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Veterans Day – National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
November 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 11 Veterans Day activities
10-3
Museum hours: 10-5
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR ALL VETERANS
Museum Members are FREE | WWII Veterans & Children under 6 are always free.
In collaboration with the Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce
10-3
Museum hours: 10-5
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR ALL VETERANS
Museum Members are FREE | WWII Veterans & Children under 6 are always free.
In collaboration with the Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce
*Food Trucks
Located in the museum parking lot.
Museum admission not required.
Pop’s Grilling
Popcorn Geeks
Chazito’s
Big Dawgs
Located in the museum parking lot.
Museum admission not required.
Pop’s Grilling
Popcorn Geeks
Chazito’s
Big Dawgs
*Marketplace Vendors
Located in the Maj General Lewis E. Lyle Rotunda
Paracord by Taz
Eagle Creations
Located in the Maj General Lewis E. Lyle Rotunda
Paracord by Taz
Eagle Creations
Included with museum admission from 10-3
*Patriotic craft activities for children and adults.
*P-51 Blue Nosers of Bodney P-51 Large Scale Models on display.
*Patriotic craft activities for children and adults.
*P-51 Blue Nosers of Bodney P-51 Large Scale Models on display.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11am Bells of Peace Ceremony
Located in the Memorial Garden next to the Chapel of the Fallen Eagles
Included with museum admission.
Ceremony honoring the Fallen. “Per the Armistice signed between the nations of a world at war, as the clock hands pointed to the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, the ceaseless roar of shells and rata-tat-tat of gunfire that had shaken the western front for four relentless years just stopped. The harmonious ringing of bells celebrating not victory, but peace, resounding with a promise of a brighter tomorrow after so many years of darkness and devastation.”
Located in the Memorial Garden next to the Chapel of the Fallen Eagles
Included with museum admission.
Ceremony honoring the Fallen. “Per the Armistice signed between the nations of a world at war, as the clock hands pointed to the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, the ceaseless roar of shells and rata-tat-tat of gunfire that had shaken the western front for four relentless years just stopped. The harmonious ringing of bells celebrating not victory, but peace, resounding with a promise of a brighter tomorrow after so many years of darkness and devastation.”
11:30am “Skip Liberty: Shooting in Vietnam“ by Tommy Dilger Documentary Screening in the Colonial Group Inc Art Gallery
FREE admission to the documentary screening.
DOCUMENTARY SYNOPSIS: James “Skip” Liberty enlisted in the Army in 1968. During his tour in Vietnam from ‘69-’70, Skip shot 3,100 feet of Super 8 film, just over 3 hours worth. Upon returning to the states, the film was sealed in a box and placed in storage, Skip had never seen the footage he shot. Until now.
FREE admission to the documentary screening.
DOCUMENTARY SYNOPSIS: James “Skip” Liberty enlisted in the Army in 1968. During his tour in Vietnam from ‘69-’70, Skip shot 3,100 feet of Super 8 film, just over 3 hours worth. Upon returning to the states, the film was sealed in a box and placed in storage, Skip had never seen the footage he shot. Until now.
1pm “Silver Dollar Girls” By Margaret DiBenedetto
Author Talk in the Colonial Group Inc Art Gallery
FREE admission to the talk.
“In 1941, General Hap Arnold made a surprising and bold decision to allow civilian female pilots to assist in the effort to win WWII. For 2 years, more than 1,000 women flew military aircraft as WASP – Women Airforce Service Pilots. They flew within the US to free up male pilots for combat.”
Join us as WASP daughter Margaret DiBenedetto tells her mother’s story. DiBenedetto’s book, Silver Dollar Girls is available at the Museum Store and online at shop.mightyeighth.org
Please register for the talk at https://forms.gle/Gy6oyZzEUnQXDkeVA
Purchase your copy of “Silver Dollar Girls” at https://shop.mightyeighth.org/books/
Author Talk in the Colonial Group Inc Art Gallery
FREE admission to the talk.
“In 1941, General Hap Arnold made a surprising and bold decision to allow civilian female pilots to assist in the effort to win WWII. For 2 years, more than 1,000 women flew military aircraft as WASP – Women Airforce Service Pilots. They flew within the US to free up male pilots for combat.”
Join us as WASP daughter Margaret DiBenedetto tells her mother’s story. DiBenedetto’s book, Silver Dollar Girls is available at the Museum Store and online at shop.mightyeighth.org
Please register for the talk at https://forms.gle/Gy6oyZzEUnQXDkeVA
Purchase your copy of “Silver Dollar Girls” at https://shop.mightyeighth.org/books/
2:30pm “Skip Liberty: Shooting in Vietnam“ by Tommy Dilger
Documentary Screening in the Colonial Group Inc Art Gallery
FREE admission to the documentary screening.
DOCUMENTARY SYNOPSIS: James “Skip” Liberty enlisted in the Army in 1968. During his tour in Vietnam from ‘69-’70, Skip shot 3,100 feet of Super 8 film, just over 3 hours worth. Upon returning to the states, the film was sealed in a box and placed in storage, Skip had never seen the footage he shot. Until now.
Documentary Screening in the Colonial Group Inc Art Gallery
FREE admission to the documentary screening.
DOCUMENTARY SYNOPSIS: James “Skip” Liberty enlisted in the Army in 1968. During his tour in Vietnam from ‘69-’70, Skip shot 3,100 feet of Super 8 film, just over 3 hours worth. Upon returning to the states, the film was sealed in a box and placed in storage, Skip had never seen the footage he shot. Until now.
Contact 912-748-8888 or education@mightyeighth.org for details.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Where Every Day Is Veterans Day
Where Every Day Is Veterans Day
