25th at 2:00 pm. This event is free to the public, but registration is required: Register here […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Howard Mansfield, who will discuss his book I Will Tell No War Stories: What Our Fathers Left Unsaid about World War II. This program presented by the museum will take place on September 12th at 6:30 pm at […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites the public to a special screening of the documentary film, The Girl Who Wore Freedom, with Director Christian Taylor on Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 11:00am. The event is free to the public, but registration is required: https://forms.gle/HNeZejvWfXNQJBf97 About the Documentary The Girl Who Wore […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Jeff Duford, who will be discussing Eighth Air Force Technology | WWII to the Cold War. This program will take place on Saturday, November 9th at 11:00 am at the museum. Duford will explore the critical role of technological […]

In tribute to our nation’s heroes, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will open its doors on Monday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Veterans Day, welcoming veterans with free admission as a token of gratitude for their service. A special “Ringing of the Bells” ceremony will take place […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s Author Talk series is proud to present John Patrick Murphy, who will read and discuss his collection of poetry, World War II in Simple Poetry. This program will take place on Wednesday, November 13th, at 11:00 a.m. at the museum. World War II in Simple Poetry offers a unique glimpse […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Karen Hoaglund & Donna Burgard, who discuss the story of Lt. John R. “Bob” Hanzlik in Memoir of a World War II B-24 Pilot | The Story in His Own Words. This program will take place on Wednesday, November […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Carole Engle Avriett, who will read and discuss her book, Midnight in Ironbottom Sound: The Harrowing Story of Heroism in the Shark-Infested Waters of the Guadalcanal with a special introduction by Rear Admiral Cedric Pringle. This program will take […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will be hosting a student educational day event on Saturday, January 18. The focus is SPACE Exploration from WWII to the present. Hands on activities are included!  10am-3pm Admission is $6.00 for students/adults! Children under 6, WWII veterans  and members are always free!

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is excited to invite you to the museum on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the creation of the Eighth Air Force. On January 28, 1942, the charter for the Eighth Air Force was created in a former National Guard Armory in […]

  The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Kaitlin Oster, who will be discussing her grandparents love story in Letters to Loretta: The World War II Love Letter Story of Harold & Loretta Schwerdt. This event will take place on February 1st at 11:00 am […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author & astronaut Jan Davis, PhD., who will be discussing how her father spent his time as a POW during World War II in Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot & POW. This event will take […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Rona Simmons, who will be discussing her latest book No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24,1944. This program will take place on February 26th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to […]

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Through the Lens of World War II. The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites families, students, and educators to a day of discovery and innovation at H+STEM Day on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This engaging event will showcase the exciting connections […]

Chatham County, GA – The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Dr. Michael Darter, who will discuss his best-selling book, Vanished in Valor | Cold Case Search for my MIA Brother on Wednesday March 12h, at 11:00 a.m. at the museum. The program is free to […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's Author Talk series is proud to present Peggy Scholberg, who will discuss her latest book, Girls in a World at War on Wednesday March 21st  at 11:00 a.m. at the museum. The program is free to the public, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/adPXQ5JVD6yvMrTB7  About the Book […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is honored to host New York Times bestselling author Robert M. Edsel as part of the museum’s Author Talk series on Wednesday, April 23, at 11:00 a.m. This special program marks the launch of his highly anticipated new book, Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and […]

Thursday, May 8, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites the public to join in commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day with Salute to Victory, a special one-day educational celebration honoring the end of World War II in Europe. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., visitors of all […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force honors and remembers the 26,000 airmen of the Eighth Air Force in World War II who never returned home with Flags for the Fallen: 26,000 Flags | One Mission. This unique memorial flag garden of remembrance includes a 48-star American flag for each of the 26,000 […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Dr. Rebecca Youngblood Vaughn, who will be discussing her father’s story in Crumm’s Crew | B-17 Jack the Ripper. This event will take place on June 21st at 11:00 am at the museum. The event is free to […]

Motor Pool H+STEM Day at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia Touch, Tinker, Learn: From Trucks to TakeoffSaturday, August 16, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Admission: $6 per guest | Members Free Join us at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force for Motor Pool, a […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Becky Aikman, who will be discussing her book Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II. This program will take place on September 10th at 11:00 am at the museum. […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Clint Smith, who will be discussing his book Images of Georgia: The Georgia Air National Guard. This program will take place on October 8th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the public, […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Jay Stout, who will be discussing his book Hell’s Angels | The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II. This program will take place on October 8th at 11:00 am at the museum. […]

One of the greatest accomplishments of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II was the rapid training of hundreds of thousands of flying and ground personnel. This fall, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites students and history enthusiasts to step into that story through an immersive Bombardier School program […]

One of the greatest accomplishments of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II was the rapid training of hundreds of thousands of flying and ground personnel. This fall, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites students and history enthusiasts to step into that story through an immersive Bombardier School program […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Jean Allen, who will be discussing her book, on her uncle, William Davis Allen | Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, 2nd Lt., American Navigator. This program will take place on October 18th at 11:00 am at the museum. The […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Author Talk series is proud to present Yvonne Caputo, author of Flying with Dad: A Father, a Daughter, and the Hidden Gifts of His Stories from WWII. The book tells the story of her father, Captain Michael Caputo of the 467th Bomb Group. The program […]

The Herman Lodinger Memorial Lecture is on October 28th at 6:30 pm at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. Lee Pollock is an award-winning historian, writer and public speaker on the life of Sir Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill is an icon of modern history.  From his first election to Parliament in 1900 […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Donald Pattillo, who will be discussing his book Romance in Flight. This program will take place on November 12th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the public, but please register at https://forms.gle/cybVDYYZBA9xDoSo6 […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is proud to host a special event on December 7th at 2 pm to commemorate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Sponsored by the Navy League of Savannah, this event will feature keynote speaker Captain Leonard Jones, along with readings, music, and a special tribute to Pearl Harbor […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present a documentary screening of the Kriegie Kids: On our Father’s Trail with three of the participants for a Q & A to follow. This program will take place on December 11th at 10:00 am at the museum. The […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is excited to invite you to the museum in Pooler on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to celebrate the 84th anniversary of the creation of the Eighth Air Force. On January 28, 1942, the charter for the Eighth Air Force was created in a former National Guard […]

H+STEM Family Day | Space and the Eighth Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Chatham County, GA - Blast off into discovery at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force during H+STEM Day, taking place Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This special event launches […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Annette Laing, who will be discussing Oversexed, Overpaid, and Over Here? Britain hosts American servicemen during WWII. This program will take place on February 7th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series is proud to present author Steve Snyder, who will be discussing Shot Down! This program will take place on February 7th at 1:00 pm at the museum. The program is free to the public, but please register at https://forms.gle/8veZzbnPvss9C62XA Optional Lunch: Join […]

Explore history, arts, and cultural sites in communities throughout Georgia as over 100 museums and historic sites across the state open to the public for free during this popular annual event organized as part of the annual Georgia History Festival. Don’t miss out on Super Museum Sunday! Admission is free all day on Sunday, February 8th, […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host The Short Snorter Project, a traveling exhibit showcasing rare and historic World War II artifacts, on Tuesday, February 24, and Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with a presentation by The Short Snorter Project founder, Tom Sparks at 11 am. The program is free to the […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's is hosting a screening of the documentary film Behind the Lines followed by a Q&A with film director and writer John B. Benitz and book author Andrew Carroll. This program will take place on March 4th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free […]

The Hindsight Film Festival presents an exclusive look at the personal story of three exceptional astronauts who came together in America’s race for the Moon – Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee. With exceptional access granted to the production team along with a rich unseen personal archive, it's a story of jeopardy, adventure, tragedy […]

Step back into the American Home Front during World War II at the Mighty Eighth’s next H+STEM Day! While millions of Americans served overseas, millions more remained at home supporting the war effort through hard work, innovation, and sacrifice. From rationing and victory gardens to scientific breakthroughs and industrial production, life on the Home Front […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, and presenting sponsor VyStar, honor and remember the 26,000 airmen of the Eighth Air Force in World War II who never returned home with Flags for the Fallen: 26,000 Flags | One Mission. This unique memorial flag garden of remembrance includes a 48-star American flag for […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Mighty Talk series is proud to present author Jan Cress Dondi, who will be discussing her bestselling book The Navigator’s Letter. This program will take place on May 24th at 1:00 pm at the museum as part of the Flags for the Fallen weekend programming. […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Mighty Talk series is proud to present editor Bob Korkuc, who will be discussing his book Life of the 381st Bomb Group: The World War II Diary of Eighth Air Force Chaplain James Good Brown. This program will take place on May 24th at 2:30 […]

One of the greatest accomplishments of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II was the training of hundreds of thousands of flying and ground personnel for its air armada. Now is your chance to glimpse into the demanding training for a navigator and bombardier. Plot a course using dead reckoning and get your […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host the Savannah premiere of the documentary 10 Good Men on Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a special question-and-answer session with film director, Trent "TJ" Jones. Admission is $8 and can be purchased […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Mighty Talk series continue with A Fortress and a Legacy, presented by J. Ross Geene. This program will take place on August 20th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the public, but please register at https://forms.gle/CkGJ5Y7RLhsThypf6 Optional Lunch: Join us […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Mighty Talk series continues with One Pilot’s Story: From Pittsburg to the Ardennes, presented by Bruce Halley. This program will take place on August 26th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the public, but please register at https://forms.gle/RpZKBZ2HCT3PNMMN9 Optional Lunch: […]

One of the greatest accomplishments of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II was the rapid training of hundreds of thousands of flying and ground personnel. The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force invites students and history enthusiasts to step into that story through an immersive Bombardier School program led by […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Mighty Talk series continues with Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen, with award-winning investigative journalist and author Cheryl Thompson. This program will take place on October 10th at 11:00 am at the museum. The program is free to the public, but please register […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Mighty Talk series continue with A Convenient Villain: Charles A. Lindbergh’s remarkable and controversial legacy preparing the U.S. for war, with author Dr. Jonathan Reich, M.D. This program will take place on October 25th at 2:00 pm at the museum. The program is free to […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Mighty Talk series continue with A Convenient Villain: Charles A. Lindbergh’s remarkable and controversial legacy preparing the U.S. for war, with author Dr. Jonathan Reich, M.D. This program will take place on October 25th at 2:00 pm at the museum. The program is free to […]

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s monthly Mighty Talk series continue with Enemies No More where Adam Makos shares the remarkable true stories behind two of his books—his bestselling classic A Higher Call and his newest release, Tidal Wave—both true tales of courage, humanity, and wartime enemies who became unlikely friends. This program will take […]