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The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail has reached an exciting milestone: more than 10,000 visitors have explored the Trail’s website since its relaunch in June 2024. This strong first year of digital engagement underscores the public’s growing interest in learning...

In 1944, a young aviation cadet named Joseph A. Peterburs earned his silver wings and began a journey that would carry him from rural Georgia to the skies over war-torn Europe. Today, at 100 years old, he remains a living link to the courage and sacrifice of the...

Each year, on the second Sunday in August, communities across America observe National Spirit of ’45 Day — a time to honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who came together to win World War II and then built the peace that followed....

Chatham County, GA (August 4, 2025) — A powerful symbol of wartime resilience and sacrifice has arrived in Georgia. On Friday, August 1, a 1902 German box car, one of the few remaining examples of its kind, was received by the Georgia Ports Authority. Originally built...

Three partner museums have been nominated in the Best Museum category of the 2025 “Best in Georgia” Awards by The Georgia Business Journal! These nominations are a testament to the incredible work being done by our member institutions to preserve and share the stories...

Chatham County, GA, July 2025 – The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them...

 PEACHTREE CITY, GA. (July 16, 2025) – Five vintage aircraft from Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia are flying cross-country to the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In and Convention in Oshkosh, Wis., July 21-27, 2025. The Airbase fleet includes four...

The beam is from Marmion Farm in Ravenoville, Normandy, France, which was strategically located between the seaborne landing area of Utah Beach and the drop zones of the 101st Airborne Division. It is from a building constructed in 1787.  The beam is from an axe cut,...

An Arkansan is exploring a WWII Heritage Trail in their state. Recently, Ms. Rachel Ball, a volunteer at the Jacksonville Museum of Military History in Jacksonville, Arkansas, reached out to our Executive Committee for advice. She came across the Georgia WWII Heritage...

From the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force After more than eight decades of unanswered questions, the family of Second Lieutenant Milton L. Hymes, Jr. will lay his remains to rest with full military honors in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia at...

POOLER, GA., July 3, 2025 –The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is proud to announce the recent acquisition of a remarkable collection of artwork by Corporal Anthony “Tony” Starcer, an artist renowned for his nose art during World War II. Starcer served...

As we approach July 4th, the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail and our dedicated Trail partners proudly encourage communities across our state to celebrate Independence Day with renewed spirit and reverence. This year's celebration holds special significance: it marks the...

The US Eighth Air Force, the National Museum of the US Air Force and the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force proudly announce the reallocation of an extraordinary artifact of World War II aviation history: a B-24 Liberator from the collection of the...

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia, will host one of the largest birthday celebrations in its history—a high-energy, family-friendly event marking the 250th birthday of the United States Army and its first branch, the...

On June 6, 2025 - 81 years to the day since the D-Day invasion—a new memorial was unveiled at the historic La Fière Bridge Memorial Site in Normandy to honor the heroic Airmen of the Eighth Air Force. These men, who fought and fell in the boundless skies over Europe...

June 5, 2025 - The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail proudly commemorates the 81st anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal moments in world history. On June 6, 1944, more than 156,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, in the largest...

June 1, 2025 – The Museum of Aviation commemorated D-Day May 31st with a WWII Living History Day featuring Kelly’s Zero’s, an all-volunteer historical reenacting organization.  Kelly's Zeroes, one of the largest reenacting organizations in Georgia, showcased weapons,...

 May 20, 2025 - As Memorial Day approaches, the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail invites the public to honor the more than 1.3 million American military personnel that have died in wars and other military conflicts since the Revolutionary War by participating in...

On May 18, 2025, the Trail joined the global community in celebrating International Museum Day—a moment to honor the vital role museums play in preserving history, fostering education, and connecting generations. Here in Georgia, this day holds special significance as...

May 14, 2025 - Camp Toccoa at Currahee has officially joined the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail, becoming the newest addition to a network of historic sites dedicated to preserving the stories and sacrifices of Georgia's World War II veterans. Together with the Currahee...

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA., May 6, 2025 – The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is calling on our community to take part in a powerful act of remembrance.  The museum is proud to announce the fifth annual Flags for the Fallen, a moving tribute honoring the...

May 1, 2025 - The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail has received a major boost in visibility thanks to a feature article in the May 2025 issue of Georgia Magazine, the official publication of Georgia Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs). Reaching more than 2...

April 23, 2025 - The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail has earned a prestigious spot on StyleBlueprint’s “15+ Top Trails in the South” list, a recognition that underscores its significance in preserving and showcasing the state's rich World War II history. This...

April 22, 2025 - The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins and St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum, along with the World War II Home Front Museum, have been honored by WorldAtlas as two of the "8 Best Museums in Georgia." This recognition highlights their significant...

April 22, 2025 - The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame (GAAHOF) proudly announces its 32nd Annual Enshrinement Banquet and Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. This prestigious event will take place at the Museum of Aviation’s Century of Flight Hangar in Warner...

April 18, 2025 – Airbase Georgia has launched the return of the popular Georgia Warbird Tour, a campaign that will bring living history to communities across the state. This dynamic tour will feature historic World War II aircraft at airshows, community festivals and...

April 16, 2025 – Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia, the largest World War II flying museum in Georgia and one of the largest in the Southeast, will host a special screening of Crosswinds: The Courageous Life of Cornelia Fort, a new documentary celebrating...

April 15, 2025 - Andersonville National Historic Site has released a new four-part video series honoring American ex-prisoners of war. The series, now available on the site’s official YouTube channel and social media platforms, features moving interviews and personal...

April 11, 2025 – Camp Toccoa at Currahee, the historic training ground of America’s first WWII paratroopers, has officially been added to the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail, a statewide initiative dedicated to preserving the stories and sites of the Greatest...

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is honoring and remembering 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...