Trail Launches Social Media to Connect with History Enthusiasts
The Georgia WWII Heritage Trail officially launched pages on Facebook and Instagram, opening a dynamic new way to connect with World War II history enthusiasts across Georgia and the United States. This platform is designed to celebrate the stories, artifacts, and...
POW Museum Hosts Trail Planning Meeting, New Executive Commitee Elected
Feb 1, 2023 – The National POW Museum hosted the Trail annual meeting January 24th. Partners elected a new Executive Committee and also voted to seek a social media agency to conduct a social media campaign trial and explore the creation of a new website. Executive...
Savannah, Chatham County Selected American World War II Heritage City, Community by National Park Service
WASHINGTON (December 5, 2022) – The National Park Service announced today the designation of Savannah and Chatham County, and 17 new communities across the United States as American World War II Heritage Cities. These new additions follow the inaugural designation of...
City of Douglas holds Warbird Expo; Shining a light on WWII history
History came alive when some of the most iconic aircraft flown in World War II made a stop in the city of Douglas. Its been over 75 years since the B-17 'Flying Fortress, Texas Raiders' lifted into the skies over Europe—protecting this nation. This air armada holding...
Douglas to host Warbird Expo in late May
The Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport is excited to host the Warbird Expo featuring the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). Douglas is the last stop on the CAF’s journey along the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail. The WWII Flight Training Museum located on the grounds of...
‘We’re here to honor, educate, and inspire’: Macon, Georgia Warbird Expo to celebrate WWII veterans
The Museum of Aviation Foundation is hosting the event at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport.MACON, Ga. — This weekend, you will be able to enjoy the Macon, Georgia Warbird Expo. The Museum of Aviation Foundation is hosting it at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport....
Warbirds tour showcases World War II Heritage Trail
You’re not seeing things if you spot vintage World War II aircraft in the skies over Georgia in May and early June. Their appearance is part of a seven-city tour of historic planes from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) to introduce the 10-site World War II Heritage...
National Infantry Museum wins USA Today Awards
Congratulations! The National Infantry Museum just announced that the NIM was voted America's #1 Best Free Museum for the fourth year in a row! After winning America's #1 Best History Museum two years in a row NIM was voted America's #3 Best History Museum. Please...
2021 TravelBlazers
Even though no World War II battles were fought in or near Georgia, the all-consuming war effort affected just about everyone within its borders, leaving a trail of history that spans the entire state.
That history is now tied together through the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail, encompassing 10 sites from the coast to the border with Alabama to the Appalachian Mountains.
Hundreds of volunteers help plant thousands of flags ahead of Memorial Day at the Mighty Eighth
Flags for the Fallen honors those killed in the Mighty Eighth during World War IIVolunteers help set up "Flags for the Fallen"(Sam Bauman WTOC)POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - On Tuesday hundreds of volunteers were at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler...
National Infantry Museum awarded top honors — again — in USA Today rankings
The votes are in and the National Infantry Museum is still the best free museum in the country, according to USA Today. Beginning in mid-April, national travel experts with USA Today nominated 20 museums in a variety of categories. Votes could be cast each day for one...