Sgt. Dinwiddie's War │ B-17s, POWs and the Belgian Underground in World War II By Terry Irwin Saturday, January 29, 1944 -- it was the day that forever changed the life of T/Sgt. Don Dinwiddie, radioman on the G.I. Sheets, a B-17 bomber on a mission to destroy Nazi targets in Frankfurt, Germany. Please join […]
Visit the airbases of the Eighth Air Force in England to gain a deeper understanding of their bravery and dedication.
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 […]
Explore history, arts, and culture in communities throughout Georgia as over 100 museums and historic sites across the state open to the public for free during this popular event organized as part of the annual Georgia History Festival. Check out our Partners on the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail.
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 […]