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SUMMARY:H+STEM Day at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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 between history and STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics)\, highlighting the incredible advancements that shaped World War II and continue to impact the world today. \nFrom aerodynamics and cryptography to medical innovations and engineering feats\, attendees will explore hands-on activities and gain a deeper understanding of how science and technology played a critical role in the success of the Eighth Air Force during the war. \n“We’re excited to bring STEM to life through history\,” said Heather Thies\, Director of Education at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. “This event allows visitors to see firsthand how wartime innovations paved the way for modern advancements in aviation\, medicine\, and engineering.” \nThanks to a generous grant provided by the Georgia Department of Education\, admission is free for all H+STEM participants. Whether you’re a history buff\, a science enthusiast\, or just looking for a fun family outing\, H+STEM Day promises to be an unforgettable experience.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/hstem-day-at-the-mighty-8th/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force":MAILTO:marketing@mightyeighth.org
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SUMMARY:Museum of Aviation for Family Aviation Day!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars!! Join the Museum of Aviation for Family Aviation Day! Our FREE event will have open cockpits and aircraft to explore\, WWII re-enactors to engage with\, exciting STEM activities\, pilots and guides telling their own fascinating stories tied with the aircraft\, and much more! We can’t wait to welcome you!\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit our website at: https://museumofaviation.org/moa…/family-aviation-day-moa/
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/museum-of-aviation-for-family-aviation-day/
CATEGORIES:Museum of Aviation
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SUMMARY:Thoaston - Upson Archaeology Day
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URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/thoaston-upson-archaeology-day/
LOCATION:Thomaston Goes to War\, 800 Church Street\, Thomaston\, GA\, 30286\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thomaston Goes To War
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250312T110000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk | Vanished in Valor at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program is free to the public\, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/VdbuxJMSwNWLMqgK9 \nAbout the Book \nVanished In Valor unravels the true story of Staff Sergeant Eugene F. Darter\, a crew member in the esteemed 8th Air Force during World War II. Originally recruited by the US Navy in 1931 to become an undercover investigator of subversive activities\, he later went on to become a private detective investigator and then joined the Army Air Force war effort in 1942. During his last furlough home\, he formed a deep bond with his younger brother\, Michael\, before heading to the bloody World War frontlines. In 1943 a fierce battle raged over Nazi-occupied Europe\, and every day young airmen faced great risk of injury and death. Eugene and his crew embarked on a perilous mission that led to injuries and imprisonment of seven (POW)\, and the mysterious disappearance of three who never returned at the end of the war (MIA)\, including Eugene. \nDecades of mourning and speculation followed\, with Michael vowing to uncover the truth of his brother’s vanishment. In 2000\, a serendipitous internet search led to the incredible discovery of four surviving crewmates\, who shared what they knew about Eugene and the two pilots\, and the rest of the crew during fierce aerial combat. These and other discoveries ignited an investigative journey through eye-witnesses’ stories of heroism\, love\, loss\, and miracles. \nAbout the Author \nDr. Michael Darter\, a dedicated author and engineering professor\, who has devoted years of his life to discovering the fate of his brother Eugene and crewmates. With meticulous research\, Vanished In Valor presents a strong tribute to their sacrifice. Michael has engaged with surviving crewmates\, families\, veterans\, institutions\, archives\, and fellow researchers\, weaving together the tapestry of their fateful mission. In his endeavor to honor the fallen and offer closure\, Michael sheds light on the horrors of war\, where so many airmen paid the ultimate sacrifice\, never to return home. The latest search for Eugene’s remains led to the review of more than 800 X-files of buried\, unknown Americans in Europe\, and the discovery of a few potential matches with Eugene that after further documentation will be submitted to the US Government for DNA testing. Dr. Darter advocates for more DNA testing of remains of unknowns to “Bring Them Home\,” to better preserve and honor their ultimate sacrifice.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-vanished-in-valor-at-the-mighty-8th/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force":MAILTO:marketing@mightyeighth.org
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SUMMARY:National Rosie the Riveter Day
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URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/national-rosie-the-riveter-day/
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SUMMARY:Author Talk | Girls in a World at War at the Mighty 8th
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program is free to the public\, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/adPXQ5JVD6yvMrTB7 \n About the Book \nAfter visiting a friend who returned from World War II confined in a body cast\, Kathy Collens felt compelled to enlist in the war effort. In 1944\, at the age of 23\, she joined the Army. Despite her background as a college-educated dietician from an affluent family\, and having attended the 1936 Berlin Olympics\, Kathy discovered nothing could fully prepare her for the realities of war. \n​Girls in a World at War offers a firsthand account of Kathy and four other young women who served in the 223rd General Hospital. Stationed in France\, they operated out of a converted horse barn situated near the 82nd Airborne quarters and in close proximity to the Battle of the Bulge. Their patients included survivors released from the Dachau concentration camp. \n​The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of crossing the Atlantic\, lodging in a castle\, working with German prisoners of war\, and attempts to make dehydrated food and Spam taste good. The book describes the experiences of weddings\, a paratroopers’ jump-off dance\, and the surprise of a baby’s birth\, immersing readers in the narrative. Their adventures included interludes in Switzerland\, sailing in the Mediterranean\, and the jubilation of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The story also touches on visits to Paris\, Biarritz\, and trips to the magnificent Reims Cathedral to see ‘The Angel of the Smile’ statue and attend a memorable Christmas Eve service. Romantic entanglements add another layer of complexity to the girls’ wartime journey. \n​Throughout their trials\, these women provided invaluable support to each other\, navigating the tragedies of war with resilience and camaraderie. As readers engage with their stories\, they’ll find themselves laughing and perhaps shedding a tear\, gaining a rare insight into the female perspective of war\, grounded in real-life events.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-girls-in-a-world-at-war-at-the-mighty-8th/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force":MAILTO:marketing@mightyeighth.org
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SUMMARY:Third Annual "Wings & Things" Festival & Fly-in
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URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/third-annual-wings-things-festival-fly-in/
LOCATION:WWII Flight Training Base Douglas\, GA\, 1 Airport Circle\, DOUGLAS\, GA\, 31533\, United States
CATEGORIES:World War II Flight Training Museum
ORGANIZER;CN="WWII Flight Training Museum":MAILTO:contact@wwiiflighttraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250326T110000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk | Tuskegee Airmen at the Mighty Eighth
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s Author Talk series proudly presents Bob Sheppard\, sharing the powerful story of his father\, MSgt. James Sheppard\, and his service with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Join us Wednesday\, March 26\, at 11:00 a.m. at the museum for this inspiring presentation. \nThis program is free to the public\, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/ChW2HSVa5cuXMQ3Q8 \nAbout the Talk \nGrowing up in the 1960s and ’70s\, Bob Sheppard and his siblings had no idea that their father\, MSgt. James Sheppard\, had served in an all-Black segregated unit of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. It wasn’t until later in life that Bob had the opportunity to accompany his father to air shows\, speaking engagements\, and special events\, meeting the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and learning firsthand about their courage\, resilience\, and service. \nAfter his father was no longer able to travel\, Bob stepped in to carry forward his story. Since MSgt. Sheppard’s passing in 2018\, Bob traveled the country\, sharing his father’s experiences and the lasting legacy of the famed 332nd Fighter Group. \nNow\, audiences will have the unique opportunity to hear Bob Sheppard’s compelling presentation\, where he will share a deeply personal account of hardship\, determination\, and triumph. His talk will include a segment from a documentary he co-produced\, offering a powerful glimpse into his father’s journey—from training in Alabama and Michigan to serving in Italy at the height of WWII. \nAbout the Speaker \nA veteran of the broadcasting\, financial services\, and corporate sustainability industries\, Bob Sheppard retired after leading sales and marketing efforts for a U.S. firm specializing in commercial and industrial drones. His passion for history and storytelling now fuels his mission to ensure that the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen continues to inspire future generations.
URL:https://www.georgiawwiitrail.org/event/author-talk-tuskegee-airmen-at-the-mighty-eighth/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force\, 175 Bourne Avenue\, Pooler\, GA\, 31322\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force":MAILTO:marketing@mightyeighth.org
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