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SUMMARY:History AAR with Stephen Moore
DESCRIPTION:History AAR \nTour Guide Annie invites you to join us Saturday\, 19 November 2022\, at 2:30 PM* to hear an After Action Review by Stephen L. Moore\, author of Blood and Fury. Moore will discuss the American hero Sergeant Lafayette Pool\, America’s top tanker ace of WWII\, and his crew as they fight through France\, Belgium and Germany in 1944 behind the guns of a Sherman tank. \nFollowing the AAR Hors D\’oeuvres will be served and books by Stephen L. Moore will be available for sale. \nAll attendees will be entered into a raffle to receive a signed copy of Stephen Moore\’s Patton Payback and a bottle of Patton Armored Diesel (must be 21 to win). \nCost:  $20 (includes museum admission) \n \n* Start time will be adjusted +/- 1 hour depending on the start time of the Texas A&M Game to avoid game day traffic.  Game time should be announced by November 7. \nAbout the Book \nBlood and Fury:  The World War II Story of Tank Sergeant Lafayette “War Daddy” Pool  \nFor Dutton Caliber\’s American War Heroes series\, the gripping and action-packed combat story of America’s most celebrated tank commander\, Staff Sergeant Lafayette “War Daddy” Pool. \nLafayette Pool provided inspiration for Brad Pitt’s character “War Daddy” Collier in the movie Fury\, but his true story is less known. Here\, acclaimed author Stephen L. Moore writes the first full-length narrative to honor the valiant Texan tanker. A champion Golden Gloves boxer turned U.S. Army legend\, Pool was known as the “ace of tankers” for destroying more than five enemy tanks in head-to-head combat. Sporting a pair of cowboy boots and a confident smile\, Pool and his tank\, In the Mood\, fearlessly led the charge into at least twenty-one different engagements across France\, Belgium\, and Germany in World War II. His 3rd Armored superiors credit Pool’s crew with destroying at least 275 enemy vehicles\, capturing 250 or more enemy soldiers\, and killing or wounding more than a thousand opponents. In one three-day period alone\, they knocked out four German tanks\, three anti-tank guns\, and fifty armored vehicles\, creating an overwhelming number of enemy casualties. \nDrawing on official military documents\, the memoirs of Pool’s crewmen\, and personal interviews with the family of Pool and his comrades\, Blood and Fury is full of heated battles\, suspenseful near-death experiences\, and indomitable bravery. At the heart of it all is an undeniable American hero: Lafayette Pool. \nAbout the Author \nStephen L. Moore is a sixth-generation Texan who graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University\, where he studied advertising\, marketing\, and journalism. He is the author of multiple books on World War II and Texas History. Moore has given lectures for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas at the Alamo\, in the San Jacinto Museum of History\, at the Pritzker Military Library\, for various historical organizations and at World War II military assemblies\, including the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. His most recent Texas book is the nonfiction companion to the History Channel\’s Texas Rising\, a 2015 10-hour mini-series drama about the Texas Revolution and the early Texas Rangers. Moore has twice been a featured author at the Texas Book Festival in Austin\, is a contributing writer for various historical journals\, and has been a contributing book reviewer for the Dallas Morning News. Parents of three children\, Steve and his wife Cindy live north of Dallas in Lantana\, Texas. \n  \nAdditional Books by Stephen Moore \n      \nPatton Armored Deisel from Boundary Oak Distillery\, LLC \n \n 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-aar-with-stephen-moore/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:History In Motion 2022
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Hear the rumble of historic tanks\, vehicles\, and boom of artillery at the Museum of the American G.I.’s “History in Motion”. Feel the ground shake as the tanks\, vehicles\, and artillery take to the arena in a fantastic display of historic military might! At the Museum of the American G.I.\, you will see one of the finest collections of pristinely restored vehicles in the South! \nThis action-packed weekend has fun activities for the entire family! There will be vehicle and weapon demonstrations throughout the day. In between the demonstrations\, you can see historic military vehicles up close or take a ride in a WWII tank or Half-Track! \nGates open at 9:00 AM on both days.  Saturday hours will be 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday hours will be 10 AM to 2 PM.  Free Parking on-site! Upon entering the museum property\, you will ride in a  WWII 2 1/2 ton CCKW  or modern HUMVEE to the demonstration fields where all of the activities will take place. \nCome early and stay all day! You will not want to miss anything. Food vendors will be on-site to make sure no one goes hungry!  On Saturday\, you can eat your fill of Chick-fil-A. Then on Sunday\, everyone’s favorite Big Dawg Barbecue will be on-site so you can get your BBQ fill.  Of course\, you will want to quench your thirst and cool off with Kona Ice!\n \nMake sure you make plans to attend Santa’s Wonderland after History in Motion – the Museum of the American G.I. is the designated charity and all hot chocolate sales are donated to the museum!\n\n \nShoot a Machine Gun (paintball)\nVisit the artillery range to fire a machine gun (paintball) for only  $10 (cash price). (Tax deductible donation with proceeds to maintain the museum’s collection). \nShoot a Howitzer\nVisit the artillery range for the opportunity to pull the lanyard on a historic 75 mm Howitzer! Participants will get to shoot off one blank\, experiencing this amazing artillery piece\’s force.\n*$40/round (cash price).  (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection) \nTake a ride in a WWII tank**!   Ride Information\nVisit the transportation station for the opportunity to ride in a WWII tank for one loop around the arena!\n*$160/person (cash price).  (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection)\nPre-purchase for the first four ride times on Saturday and Sunday will be available from 8 AM Oct 19 through midnight Nov 9. \nTake a ride in a WWII half-track**! Ride Information\nVisit the transportation station for the opportunity to ride in a WWII half-track for one loop around the arena!\n*$25/person (cash price). (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection)\nPre-purchase for the first four rides times on Saturday and Sunday will be available from 8 AM Oct 19 through midnight Nov 9. \n \n**Health & Safety Regulations for ride participants: Safety is our number one priority for anyone who rides in our vehicles. Tank Ride participants must be at least 7 years or older\, with a minimum height of 52 in\, and able to climb on and off the vehicle and in and out of the hatches unassisted. Tank Ride participants must have no underlying health conditions that would preclude riding in “off-road” conditions. All Tank Ride participants (or their legal guardians) must sign a hold-harmless agreement. The Museum of the American G.I. and its crew reserve the right to refuse any participant (tank ride or half-track ride) who they deem unfit or unsafe to themselves\, other participants\, or the crew.  The ticket price will be refunded if the ride is canceled for safety reasons. \nTENTATIVE Schedule of Events  (times are subject to change)\nSaturday – 10 AM – 4 PM\n9:00 AM- Gates Open\n10:00 AM – Opening Ceremony in Arena 1 with Light Vehicle Demonstration featuring our\nM8 Greyhound\, M5A1 Stuart\, M8 Motor Gun Carriage\, M24 Chaffee\n11:00 AM – Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower*\n12:00 PM – Vehicle Demonstration in Arena 1 featuring our Vietnam Era Vehicles – USMC Ontos\, M113 APC\n1:00 PM – Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower*\n2:00 PM – Tank Destroyers and Medium Tank Demonstration featuring our Sherman Tanks\n3:00 PM- Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower*\n4:00 PM- Event Over \nSunday – 10 AM – 2 PM\n9:00 AM- Gates Open\n10:00 AM – Opening Ceremony in Arena 1 with Light Vehicle Demonstration featuring our\nM8 Greyhound\, M5A1 Stuart\, M24 Chaffee\n11:00 AM – Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower *\n12:00 PM – Vehicle Demonstration in Arena 1 featuring our Vietnam Era Vehicles – USMC Ontos\, M113 APC\n1:00 PM – Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower *\n2:00 PM – Medium Tank Demonstration featuring our Sherman Tanks\nEvent Over \n \n*Flame Thrower Demonstration is strictly weather-dependent.  It will be canceled under windy conditions.   \nThe History in Motion program and vehicles listed to take part are subject to health and safety\, operational\, weather\, and mechanical considerations. The Museum of the American G.I. reserves the right to amend or modify the program or withdraw vehicles at any time without notification when reasonably required in accordance with its own best-practice procedures or those of exhibit owners. As with all historic machines\, the appearance of any vehicle or tank in the arena display is subject to its mechanical reliability on the day. \nEvent Map \n \nVolunteering \nInteresting in volunteering? Volunteers are needed and appreciated!  Signup  \n  \nFirst time visiting? \nWill this be your first time attending an event at the museum? If so\, you might have a lot of questions about what is allowed at our events. Never fear! 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LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:WWII Tank Experience
DESCRIPTION:DISCOVER! Our experts will guide you as you explore all of the crew positions in US WWII light and medium tanks and tank destroyers. \nRIDE! You will experience what it was like to operate these tanks in WWII! Before the day is over\, you will have ridden in both a light and a medium tank as well as a tank destroyer! \nSHOOT! You will be up close and personal as the tank’s main gun fires\, and you will experience the thrill of firing a machine gun. \nENJOY! The WWII Tank Experience includes lunch and refreshments. Pictures and videos from your Experience will be posted online for you to download\, and each participant will receive a WWII Tank Experience T-Shirt. \nTHE TANKS!\nM24 Chaffee and M5 Stuart Light Tanks\nM4A1 Sherman and M4A3 Sherman Medium Tanks\nM18 Tank Destroyer \nYou will spend 1 hour exploring and riding in each type for a total of 3 hours in WWII tanks!\nYou will be in one tank as the main gun fires! \nDate\nSaturday\, October 22\, 2022 \nSession 1: 9am– 2pm (9 to 18 participants)\nSession 2: noon – 5pm (9 to 18) participants)\nPrice: $750 per participant (+ $5 processing fee)\nMust be pre-booked. \n***Health & Safety Regulations: Participants must be at least 14 years of age\, a minimum height of 52 inches\, and be fit and able to climb on and off the vehicles unaided. Must be able to enter and exit the hatch of the vehicle easily and must have no underlying health condition that would preclude riding in “off-road” conditions. All participants must sign a hold-harmless agreement. The Museum of the American G.I. and its crew reserve the right to refuse any participant (tank ride or half-track ride) who they deem unfit or unsafe to themselves\, other participants\, or the crew.  \nTHE WWII TANK EXPERIENCE REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 9 PARTICIPANTS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 36 \nThe first 18 participants will automatically be enrolled in Session 1.  Session 2 will begin automatic enrollment once Session 1 is full.  Session 2 will only be held if there are 9 participants enrolled in that session or a total of 27 participants (18 in Session 1 and 9 in Session 2).   In case a session does not make\, participants assigned that session will be refunded the registration fee minus the CC processing fee. \nTo book your place: \n \nFor more questions or more information\nCall: (979)446-6888\nEmail: info@americangimuseum.org \nPARTICIPANTS‘ FAMILIES ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AS SPECTATORS (ONLY IN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS) FOR THE COST OF REGULAR ADMISSION. SADLY\, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THEM IN ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES NOR PROVIDE ANY AMENITIES INCLUDED IN THE WWII EXPERIENCE PACKAGE. \nPlease note that to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators (family only)\, the museum will be closed to the general public on this day. \nAll proceeds from this event will go towards installing High-Speed Internet in the museum building.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/wwii-tank-experience/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Fallen
DESCRIPTION:May 25 –  29\, 2022 \nThey shall grow not old\, as we that are left grow old:\nAge shall not weary them\, nor the years condemn.\nAt the going down of the sun and in the morning\nWe will remember them.  “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon \nMemorial Day is the time we\, as a Nation\, set aside to remember those who have fallen in service to our country.  On May  25-29\, the Museum of the American G.I. will be “Remembering the Fallen” with special exhibits and displays.  Visit the Vietnam Heroes Exhibit to see the 3\, 417 dog tags honoring all Texas Veterans who died or were missing in action in Vietnam. Learn about the Gold Star Aggies from WWI to Desert Storm. Walkthrough the Remembrance Crosses dedicated to the Gold Stars from the Brazos Valley. \nJoin us on Sunday\, May 29 at 3 PM as our Armored Support Group performs a 21-gun salute with 105 Howitzers. This program will cap our week-long commemoration of those who sacrificed all for our Nation. Even though the 21 gun salute is outdoors\, we ask that everyone maintain social distancing during the ceremony. \nWe hope you can join us during our week of “Remembering the Fallen”.
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LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend
DESCRIPTION:  \nMarch 26 & 27\, 2022\nOne Day Tickets (Cash price)\n$15 Adults\, $5 Kids (5-11)\, Under 5 free \nTwo Day Tickets\n$22 Adults\, $12 Kids\, Under 5 free (Cash price) \n(purchase upgrade at Information tent before you leave) \nCredit cards accepted (with convenience fee)\n \nLiving History Weekend is a ‘Special Event day’\nregular admission prices are not valid \n  \nEVENT PARKING MAP: \nThe Museum of the American G.I.’s Living History Weekend is the largest event of its kind in Texas\, with visitors from across the nation coming to view Living History Displays\, shop in the Military Swap Meet\, witness the roar of tanks in our WWII Battle reenactments\, and watch on “Over the Top” WWI Trench battle! This family-friendly event is sure to have something for everyone! \nThere will be more battles\, tank rides\, and living history displays!  Everyone will enjoy the free parking at Santa’s Wonderland’s new Blitzen Lot (no parking on site). Upon entering the museum property\, you will ride in a  WWII 2 1/2 ton CCKW  or modern HUMVEE to the reenactment fields where all of the activities will take place.  You can start or end your day by browsing through the militaria vendors to take home a small piece of history! \nCome early and stay all day!  You will not want to miss anything. Chick-fil-A\,  Kona Ice\, and other food vendors will be on-site to make sure no one goes hungry! \n  \nWWII Battle Skirmishes – Sat 11:30 AM & 4 PM\, Sunday 2 PM \nExperience battle up-close! See an infantry advance and retreat. Hear the rumbles of engines\, feel the vibrations of cannon fire\, smell the smoke\, and witness the power of these historic pieces of equipment! Sure to entertain and enrapture visitors of all ages! \n  \nWWI Battle Skirmish — Sat 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM\, Sunday 11 AM \nOn April 6 1917\, the US entered WWI.  We will take you back in time as you watch a WWI trench battle between the American Expeditionary Force and the Imperial German Army \nNarrated WWII Living History Displays \nTake a stroll through the living history camps\, and learn about the daily lives of both Axis and Allied servicemen and women. See original or carefully reproduced equipment and uniforms. Our living historians are passionate about their roles\, to the point that most camp out in the very tents you see! Displays include WWI Salvation Army\, General Patton’s Command Tent\, Camp Lili (American Signal Corps Unit)\, US Infantry and Airborne Paratroopers camps\, as well as German Infantry Camps. \nHistory in Action – Saturday & Sunday 12:30 PM \nFeel the heat of a flame thrower and the boom of artillery as our Living Historians demonstrate explain and demonstrate the power of these weapons. \nTake a ride in a WWII tank**!   \nVisit the transportation station for an opportunity to ride in a WWII tank for one loop around the arena!\n*$125 /person (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection) \nTake a ride in a WWII Half-Track**! \nVisit the transportation station for an opportunity to ride in a WWII half-track for one loop around the arena!\n*$20 /person (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection) \nShoot a Howitzer \nFeel the power of the museum’s 75mm Pack Howitzer! Visit the artillery range to shoot off one blank\, experiencing the force of this amazing piece of artillery.\n*$40/round   (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection) \nShoot a Machine Gun (Paintball that is!) \nVisit the artillery range to fire a paintball-adapted machine gun for only a $10 cash donation! \n  \nMilitary Vehicle Rally \nMilitary history buffs and gamers alike will marvel at the award-winning display of fully restored and operational military vehicles and artillery. The museum’s own impressive collection of WWII- Vietnam era vehicles will be out for full display with living historians available to talk about the vehicles\, their operation\, and their upkeep. Restoration enthusiasts from across the US will also be present to proudly display their own military vehicles! \n  \nMilitary Swap Meet \nHave an itch to bring home some history? Over 30 vendors will be present selling items ranging from patches\, medals\, toys\, uniforms\, vehicle parts to vehicles. The fun is in the hunt! \n**Health & Safety Regulations for ride participants: Safety is our number one priority for anyone who rides in our vehicles. Tank Ride participants must be at least 7 years or older\, with a minimum height of 52 in\, and the ability to climb on and off the vehicle and in and out of the hatches unassisted. Tank Ride participants must have no underlying health conditions that would preclude riding in “off-road” conditions. All Tank Ride participants (or their legal guardian) must sign a hold-harmless agreement. The Museum of the American G.I. and its crew reserve the right to refuse any participant (tank ride or half-track ride) who they deem unfit or unsafe to themselves\, other participants\, or the crew.  The ticket price will be refunded if the ride is canceled for safety reasons. \nSchedule of Events  (times are subject to change)\n  \nSATURDAY – 10 AM to 5 PM\nReenactments and Special Demonstration\n9:30 AM – Gates Open\n10:30 AM  – WWI Skirmish (WWI Arena)\n11:30 AM – WWII Skirmish (WWII Arena)\n12:30 PM – History in Action (WWII Arena)\n2:30 PM – WWI Skirmish (WWI Arena)\n4:00 PM – WWII Skirmish (WWII Arena)\nVehicle Rides and Trench Tours\n10:00 – 11:15 AM – Tank and Half-Track Rides (WWII Arena)\n11:30 – 1:30 PM – Trench Tours (WWI Arena)\n1:30 – 3:15 PM – Tank and Half-Track Rides (WWII Arena)\n3:30 – 5:00 PM – Trench Tours \n  \nSUNDAY – 10 AM to 3 PM\nReenactments and Special Demonstration\n9:30 AM – Gates Open\n11:00 AM  – WWI Skirmish (WWI Arena)\n12:30 PM – History in Action (WWII Arena)\n2:00 PM – WWII Skirmish (WWII Arena)\nVehicle Rides and Trench Tours\n10:00 – 12:15 PM – Tank and Half-Track Rides (WWII Arena)\n11:30 – 1:30 PM – Trench Tours (WWI Arena)\n2:45 – 3:15 PM – Tank and Half-Track Rides (WWII Arena) \n  \nThe Living History program and vehicles listed to take part are subject to health and safety\, operational\, weather and mechanical considerations. The Museum of the American G.I. reserves the right to amend or modify the program or withdraw vehicles\, at any time without notification when reasonably required in accordance with its own best-practice procedures or those of exhibit owners. As with all historic machines\, the appearance of any vehicle or tank in the arena display is subject to its mechanical reliability on the day. \n  \nFirst Time to Visit?\nHere are some frequently asked questions that may help you plan for an amazing day: \nWill this be your first time attending Living History Weekend? If so\, you might have a lot of questions about what is allowed at our event. Never fear! We want to ensure that our event is safe and fun for the whole family\, so we answered some common questions here: \nAre Masks required?\nEven though the event is all outdoors\, masks will be required in areas where it is not possible to social distance like vehicle rides and some displays.  There will be plenty of space for you to social distance without the mask but in someplace that is not possible so don’t forget the mask! \nWhere do I park?\nParking is FREE at Santa’s Wonderland’s Blitzen Lot. From there you simply enter in the museum grounds.  Please note\, there will be NO parking on the museum grounds.  There will be handicap spaces in the Blitzen lot. \nMay I bring in outside food or drink?\nYes! We want everyone to stay safe and hydrated\, but please leave the alcohol at home. We do not recommend bringing large coolers\, so make sure everything can fit in a purse\, bag\, or backpack. If you don’t want to carry around lots of items\, we will be selling food and water at various locations all day.  But remember\, our food vendors will have all of your needs covered!  Stop by and grab a sandwich from Chick-fil-A\, a hot dog from Grill Sergeants\, or a fabulous taco from Raging Bull Street Tacos.  And of course\, who can resist a Snowcone from Kona Ice! \nIs everything handicap or wheelchair accessible?\nWe do our best to make our event as wheelchair-friendly as possible. Our indoor facility is 100% wheelchair accessible\, though be aware that our living history camps and displays are outside on potentially uneven or muddy terrain (depending on the weather). All activities will be on a hill at a distance from the museum building\, but we provide rides to and from this location to seniors\, expectant or new mothers\, and those with disabilities as well as to the general public. \nWhat should I bring or wear?\nMost of our activities are outside\, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are suitable for walking on dirt and grass. We recommend a hat and sunscreen\, and potentially a rain jacket or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Don’t forget your camera for pictures and extra spending money! \nCan I pay with credit?\nYou may purchase tickets at the gate with a credit card. Our gift shop and select stations also accept cards. A small cc convenience fee will be added to all credit card purchases.  We highly recommend cash to shop at our vendors’ booths as well as for some activities. \nWill there be seating at the reenactment?\nYes! We will have bleachers\, though seating is very limited. You may bring a chair if you want\, but be prepared to have to carry it for long walks. \nWill the reenactment be loud?\nYes\, we simulate real gunfire and explosions\, so there will be quite a bit of noise. We will have earplugs available for purchase at the site\, but you may also wish to bring your own. Be especially aware that the noise may upset infants and young children. \nAre pets allowed at the event?\nYes\, if they remain on a leash and are well behaved. We also ask that you clean up after their potty breaks\, as no one likes tracking poop! \nMay I climb on the vehicles?\nNo\, unless you are at a photo station or a vehicle ride\, and have express permission from the reenactors in charge of that station\, you may not climb on or into any vehicles. \nMay I touch the display?\nPlease do not touch any displays unless you have the express permission of the living historian running the display. Much of the equipment our living historians use is original\, and thus easily 70 years old or more. Please respect the equipment and leave it available for future generations. \nMay I photograph events and displays?\nYes! We love seeing your photographs of our events\, and don’t forget to tag us on Facebook! \n 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/living-history-weekend/
LOCATION:Texas
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SUMMARY:Living History School Day
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THE SCHOOL DAY IS WILL OPEN IN JANUARY \nIn conjunction with the Living History Weekend\, The Museum of the America G.I. hosts a Living History School Day for regional home and private school students. This is an opportunity for students to view history in a new way! The purpose is to educate students about US military history from the Civil War to the present. The program has many demonstrations and displays that will excite and engage students while honoring our veterans and the sacrifices they made. \nThis year to accommodate more displays and to encourage social distancing due to COVID-19\, the Living History School Day will feature an updated format with two sessions (one morning and one afternoon) and 3 Camps to choose from! The full program will run from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM with event check-in starting at 8:30 AM. Each session will last two hours with a lunch break in between. You may register for both sessions or only one session. If you register for only one session\, we ask that you be flexible as to the morning or afternoon session so that we may safely spread students out to accommodate COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Preference will be given to full day participants if required for scheduling purposes. We will do our best to accommodate as many people as possible. \nThis year students will have three Camps to choose from – you will rank your preference when you register \nCamp Hood*: \n\nWWII Living History Display (US and British Airborne Encampment)\, Tanks and Historic Vehicles (WWI – Vietnam)\, and US Small Arms\n\nSmall Arms*: \n\n WWII Living History Displays – US Signal Corps\, General Patton Van and Headquarters\, US Navy Seabees and German Encampment\n\nCamp Travis*: \n\nCivil War Hospital\, WWI Living History Displays (Salvation Army Donut Dollies\, Allied and Axis Camps) and tour of WWI Trench\n\n* – the final stations in each camp may vary slightly in response to the final event layout to allow for optimal flow of students and for social distancing (e.g.\, the German Camp and the Airborne camp might switch places). \nEach of the three Camp will have 4 -5 stations to allow time for interaction between the students and the presenters. Students will rotate through the stations in a particular camp as squads (e.g.\, Camp Hood Squad A\, B\, C or D). Students in each camp will be assigned to squads based on grade as much as possible (e.g.\, Camp Travis Squad A might be composed of 2-4th\, Camp Travis Squad B might be composed of 5-8th\, and Camp Travis Squad C and D might be composed of 9-12th). The presentations are best suited for 2nd – 12th grades. Kindergarten and 1st grade students can register (as a convenience for parents with older children)\, but beware that each station will be last approximately 25 minutes with the entire session lasting 2 hours. Please take into account your child’s attention span and ability to focus when registering Kindergarten and 1st grade students. \nThe safety of the students and our Living Historians is our highest priority. No Camp will have more than 100 participants (probably less) per session so that everyone may maintain COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. For this reason\, we cannot guarantee you will get your top Camp choice. However\, if you stay all day you will be guaranteed to attend two different Camps. All school day participants will be required to wear a mask and adhere to general social distancing guidelines. Gloves will be provided when needed for any hands-on activities. Unfortunately\, this year\, some of the time it will be requested that students “touch with their eyes\, not with their hands”. Likewise\, this year we are requesting parents of all but K-1st grade children stay back away from the stations or stay or in a designated central area where you can still watch\, but not crowd\, to help with social distancing. \nRegistration will close on March 4 or when a maximum of 300 students have registered. Camp and squad assignments will be made as soon as registration closes and will be emailed to participants at least 1 week before the event. \nThe cost is $5 per student and $5 for each parent and extended family member. For private schools\, 2 teachers/chaperones are free for every 10 students. The cost is the same whether you attend one or two sessions. Homeschool reservations will not be finalized until the registration payment is received (invoices will be emailed every Friday and you can pay via check or credit card (2.5% convenience fee added). Life can disrupt the best-made plans\, so we will refund registrations when the cancellation request is received prior to 10 AM March 5. After March 5 we will be unable to provide any refunds. \nParticipants may bring a lunch or pre-order a Chick-fil-A lunch ($6.00). You will be given the opportunity to place a lunch order during the registration process. You can also come back at a later day and add lunches to your registration. The last day to add lunch registrations will be Monday\, March 7 at noon. \nA tentative schedule is shown below: \n\n8:30 AM – 9:15 Check-In ( near main museum building)\n9:30 AM – Noon – Morning Session with Camp Starts/Endings Staggered\n11:45 AM to 1 PM – Lunch (Staggered Start)\n1:15 – 3:15 – Afternoon Session with Camp Starts/Endings Staggered\n\nGeneral Information: Everyone will park at Santa’s Wonderland and enter the museum grounds from that parking lot. Morning Check-in and pre-event staging will be near the main museum building. All Camps and lunch will be at the museum demonstration ground (at the “top of the hill). All activities be outside. In the case of inclement weather (rain (except light or drizzle) or lightning)\, students will relocate to the main museum building to shelter in place. \nHere is a small sample of what the students have experienced in the past: \nThe Museum of the American G.I. has one of the largest collections of restored\, functioning historic military vehicles in the United States. Vehicles and equipment used in WWII to the Viet Nam conflict will be on display at the school day. Students will not only be able to view the vehicles and equipment\, they will also learn how they were utilized by the military. \nHistory will come alive for your students as they interact with our living history displays! \nWWII United States Army Signal Corps encampment: Students will learn about the US Army Signal Corps as they view Camp Lili representing an encampment in a forward position in southern France. The unit is based on a signal company attached to the 441st Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion\, a part of “Camel Force” which invaded southern France between Cannes and St. Raphael in August of 1944 as part of Operation Dragoon. This area was spearheaded by the Texas 36th Infantry Division to which the 441st was attached. In addition to static displays\, the following items are demonstrated at Camp Lili\, many of which visitors may participate in: carrier pigeons and signal flags\, field phone EE-8\, switchboard BD-71\, telegraph TG-5A\, signal lamp SE-11\, aldis lamp\, Chaplin’s field organ\, and field phonograph. \nCamp Lili is a private collection dedicated to preserving the history of WWII and honoring those who did their part. Please follow Camp Lili on Facebook for pictures\, updates\, and more. \nWWII German Field Encampment: View a field representation of what a German Soldier’s “home” would look like including a small tent portion and small burner stove for warming rations and cooking coffee. Everything on display would have been carried on the back of the soldier\, or thrown in a truck\, car or tied to the side of an armored vehicle. The display represents a Waffen-SS field/maneuver unit that operated alongside the regular army and often served as shock troops as part of an initial attack. Waffen-SS troops served widely at the front lines in action along-side HEER (Regular Army) units and were often commanded by an overall General or Field Marshall who was “regular army”. Please note: While it is a historical fact that a small number of SS became notorious for their atrocities and crimes against humanity\, the entire Waffen-SS was not an organization of hate. The vast majority of Waffen-SS soldiers were simply Axis combatants. This display represents these troops that served their country with honor and distinction.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/living-history-school-day/
LOCATION:Texas
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SUMMARY:Christmas Truce
DESCRIPTION:Watch history come alive! \nCome experience the time WWI paused for Christmas bringing mortal enemies together as friends \nDecember 11 & 12\, 2021\nSaturday 10 AM – 4 PM\nSunday 10 AM – 2 PM \n$10 Adults\, $5 Kids (5-11)\, Under 5 free (Cash Price )\nPrice Includes admission to the museum\nCredit cards accepted (with convenience fee) \nFree Parking on-site! \nChristmas Truce is a ‘Special Event day’ regular admission prices are not valid \nWhat is the Christmas Truce? \nThe countries of Europe went to war in the summer of 1914 with enthusiasm and the belief that the conflict would be over by Christmas (December 25) of that year.  Within months\, however\, hundreds of thousands of soldiers had been killed in heavy fighting. In September\, the German advance into France had been halted at the Marne and the “Race to the Sea” between Germany and the Allies culminated at the First Battle of Ypres in October.  The result was a bloody stalemate\, where both sides had built continuous lines of trenches from the North Sea to the Swiss border. \nBy December 1914 the reality of trench warfare quickly settled in.  Heavy rain soaked both the trenches and the No Man’s Land that separated them. For those on the Western Front\, daily life was miserable\, but it was a misery that was shared by enemies who were\, in some places\, separated by 50 yards.   By Christmas Eve\, a tenuous truce slowly started to take hold.   The Germans placed Christmas trees and candles on their trenches and began singing Christmas carols.  The British responded by singing carols of their own. As morning broke on Christmas Day\, both German and British soldiers slowly emerged from their trenches meeting in No Man’s Land to socialize\, exchange gifts\, and in some places play games. \nAfter Christmas\, violence returned to the Western Front. While there were punishments linked to the events of the Christmas Truce\, British and German generals quickly took steps to prevent any further episodes of fraternization between their men.  There were no subsequent widespread cease-fires on the Western Front until the armistice of November 1918. \nHow do you get tickets and how do you do to enter the event \n1) Upon arrival\, you will first enter the museum to purchase your tickets for the Christmas Truce.\n2) Next\, you will proceed to the vehicle departure point where you will ride a military vehicle to the WWI Demonstration field where all of the Christmas Truce activities will take place.\n3) The Gate will open at 10 AM on both days. Come early and stay all day! You will not want to miss anything.\n4) Food vendors will be on-site to make sure no one goes hungry!\n5) It is that simple! \nTENTATIVE Schedule of Events  (times are subject to change)\nSaturday – 10 AM – 4 PM\n10:00 AM- Gates Open\n11:00 AM – Christmas Truce Presentation\n12:00 PM – Trench Tours\n3:00 PM – Christmas Truce Presentation\n4:00 PM- Event Over \nSunday – 10 AM – 2 PM\n10:00 AM- Gates Open\n10:00 AM –  Trench Tours\n12:00 PM – Christmas Truce Presentation\n1:00 PM – Trench Tours\n2:00 PM – Event Over
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/christmas-truce/
LOCATION:Texas
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SUMMARY:History In Motion
DESCRIPTION:November 13 & 14\, 2021\nSaturday 10 AM – 4 PM\nSunday 10 AM – 2 PM\n  \n$10 Adults\, $5 Kids (5-11)\, Under 5 free (Cash Price )\n\nCredit cards accepted (with convenience fee)\nHistory in Motion is a ‘Special Event day’\nregular admission prices are not valid \n  \nRide in a WWII Tank or WWII Half-Track: Information \nEVENT MAP: MAP \nInterested in Volunteering?  Signup \nTanks\, Tanks\, Tanks! Hear the rumble of historic tanks\, vehicles\, and boom of artillery at the Museum of the American G.I.’s “History in Motion”. Feel the ground shake as the tanks\, vehicles\, and artillery take to the arena in a fantastic display of historic military might! At the Museum of the American G.I.\, you will see one of the finest collections of pristinely restored vehicles in the South! \nThis action-packed weekend has fun activities for the entire family! There will be vehicle and weapon demonstrations throughout the day. In between the demonstrations\, you can see historic military vehicles up close or take a ride in a WWII tank or Half-Track! \nGates open at 9:30 AM on both days.  Saturday hours will be 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday hours will be 10 AM to 2 PM.  Come early and stay all day! You will not want to miss anything. Food vendors will be on-site to make sure no one goes hungry! Free Parking on-site! Upon entering the museum property\, you will ride in a  WWII 2 1/2 ton CCKW  or modern HUMVEE to the demonstration fields where all of the activities will take place.  Make sure you make plans to attend Santa’s Wonderland after History in Motion – the Museum of the American G.I. is the designated charity and all hot chocolate sales are donated to the museum! \nShoot a Machine Gun (paintball)\nVisit the artillery range to fire a machine gun (paintball) for only a $10 (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection). \nShoot a Howitzer\nVisit the artillery range for the opportunity to pull the lanyard on a historic 75 mm Howitzer! Participants will get to shoot off one blank\, experiencing the force of this amazing piece of artillery.\n*$40/round   (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection) \nTake a ride in a WWII tank**! \nVisit the transportation station for the opportunity to ride in a WWII tank for one loop around the arena!  For more information click here!\n*$125/person.  (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection) \nTake a ride in a WWII half-track**! \nVisit the transportation station for the opportunity to ride in a WWII half-track for one loop around the arena! For more information click here!\n*$20/person. (Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection) \nFor more information on riding in a WWII tank or WWII half-track click on the links above or click here!  \n**Health & Safety Regulations for ride participants: Safety is our number one priority for anyone who rides in our vehicles. Tank Ride participants must be at least 7 years or older\, with a minimum height of 52 in\, and the ability to climb on and off the vehicle and in and out of the hatches unassisted. Tank Ride participants must have no underlying health conditions that would preclude riding in “off-road” conditions. All Tank Ride participants (or their legal guardian) must sign a hold-harmless agreement. The Museum of the American G.I. and its crew reserve the right to refuse any participant (tank ride or half-track ride) who they deem unfit or unsafe to themselves\, other participants\, or the crew.  The ticket price will be refunded if the ride is canceled for safety reasons. \nTENTATIVE Schedule of Events  (times are subject to change)\nSaturday – 10 AM – 4 PM\n9:30 AM- Gates Open\n10:00 AM – Opening Ceremony in Arena 1 with Light Vehicle Demonstration featuring our\nM8 Greyhound\, M5A1 Stuart\, M8 Motor Gun Carriage\, M24 Chaffee\n11:00 AM – Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower*\n12:00 PM – Vehicle Demonstration in Arena 1 featuring our Vietnam Era Vehicles – USMC Ontos\, M113 APC\n1:00 PM – Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower*\n2:00 PM – Tank Destroyers and Medium Tank Demonstration featuring our Sherman Tanks\n3:00 PM- Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower*\n4:00 PM- Event Over \nSunday – 10 AM – 2 PM\n9:30 AM- Gates Open\n10:00 AM – Opening Ceremony in Arena 1 with Light Vehicle Demonstration featuring our\nM8 Greyhound\, M5A1 Stuart\, M24 Chaffee\n11:00 AM – Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower *\n12:00 PM – Vehicle Demonstration in Arena 1 featuring our Vietnam Era Vehicles – USMC Ontos\, M113 APC\n1:00 PM – Weapons Demonstration in Arena 2 featuring a flame thrower *\n2:00 PM – Medium Tank Demonstration featuring our Sherman Tanks\nEvent Over \n*Flame Thrower Demonstration is strictly weather-dependent.  It will be canceled under windy conditions.   \nThe History in Motion program and vehicles listed to take part are subject to health and safety\, operational\, weather\, and mechanical considerations. The Museum of the American G.I. reserves the right to amend or modify the program or withdraw vehicles\, at any time without notification when reasonably required in accordance with its own best-practice procedures or those of exhibit owners. As with all historic machines\, the appearance of any vehicle or tank in the arena display is subject to its mechanical reliability on the day. \nEvent Map \n \nVolunteering \nInteresting in volunteering? Volunteers are needed and appreciated! To sign up either click here or click the button! \n \nFirst time to visit? \n  \nHere are some frequently asked questions that may help you plan for an amazing day: \n  \nWill this be your first time attending an event at the museum? If so\, you might have a lot of questions about what is allowed at our events. Never fear! We want to ensure that our event is safe and fun for the whole family\, so we answered some common questions here: \n  \nWhere do I park?\nParking for History in Motion is on-site. If you are attending Sant’s Wonderland\, make sure you park in their lot next to the museum. From there you can walk to the Museum’s gate. \n  \nMay I bring in outside food or drink?\nYes! We want everyone to stay safe and hydrated\, but please leave the alcohol at home. We do not recommend bringing large coolers\, so make sure everything can fit in a purse\, bag\, or backpack. If you don’t want to carry around lots of items\, we will be selling food and water at various locations all day. \n  \nIs everything handicap or wheelchair accessible?\nWe do our best to make our events as wheelchair-friendly as possible. History in Motion will be all outside on potentially uneven or muddy terrain (depending on the weather). All activities will be on a hill a short distance from the parking area\, but we provide rides to and from this location to seniors\, expectant or new mothers\, and those with disabilities. \n  \nWhat should I bring or wear?\nAll of the History in Motion activities will be outside\, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are suitable for walking on dirt and grass. We recommend a hat and sunscreen\, and potentially a rain jacket or umbrella if rain is in the forecast. Don’t forget your camera for pictures and extra spending money! \n  \nCan I pay in credit?\nYou may purchase tickets at the gate with a credit card. Our gift shop and select stations also accept cards. Credit card purchases will have a small processing fee added.  Cash\, of course\, is always welcome especially in the exact amount for the gate entry and special activities! \n  \nWill there be seating at the arena?\nYes! We will have bleachers\, though seating is very limited.  You may bring a chair if you want\, but be prepared to have to carry it for long walks. \n  \nWill the demonstrations be loud?\nYes\, we simulate real gunfire and explosions\, so there will be quite a bit of noise. We will have earplugs available for purchase at the site\, but you may also wish to bring your own. Be especially aware that the noise may upset infants and young children. \n  \nAre pets allowed at the event?\nYes\, if they remain on a leash and are well behaved. We also ask that you clean up after their potty breaks\, as no one likes tracking poop! \n  \nMay I climb on the vehicles?\nNo\, unless you are at a photo station or a vehicle ride\, otherwise you may not climb on or into any vehicles. \n  \nMay I touch the display?\nPlease do not touch any displays unless you have the express permission of the living historian running the display. Much of the equipment our living historians use is original\, and thus easily 70 years old or more. Please respect the equipment and leave it available for future generations. \n  \nMay I photograph events and displays?\nYes! We love seeing your photographs of our events\, and don’t forget to tag us on Facebook! \nMay I bring a drone?\nNo.  Only drones used for the exclusive purpose of the museum are allowed.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-in-motion/
LOCATION:Texas
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Fallen
DESCRIPTION:They shall grow not old\, as we that are left grow old:\nAge shall not weary them\, nor the years condemn.\nAt the going down of the sun and in the morning\nWe will remember them.  “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon \nMemorial Day is the time we\, as a Nation\, set aside to remember those who have fallen in service to our country.  On May  27-31\, the Museum of the American G.I. will be “Remembering the Fallen” with special exhibits and displays.  Visit the Vietnam Heroes Exhibit to see the 3\, 417 dog tags honoring all Texas Veterans who died or were missing in action in Vietnam. Learn about the Gold Star Aggies from WWI to Desert Storm. Walkthrough the Remembrance Crosses dedicated to the Gold Stars from the Brazos Valley. \nJoin us on Sunday\, May 30 at 3 PM as our Armored Support Group performs a 21-gun salute with 105 Howitzers. This program will cap our week-long commemoration of those who sacrificed all for our Nation. Even though the 21 gun salute is outdoors\, we ask that everyone maintain social distancing during the ceremony. \nWe hope you can join us during our week of “Remembering the Fallen”.
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