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PEACHTREE CITY, GA (January 13, 2026) – The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail will join museums and historic sites across the state for Super Museum Sunday on Sunday, Feb. 8, from noon to 4 p.m., offering free public access and educational experiences as part of...

The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail today announced the first organizations to join its new Affiliate Partner Program, formally welcoming Roosevelt’s Little White House, Fort Oglethorpe, and the E.L. Greenway Welcome Center as Affiliate Partners. The Affiliate...

As winter descended on the European front in December 1944, the largest and bloodiest battle fought by the United States in World War II erupted in the dense Ardennes Forest of Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, this massive German...

On December 30th, the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail will proudly mark the anniversary of the activation of the 555th Parachute Infantry Company, better known as the Triple Nickles, one of the most groundbreaking units in U.S. Army history. Activated in December...

The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail is delighted to share that Camp Toccoa at Currahee will host its annual Christmas at Camp Toccoa celebration on Saturday, December 20, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This family-friendly holiday tradition brings World War II history to life...

As the nation reflects on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, CAF Airbase Georgia—one of the largest flying museums in the Southeast and a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail —is advancing one of its most ambitious restoration efforts:...

The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail proudly announces that Andersonville National Historic Site, home to the National Prisoner of War Museum, will participate in Wreaths Across America on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, December 13, 2025. On that day, more...

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has been named Best Museum in the 2025 Best of Georgia Awards, presented by Georgia Business Journal. This prestigious award celebrates the museum’s excellence and recognizes its dedication to preserving the history...

The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail announces the retirement of Brenda Carlan, Executive Director of the Currahee Military Museum, and recognizes her remarkable contributions to preserving Georgia’s World War II history. Carlan, who began as a museum volunteer in 2000,...

The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail will join the nation on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in honoring the 2,403 Americans killed during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day marks the moment that catapulted the United States into World War...

The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail joins the aviation community across our state and nation in mourning the passing of Pat Epps, a Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame inductee and Living Legend of Aviation. A lifelong aviator, entrepreneur, and steward of one of...

The following article below was published in the November 4 issue of Highlights for GHS Affiliate Chapters HONORING VETERANS DAY ON THE GEORGIA WORLD WAR II HERITAGE TRAIL: COMMEMORATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR IIChris Madrid, Trail Secretary As...

PEACHTREE CITY, GA. (October 20, 2025) – Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will host its final Open House of the year on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Airbase hangar, 1200 Echo Ct., Peachtree City, adjacent to the Atlanta...

The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail has joined the Georgia Press Association as an affiliate member, launching a statewide outreach effort to help local newspapers share Georgia’s World War II stories of courage, innovation, and sacrifice. Established in 2021, the Trail...

This October, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia, invites visitors to experience World War II history through distinctive programs blending education, remembrance, and inspiration. From author talks to immersive learning and aviation...

The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail today announced the introduction of its Affiliate Partner Program, inviting museums, historic sites, and community organizations across the state to join in preserving and sharing the stories of Georgia’s Greatest Generation....

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host its next monthly Author Talk on Wednesday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m., featuring author Lt. Col. (ret) Jay Stout. Stout will discuss his acclaimed book Hell’s Angels: The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in...

The World War II Flight Training Museum in Douglas has received new support to safeguard its historic legacy. The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office has awarded the City of Douglas a $6,780 subgrant to fund the museum’s master plan. The grant is part of a...

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce invites the community and visitors from across the region to step back in time and celebrate the legacy of America’s WWII paratroopers during Currahee Military Weekend, October 2–5, 2025. In July 1942, more than 5,000 men...

On September 19, 2025, the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail joins the nation in observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day—a solemn occasion to remember American prisoners of war and those still missing. Anchored by the National Prisoner of War Museum in Andersonville,...

The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail proudly welcomes Dr. Whitney Nell Stewart as the new Executive Director of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society and the World War II Home Front Museum, a founding partner of the Trail. Dr. Stewart, who previously served as...

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2025) – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia, a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail, will bring history to life on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, with a Warbird Rides Day at Athens–Ben Epps Airport (KAHN). Visitors...

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 August 15, the United States observes National Airborne Day, a time to honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served in airborne forces since their inception in 1940. The date marks the anniversary of the first official Army parachute...

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...