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SUMMARY:Living History School Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:March 22\, 2024\n$10 per student\n9:30 AM – 3:30 PM\nEvent Checkin 8:30 AM \nLiving History Schoolday is a ‘Special Event Day’\nthe museum will not be open for regular visitation \nREGISTRATION FOR THE SCHOOL DAY IS OPEN – Click here to register \nAlong with the Living History Weekend\, The Museum of the American 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 their sacrifices. \nThe Living History School Day is an all-day program with two sessions (one morning and one afternoon) with a lunch break in between! To accommodate more students and displays\,  students will be free to visit the stations of their choice but on a fixed rotation schedule.  A list of stations and a general station location map will be emailed to all registered participants approx. 1 week before the event. \nCamp Hood*: \n\nWWII Living History Display (US and British Airborne Encampment)\, Tanks and Historic Vehicles (WWI – Vietnam)\, and US Small Arms\n\nCamp Swift*: \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 camps\, WWI Living History Displays (Allied and Axis Camps) and tour from above of WWI Trench\n\n* – the final stations in each camp may vary in response to the final event layout to allow for optimal flow of students (e.g.\, the German Camp and the Airborne camp might switch places). \nEach of the three camps will have 4 to 5 stations to allow time for interaction between the students and the presenters. Students will rotate through the stations at fixed intervals.  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 last approximately 20 minutes\, with each session lasting 2.5 hours. Please consider your child’s attention span and ability to focus when registering Kindergarten and 1st-grade students. \nRegistration will close on March 10\, or when a maximum of 300 students have registered. \nThe cost is $10 per student and $7 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.  Life can disrupt the best-made plans\, so we will refund registrations (minus the processing fee) when the cancellation request is received before 10 AM on March 8. After March 8 we will be unable to provide any refunds. \nParticipants may bring a lunch or pre-order a Chick-fil-A lunch (price TBD). You will be allowed to place a lunch order during the registration process. You can also come back on a later day and add lunches to your registration. The last day to add lunch registrations will be Friday\, March 8 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\nNoon  to 1 PM – Lunch (Staggered Start)\n1:00– 3:30 – Afternoon Session\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 will 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 the military utilized them. \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 a small burner stove for warming rations and cooking coffee. Everything on display would have been carried on the back of the soldier\, 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 alongside 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 who served their country with honor and distinction.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/living-history-school-day-2024/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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SUMMARY:History AAR with Tara Ross
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered if we still need the Electoral College?  Join us on Feb 10 at 3 PM for a History AAR (After Action Review) with Tara Ross to learn why the Electoral College is still important and relevant today! \nTara Ross is nationally recognized for her expertise on the Electoral College. She is the author of Why We Need the Electoral College (2019) and multiple other books about the Electoral College. \nTara often appears as a guest on various talk shows nationwide and regularly addresses civic\, university\, and legal audiences. She’s contributed to many prominent law reviews and newspapers and has addressed audiences at the Cooper Union\, Brown University\, the Dole Institute of Politics\, and Mount Vernon. \nTara is a retired lawyer and a former Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Review of Law & Politics. She obtained her B.A. from Rice University and her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. \nPrice: The event is included in your regular museum admission ticket.  No additional ticket is required.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-aar-with-tara-ross-2/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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SUMMARY:History Adventures Storytime with Tara Ross
DESCRIPTION:Hear Ye\, Hear Ye!  The Museum of the American G.I. invites you to HISTORY ADVENTURES: Children\’s Storytime fun! on February 10 from 1 – 2 PM.  This fun adventure features children\’s author Tara Ross.  She will be reading one of her books chosen by the children present! Which one do you want Tara to read? \n“We Elect a President: The Story of Our Electoral College” gives a fun and educational way to learn more about America\’s too-often misunderstood presidential election system. Why was it created in the first place? Does it still work today? Written in straightforward language and complemented with playful illustrations\, “We Elect a President” explains how the Electoral College works and why it is still needed in a great\, diverse country such as our own.  As the Founders intended\, the system continues to protect our republic and promote our liberty.  (Reading level 8 -12 years / Grade level 3-7) \n“We Fought for Freedom: The Story of Our American Revolution” tackles the challenge of teaching young children about America\’s fight for independence by dividing the Revolutionary War into 16 topics\, each presented in chronological order and each as its own double-page spread. Presenting the Revolution in bite-size portions will help children remember the general Revolutionary War timeline and what its highlights were―and they can do it without memorizing a list of names and dates.  (Reading age 7-10 years / Grade level Preschool and up) \n“She Fought\, Too: Stories of Revolutionary War Heroines” tells age-appropriate stories of sixteen women and girls who contributed to the American war effort behind the scenes. An index contains more information on each of the girls for parents and teachers who would like more information. Meet the 15- and 16-year-old girls who made brave dashes in the middle of the night\, carrying warnings of British activity. Or meet the slave who was also a poet: She earned George Washington\’s respect at a critical moment during the war. Other women were spies\, fundraisers\, or simply brave in the face of adversity. “She Fought\, Too” reflects a fundamental truth: Every person\, every effort\, always makes a difference\, especially when you are fighting for liberty.  (Reading age 7-10 years / Grade level 2-3) \nCopies of the books will be available for you to purchase so that you can share the lessons taught with your family and friends. \nPrice: The event is included in your regular museum admission ticket.  No additional ticket is required.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-adventures-storytime-with-tara-ross/
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SUMMARY:Winterblitz 2024
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Texas Independent Military Modelers\nJanuary 20\, 2022 \nA fun\, laid-back show for armor and figure enthusiasts set amongst REAL historic artifacts! \nAll show\, registration\, and contact information can be found on the official event website – WINTERBLITZ 2024 \n\nGeneral Information \nTHEME AWARD FOR WINTERBLITZ 2024: \nThe Theme Award for Winterblitz 2024 is The Battle of the Bulge– The 80th Anniversary \nBEST OF AWARDS: \nTheme Award –  The Battle of the Bulge – the 80th Anniversary Sponsored by G&G Hobbies\nTank of the Year – The Sherman Tank – The M4 Sherman Sponsored by Houston Armor Club\nBest of Show – The best of the best.  Who will climb to the top of the styrene mountain and win the Golden Xacto? Sponsored by Lionheart Hobbies\nMuseum of the American G.I. Award – In tribute to the Museum\, an award will be given to the entry that best salutes the spirit of the American G.I.  We will invite the Museum to help the judges pick this one! Sponsored by Capt Andrew Allman and presented by SFC De Haven\nBest Fully Tracked – Best fully tracked vehicle of the show.\nBest NOT Fully Tracked – Best vehicle that is not fully tracked.\nBest Camouflage/Creative Paint -let\’s recognize that one modeler who demonstrates amazing camouflage or some other form of creative painting on a vehicle or figure.\nBest Tamiya – Yup\, Tamiya is still the go-to model manufacturer\, and we would like to celebrate that by recognizing the BEST Tamiya build at the show. Sponsored by Tamiya.\nHead Judge Award – Our head judge DOES NOT judge.  He manages the process by mustering\, corralling\, motivating\, and sometimes threatening (LOL) all the generous judges who volunteer for Winterblitz.  We felt it was appropriate to give the Head Judge the chance to recognize a winner.\nCrowd Pleaser Award – Whose build best catches the eye of YOU… the crowd!  To figure this one out\, we will let YOU decide.  One vote per person.  Your peers and friends determine the winner of this award.\nHer Majesty\’s Service Award – The BEST model in service to Queen Elizabeth II (1952 – 2022).   Something for the folks who like to dabble in British Armor!  – Sponsored by Eric Choy \nMAIN CATEGORIES FOR 2024\n\n100 – Youth (younger than 18) (all scales all eras) – Vince Barrale\n200 – Classic Kits – (kits before 1979) basic build\n300 – Artillery (all scales and all eras) – Tom Moon\n350 – All Things Towed (all scales\, all eras) – must have BOTH “tractor and trailer”   – Don Schulte\n400 – 1/48 scale (allied) – Tom Moon\n450 – 1/48 scale (axis) – Tom Moon\n500 – 1/72 and smaller (all eras) – Ken Burke\n600 – Fully Tracked Origins to 1934 – (all scales) – Rick Cotton\n700 – Fully Tracked Self-Propelled Vehicles 1/32 and 1/35 (Open Top) (all eras) – Tyler Moore\n800 – Fully Tracked WWII Axis 1/32 and 1/35 (Closed top) – Tom Moon\n900 – Fully Tracked WWII Allied 1/32 and 1/35 (Closed top)\n1000 – Fully Tracked Post WWII Thru 1990 (Korea\, Vietnam\, Cold War) 1/32 and 1/35 (Closed Top) –\n1100 – Fully Tracked Desert Shield to Present.  (1991 – 2022) 1/32 and 1/35 (Closed Top) – Fred Keal\n1200 – Paper Panzer/Fictional (all scales) – Drew Matalamaki\n1300 – Halftracks (all scales and all eras) – Jason Cameron\n1400 – Armored Cars (wheeled) (all scales and all eras) – Lionheart Hobbies\n1500 – Soft-skins (all scales and all eras) \n1600 – Motorcycles with or w/o Sidecars (all scales and all eras)\n1700 – Misc. Military Vehicles and Support Vehicles (all scales and all eras) – No airplanes and no ships. – Brandon Jacob\n2000 – Fully Tracked Full Interior (all scales and all eras)\n3000 – Larger than 1/32 (all eras) – Lionheart Hobbies\n4000 – Friend and Foe (all scales and all eras) – Keith Middleton\n5000 – Military figures (all scale scales and all eras) – Mike Stucker\n6000 – Dioramas (all scales) – Keith Middleton \n\nSPLITS – We are fully prepared to split ALL categories.  Splits will occur depending on the number of entrants per category.  \nSCHEDULE: \n7:00 am – Setup and vendor access \n9:00 am – Museum opens to contest participants only \n10:00 am – Museum opens to non-participants and the general public – yes\, the Museum is 100% open to the general public on January 20\, and we are excited about that.  The entry fee for non-participants and the general public is the standard daily entry fee. \n11:30 am – Contest registration closes – earlier than many shows\, but we want to get on with the judging. We understand participants may be coming from afar\, and we are prepared to be flexible on the cut-off for our out-of-town friends. \n12:00 pm – Judging begins – There will be no more entries once judging for a category begins.  The model room will be open during judging.  Please respect judges. \n3:00 pm – Judging ends (we mean it!). \n3:10 pm – Door prize and raffle – as judges wrap up the tally. \n3:30 pm – Awards – we have not finalized the plans for the awards presentation\, but we intend to keep it under one hour. \n  \nDON\’T DRIVE HOME TIRED – STAY IN COLLEGE STATION!  Stay at Best Western Plus College Station Inn & Suites (950 Arrington Road). Minutes from the event!!  The hotel will provide a special rate with the code “MAGI” or “Museum of the American G.I.” for this event.  Their number is 979-704-6444.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/winterblitz-2024/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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SUMMARY:Winter on the Front 1914 -1918
DESCRIPTION:Watch history come alive! \nJoin us for Winter on the Front 1914 -1918. Learn what the soldiers experienced as they fought not only the enemy but also the brutal elements during the Winters of the Great War. But the Winter of 1914 differed because the war paused for Christmas.  You will watch enemies come together as friends during our Christmas Truce presentation in the morning\, followed by the realities of a world at war in the afternoon.\n \nDecember 9\, 2023\nSaturday 11 AM – 4 PM\n \n$20 Adults\, $12 Kids (5-17)\nPrice Includes admission to the museum\nCredit cards accepted (with convenience fee) \n \nFree Parking on-site! \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 in 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 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 Winter on the Front 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) 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 – Visit with Living Historians to learn about Winter on the Front\n3:00 PM – Late War WWI Battle Skirmish\n4:00 PM-  Event Over
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/winter-on-the-front-1914-1918/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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SUMMARY:Sabaton: The War to End All Wars Movie Premier
DESCRIPTION:Tickets (Cash price)\n$20 Adults(18-64)\, $12 Kids\, $18 Seniors(65+)\, $18 Veterans\n(Ticket includes full admission to the Museum and movie premiere) \nCredit cards accepted (with convenience fee) \n\nThe Museum of the American G.I. is a participating museum in the release of Sabaton\’s The War to End All Wars Movie Premier! The movie will be shown at the following times: \nNovember 17th\, 7:00 PM\nNovember 18th\, 11:AM\nNovember 18th\, 2:00 PM\nNovember 19th\, 2:00PM \nSwedish heavy metal band\, Sabaton\, has launched a worldwide museum project entitled “History Rocks”. At the centre of this project stands the band’s new animated film\, “The War To End All Wars – The Movie”\, which is to be screened by participating museums spanning the globe around Armistice Day on November 11\, 2023. \n“History Rocks” is a charity initiative that aims to raise awareness on the importance of history and encourage more people to visit their local museums. Sabaton is inviting museums both big and small to be part of this world premiere of “The War To End All Wars – The Movie”. \nCommenting on the project was Sabaton’s manager and bass player\, Pär Sundström: “We are excited to launch this project! We believe that by screening “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” in museums around the world\, we can inspire people to appreciate the importance of preserving and learning about our history. And what better way is there to do this than by infusing history education with an entertaining\, adrenaline-fuelled animated movie?” \nPär added: “It’s also a fantastic way to persuade a brand new audience to visit their local museums. Museums are really important to us as a band\, especially military and history-focused museums – we have learned so much from them. We want the world to be curious and would love for people to genuinely want to learn about the past. The only way we grow as human beings is by learning about days gone by and appreciating the sacrifices that have been made for us to live the way we do.” \nDeveloped in partnership with Yarnhub Animation Studios\, “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” features songs from Sabaton’s 10th studio album\, “The War To End All Wars”\, which was released on March 4\, 2022. The film tells the stories of World War I\, granting viewers a better understanding of what the songs on the album are about. It is a musical and historical adventure covering a number of topics and telling the epic tales of various heroes.\n \n Watch the trailer for “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” \n\n For more information about “History Rocks” please visit: https://movie.sabaton.net \nABOUT SABATON \nIn the more than two decades since their launch\, Swedish metallers Sabaton have achieved quadruple-platinum sales\, headlined major festivals and sold-out arena concerts across the globe\, and earned a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in rock. Sabaton combines standout stage design and production with epic concept albums\, linking real-life historical war events with classic kick-ass metal. To date\, the band has released ten studio albums\, amassed six GOLD\, two PLATINUM\, and one four-times-PLATINUM awards\, seen eight of its albums score Top 10 international chart status\, and six claim the Top 5. Sabaton has also accumulated more than two billion streams across all streaming platforms.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/sabaton-the-war-to-end-all-wars-movie-premier/
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SUMMARY:Cocoa for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Christmas in November!  \nWe invite you to join us at Santa\’s Wonderland on November 11 for Military Appreciation Weekend!  Veterans and Active Duty Military are free*.  So grab your family and friends and join us as we honor and salute the men and women who served! \nYour Texas Christmas Experience will not be complete without a cup of World Famous Hot Cocoa! \nOn Veterans Day\, 100% of all Hot Cocoa Sales will go directly to the Museum of the American G.I.! So why not treat yourself to a delicious cup of cocoa and help support a good cause all at once?! \nThank you\, Santa\’s Wonderland\, for helping us “Make the World a Better Place”! \nWe will have staff at the Trading Post to meet you and answer any questions you may have about our museum and our mission! \n*This free offer does not include family members\, but you can purchase tickets online for a savings on general admission tickets that family and friends may use during Military Appreciation Weekend.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/cocoa-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Santa’s Wonderland\, 18898 Hwy 6\, College Station\, 77845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:History in Motion 2023
DESCRIPTION:School of the Soldier has been combined with History in Motion!  Two Great events for the price of one! \nParking for both events will be at Santa\’s Wonderland!  Best Part – It\’s Free! \nComing November 4 & 5\, 2023\nSaturday 10 AM – 4 PM\nSunday 10 AM – 3 PM \nTickets (Cash price)\n$25 Adults\, $10 Kids (5-17)\, Under 5 free\n(includes admission to History in Motion and School of the Soldier) \nCredit cards accepted (with convenience fee) \nSpeed through the line by purchasing admission tickets online! \nEarly-Bird Promotion for First 500 Online Tickets\nBuy an early bird ticket and be entered for a chance for a FREE Tank Ride\, Fire a 75mm Howitzer or fire a Paintball Machine Gun! \n \nHistory in Motion is a ‘Special Event day’\nregular admission prices are not valid \nRide in a WWII Tank or WWII Half-Track: Information  \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! The tanks will be running all day with special demonstrations scheduled throughout the day.  In between the demonstration\, you can see historic military vehicles up close or take a ride in a WWII tank or Half-Track! \nNEW THIS YEAR!  You will not want to miss the BIG Vehicle Demonstration starting at 12:30 PM!  Rumor has it that Santa will be making a special trip from the North Pole just to see this fantastic demonstration of historic vehicles. \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 3 PM. \nParking is FREE at Santa’s Wonderland’s Blitzen Lot. From there\, you simply enter the museum grounds through the admission tent. 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 the activities will occur. \nPlease note there will be NO parking on the museum grounds. There will be handicapped spaces in the Blitzen lot. \n \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 \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. \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. \n 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-in-motion-2023/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:School of the Soldier
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE!!!\nSchool of the Soldier has been combined with History in Motion!  Two Great events for the price of one! \nTickets (Cash price)\n$25 Adults\, $10 Kids (5-17)\, Under 5 free\n(includes admission to History in Motion and School of the Soldier) \nCredit cards accepted (with convenience fee) \nSchool of the Soldier is a ‘Special Event day’ – Regular admission prices are not valid \n \nOnly a small fraction of a Civil War soldier’s time was spent in combat.  Most of the soldier’s existence revolved around the routines of camp life.  From tent layout to daily activities\, everything in camp was regulated. \nDrilling was part of the daily routine for the Civil War soldier.  Soldiers became accustomed to orders\, battle formations\, rifle positions\, and loading procedures through repetition and practice.  All were essential to surviving on the battlefield.  If the soldiers were not drilling\, they would attend camp chores.  During their little free time\, the soldiers would play games\, sing songs or write letters home. \nWe invite you to interact with and observe the Civil War Soldier as he goes about his daily routine. \nCamps will be opened:\n10 AM – 5 PM Saturday\, Nov 4\n10 AM – 3 PM Sunday\, Nov 5 \nSchool of Soldier Drills – Manual of Arms\, Stack Arms\, Formations and Loading in 9s demonstrations\n11 AM- Noon  on both Saturday\, Nov 4\, and Sunday\, Nov 5\n3 PM – 4 PM on Saturday\, Nov 4 \nCamp Lunch demonstrations\nNoon – 1:30 on both Saturday\, Nov 4\, and Sunday\, Nov 5 \nKona Ice\, Big Dawg BBQ\, and Chick-fil-A will be on-site for the public to enjoy! \nThe ticket includes admission to the History in Motion and the School of the Soldier. \n 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/school-of-the-soldier/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T090000
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SUMMARY:WWII Tank Experience 2023
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 Light Tank\nM4A3 Sherman Medium Tank\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! \n \nDate\nSaturday\, October 21\, 2023 \n9am– 2pm (12 participants) \nPrice: $750 per participant (+ $5 processing fee)\nMust be pre-booked. \nAll proceeds will help the museum with the installation of outdoor displays! \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 6 PARTICIPANTS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 12 \nIf the event does not make\, participants 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. \n 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/wwii-tank-experience-2023/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T130000
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SUMMARY:History AAR with Tara Ross
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED! Unfortunately\, we must postpone Tara Ross\’s presentation on the electoral college due to unexpected circumstances. We will post the new date as soon as we have it!\n\nHave you wondered if we still need the Electoral College?  Join us on Oct 10 at 11:30 AM for a History AAR (After Action Review) with Tara Ross to learn why the Electoral College is still important and relevant today! \nThe day will start with a sandwich-style lunch followed by Tara Ross\’s Presentation with a Q & A.  All attendees are welcome to tour the museum after the History AAR. \nPrice: Adult $20\, Children (age 5-17) $12\n(includes lunch\, the presentation and admission to the museum) \nTara Ross is nationally recognized for her expertise on the Electoral College. She is the author of Why We Need the Electoral College (2019) and multiple other books about the Electoral College. \nTara often appears as a guest on various talk shows nationwide and regularly addresses civic\, university\, and legal audiences. She’s contributed to many prominent law reviews and newspapers and has addressed audiences at institutions such as the Cooper Union\, Brown University\, the Dole Institute of Politics\, and Mount Vernon. \nTara is a retired lawyer and a former Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Review of Law & Politics. She obtained her B.A. from Rice University and her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. \n 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-aar-with-tara-ross/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171420
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SUMMARY:Military Working Dogs Day
DESCRIPTION:Do not just read about history – experience it! Join us for a special Hands-on-History as we explore the important contributions Military Working Dogs have made in United States military history. You will have the opportunity to talk with a former Vietnam War Military Working Dog Handler and meet a retired Military Working Dog. You will discover what it took to train\, work with\, and care for these special heroes. A representative from Mission K-9 Rescue will also be present to show you what you can do to provide assistance and support to retired working dogs. \n 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/military-working-dogs-day/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T170000
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SUMMARY:Hands-on History: Remembering D-Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of the American G.I.\, on June 10th as we commemorate the 79th Anniversary of D-Day! Come learn what our soldiers faced during this historic event while exploring the uniforms\, weapons\, and equipment used during the battle of Normandy.  This family-friendly event will have enjoyable hands-on activities for children of all ages. \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! We want to ensure that our event is safe and fun for the whole family\, so we answered some common questions here: \n[fusion_faq filters=”” number_posts=”-1″ post_status=”” cats_slug=”” exclude_cats=”” orderby=”date” order=”DESC” featured_image=”” type=”” inactive_icon=”” active_icon=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” boxed_mode=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” hover_color=”” background_color=”” divider_line=”” divider_hover_color=”” divider_color=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” title_tag=”h4″ fusion_font_family_title_font=”” fusion_font_variant_title_font=”” title_font_size=”” title_line_height=”” title_letter_spacing=”” title_text_transform=”” title_color=”#112445″ icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_boxed_mode=”” icon_box_color=”” icon_alignment=”” fusion_font_family_content_font=”” fusion_font_variant_content_font=”” content_font_size=”” content_line_height=”” content_letter_spacing=”” content_text_transform=”” content_color=”#112445″ toggle_hover_accent_color=”” toggle_active_accent_color=””][/fusion_faq]
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/hands-on-history-remembering-d-day/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T100000
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SUMMARY:Explore the Museum Trail
DESCRIPTION:Hop on the Brazos Valley Museum trail!  Are you looking for something fun to do with your friends and family? Come and explore the museums\, art galleries\, and libraries of the Brazos Valley! \nOn the trail\, you will discover the birthplace of the Republic of Texas\, the first county seat in Brazos County\, a Presidential Museum & Library\, and numerous art galleries at Texas A&M. \nFrom cotton gins to tanks to educational hands-on learning for children to the African American history of the Brazos Valley to the heritage of Brenham and Chappell Hill. The Museum Trail has it all! Great for a weekend trip or a staycation. \nSummer Giveaway! \nWhen you visit six (6) participating museums this summer\, between Memorial Day\, Monday\, May 29th\, 2023\, and Labor Day\, Monday\, September 4th\, 2023\, you will become eligible to win a special gift basket that includes items from local museums\, and galleries! \nTo participate\, simply pick up a Museum Trail map and complete the online survey at each participating location you visit. At each location\, you will only need to complete the survey once per family. We will take care of the rest! \nFor more information visit:  Brazos Valley Museum Trail \nParticipating Locations \nBrazos Valley Museums \nMuseum of the American G.I.\nBrazos Valley Museum of Natural History\nBrenham Heritage Museum\nTexas Cotton Gin Museum\nBrazos Valley African American Museum\nThe Children\’s Museum of the Brazos Valley\nCushing Memorial Library and Archives\nGeorge H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum \n\nBrazos Valley Art Galleries \nThe Arts Council of the Brazos Valley\nForsyth Galleries\nJ. Wayne Stark Galleries\nJames R. Reynolds Gallery \nBrazos Valley Historical Sites \nBoonville Heritage Park\nCamp Hearne\nChappell Hill Historical Society\nWashington on the Brazos State Historical Site \n \n  \nSponsors:
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/explore-the-museum-trail/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230528T153000
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Fallen 2023
DESCRIPTION:May 28\, 2023 \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. \nJoin us on Sunday\, May 28 at 3 PM as we Remember the Fallen on Memorial Day Weekend. Our Armored Support Group will perform a 21-gun salute featuring three different cannons – the French 75 mm field gun representing WWI\, the 75 mm pack Howitzer representing WWII\, and the 105 mm Howitzer representing the Vietnam War.\n\nThe 21-gun salute is a free outdoor event.\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! We want to ensure that our event is safe and fun for the whole family\, so we answered some common questions here: \n[fusion_faq filters=”” number_posts=”-1″ post_status=”” cats_slug=”” exclude_cats=”” orderby=”date” order=”DESC” featured_image=”” type=”” inactive_icon=”” active_icon=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” boxed_mode=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” background_color=”” hover_color=”” divider_line=”” divider_color=”” divider_hover_color=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” title_tag=”h4″ fusion_font_family_title_font=”” fusion_font_variant_title_font=”” title_font_size=”” title_line_height=”” title_letter_spacing=”” title_text_transform=”” title_color=”#112445″ icon_size=”” icon_color=”” icon_boxed_mode=”” icon_box_color=”” icon_alignment=”” fusion_font_family_content_font=”” fusion_font_variant_content_font=”” content_font_size=”” content_line_height=”” content_letter_spacing=”” content_text_transform=”” content_color=”#112445″ toggle_hover_accent_color=”” toggle_active_accent_color=””][/fusion_faq]
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/remembering-the-fallen-2023/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T170000
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SUMMARY:Pigeon Day
DESCRIPTION:Do not just read about history – experience it!  Join us for a special Hands-on History event as we explore the important contribution homing pigeons made from WWI to Korea.  Our friends\, “Camp Lili”\, will be displaying their very special collection of US Signal Corps Pigeon equipment.  You will learn how these silent-winged warriors delivered messages for all branches of the US military.  You will discover what it took to train and care for these special heroes.   And best of all\, you will see the special equipment that was used to take the pigeons to the front lines to support both infantry and airborne troops! \n    \n  \n 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/pigeon-day/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171420
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SUMMARY:We Served Too
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the various duties animals have performed throughout military history.  From World War I to the present day\, animals have served as protectors\, mascots\, and companions.  Come discover how these animals earned their place as American Heroes!
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/we-served-too/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T171420
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SUMMARY:US Army Camel Experiment 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hold your Horses…. the Camels are Coming on April 28 & 29\, 2023! \nJoin us as we learn about the US Army\’s experiment to settle\, supply\, and defend the American West with its unique Camel Corps.  On both days\, formal demonstrations will be held at 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 2:30 PM\, and 4:30 PM\, with an informal meet and greet with the U.S. Camel Corps between the formal presentation. \nWe have designated Friday\, April 28\,  as a special school day for students to visit the Camel Corps. This special school day costs $6 for students and $6 for parents.  Space is limited\, so reserve your place today! \nCamel Corps School Day Tickets \nEveryone is invited to visit the Camel Corps on Saturday\, April 29 (the cost is the regular museum admission). \nThe museum will be open 10 AM – 5 PM on both days to the general public.  So make plans to visit the museum exhibits before or after your visit with the Camel Corps. \nBring your family and friends to learn about this little known chapter of American history!
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/us-army-camel-experiment-2023/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend 2023
DESCRIPTION:March 25 & 26\, 2023\nOne Day Tickets (Cash price)\n$25 Adults\, $10 Kids (5-17)\, Under 5 free \nTwo Day Tickets\n$40 Adults\, $17.50 Kids\, Under 5 free (Cash price) \n \nSpeed through the line by purchasing admission tickets online!\nTickets will be available to purchase in February\n \nEarly-Bird Promotion for First 500 online tickets\nBuy an early bird ticket and be entered for a chance for a FREE Tank Ride\, Fire a 75mm Howitzer or fire a Paintball Machine Gun! \nIf you do not want to rely on Lady Luck\, the first four Tank ride times on both Saturday and Sunday are available for pre-purchase beginning March 1\, 2023.  All remaining ride times will be sold first come the day of the event!   \nLiving History Weekend is a ‘Special Event day’\nregular admission prices are not valid \nVendor Registration Information – Click Here\n \nGeneral Information \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. 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 \nWWI – Vietnam Era Battle Skirmishes and Vehicle and Living History Displays! \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! \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\, so most camp out in the 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 explain and demonstrate these weapons\’ power. \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! \nRide in a WWII Tank or WWII Half Track**! \nExperience history from the turret of a WWII Tank or a historic Half-Track Personnel Carrier! Whether you’re a World of Tanks fan\, a history buff\, a military geek\, or anything in between\, this is definitely one to mark off your bucket list \nYou can ride in a WWII Half-Track or a WWII tank  –  either a Sherman tank\, M18 tank destroyer\, Stuart tank\, Chaffee tank or an M8 HMC (cannot guarantee a ride in a specific tank).  Each ride consists of one loop around the arena! \nThere are 12 ride times on Saturday and 9 times on Sunday with 2 tanks and 1 half-track running during each ride time!  Each tank will hold three riders\, and the half-track between 8-10 (depending on the composition of the group).  Tank and half-track rides in the first 4 ride times are available for pre-purchase.  All other Tank rides are sold on the day of the event at the information tent. \nTank Ride: $160 per person for a tank ride  (Cash price listed – CC accepted with a convenience fee)\nHalf-Track Ride:  $25 per person for a Half-Track Ride (Cash price listed – CC accepted with a convenience fee)\n(Tax deductible donation with proceeds going to maintaining the museum’s collection) \nThe Ride Price does NOT include the Living History Weekend entrance fee of $25 Adults\, $10 Kids (5-17)\, payable at the gate or by pre-purchase. \n \nAll ride participants will be assigned a ride time slot at the time of the ticket purchase.  All riders must purchase or pick up pre-purchased tickets at the information tent prior to going to the tank ride area.  Riders should plan on arriving at the ride wait area 15 minutes before their ride for instructions.   \nSlots 1-4 will be available for purchase prior to the event.  Pre-Purchased Tickets will be available for pickup at the Information Tent WILL CALL on the day of the event.   All other slots will be available on a first-come basis during the event.    Reservations for Slots 1-4 for both Saturday\, March 25\, and Sunday\,  March 26 will be open March 1 at 8 AM! \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. \nArtillery Range! \nShoot a Cannon \nFeel the power of the museum’s WWI  French 75mm Cannon! 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  $10 (cash)! \n\nSchedule of Events  (times are subject to change)\n  \nSATURDAY – 10 AM to 5 PM\nReenactments and Special Demonstration\n9:00 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)\n1:15 – 2:45 PM – Tank and Half-Track Rides (WWII Arena)\n3:30 – 5:00 PM – Trench Tours\n4:45 PM – Tank Ride for Raffle Winners \nSUNDAY – 10 AM to 3 PM\nReenactments and Special Demonstration\n9:00 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)\n3:00 PM – Tank Ride for Raffle Winners \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 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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URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/living-history-weekend-2023/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Living History School Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:March 24\, 2023\n$10 per student\n9:30 AM – 3:30 PM\nEvent Checkin 8:30 AM \nLiving History Schoolday is a ‘Special Event day’\nthe museum will not be open for regular visitation \nREGISTRATION FOR THE SCHOOL DAY IS OPEN \n\nAlong with the Living History Weekend\, The Museum of the American 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 their sacrifices. \nThe Living History School Day is an all-day program with two sessions (one morning and one afternoon) with a lunch break in between! To accommodate more students and displays\, we will debut a new format – students will be free to visit the stations of their choice but on a fixed rotation schedule.  A list of stations and a general station location map will be emailed to all registered participants approx. 1 week prior to the event. \nCamp Hood*: \n\nWWII Living History Display (US and British Airborne Encampment)\, Tanks and Historic Vehicles (WWI – Vietnam)\, and US Small Arms\n\nCamp Swift*: \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 camps\, WWI Living History Displays (Allied and Axis Camps) and tour from above 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 at fixed intervals.  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 20 minutes with each session lasting 2.5 hours. Please take into account your child’s attention span and ability to focus when registering Kindergarten and 1st grade students. \nRegistration will close on March 10 or when a maximum of 300 students have registered. \nThe cost is $10 per student and $7 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.  Life can disrupt the best-made plans\, so we will refund registrations (minus the processing fee) when the cancellation request is received prior to 10 AM March 10. After March 10 we will be unable to provide any refunds. \nParticipants may bring a lunch or pre-order a Chick-fil-A lunch ($7.00). You will be given the opportunity to place a lunch order during the registration process. You can also come back on a later day and add lunches to your registration. The last day to add lunch registrations will be Friday\, March 10 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\nNoon  to 1 PM – Lunch (Staggered Start)\n1:00– 3:30 – Afternoon Session\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. \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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URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/living-history-school-day-2/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Winterblitz 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Texas Independent Military Modelers\nJanuary 21\, 2023 \nA fun\, laid-back show for armor and figure enthusiasts set amongst REAL historic artifacts! \nAll show\, registration\, and contact information can be found on the official event website – WINTERBLITZ 2023 \n\nGeneral Information \nTHEME AWARD FOR WINTERBLITZ 2023: \nThe Theme Award for Winterblitz 2023 will is 1943 – The Turning Point – The 80th Anniversary of the beginning of the end of the Axis \nBEST OF AWARDS: \nTheme Award –  1943 – The Turning Point.  Anything depicting a vehicle\, figure or diorama from the year 1943.\nBest of Show – The best of the best.  Who will climb to the top of the styrene mountain and win the Golden Xacto? Sponsored by Lionheart Hobbies\nMuseum of the American G.I. Award – In tribute to the Museum\, an award will be given to the entry that best salutes the spirit of the American G.I.  We will invite the Museum to help the judges pick this one! Sponsored by Capt Andrew Allman and presented by SFC De Haven\nBest Fully Tracked – Best fully tracked vehicle of the show. Sponsored by SFC De Haven\nBest NOT Fully Tracked – Best vehicle that is not fully tracked.  This includes half-tracks. \nMAIN CATEGORIES FOR 2023\n100 – Youth (all scales all eras)\n200 – Classic Kits – (kits before 1979) basic build – Keith Middleton\n300 – Artillery (all scales and all eras)\n400 – 1/48 scale (all eras)\n500 – 1/72 and smaller (all eras)\n600 – Fully Tracked Origins to 1934 – (all scales)\n700 – Fully Tracked Self-Propelled Vehicles 1/32 and 1/35 (Open Top) (all eras)\n800 – Fully Tracked WWII Axis 1/32 and 1/35 (Closed top)\n900 – Fully Tracked WWII Allied 1/32 and 1/35 (Closed top)\n1000 – Fully Tracked Post WWII Thru 1990 (Korea\, Vietnam\, Cold War) 1/32 and 1/35 (Closed Top)\n1100 – Fully Tracked Desert Shield to Present.  (1991 – 2022) 1/32 and 1/35 (Closed Top) – Dave Poyner\n1200 – Paper Panzer/Fictional (all scales)\n1300 – Halftracks (all scales and all eras) – George Karker\n1400 – Armored Cars (wheeled) (all scales and all eras)\n1500 – Soft-skins (all scales and all eras) – George Karker\n1600 – Motorcycles with or w/o Sidecars (all scales and all eras)\n1700 – Misc. Military Vehicles and Support Vehicles (all scales and all eras) – No airplanes and no ships.\n2000 – Fully Tracked Full Interior (all scales and all eras)\n3000 – Larger than 1/32 (all eras)\n4000 – Friend or Foe (all scales and all eras)   – Keith Middleton\n5000 – Military figures (all scale scales and all eras)\n6000 – Dioramas (all scales)  – Keith Middleton\n  \nSPLITS – We are fully prepared to split ALL categories.  Splits will occur depending on the number of entrants per category.  \nSCHEDULE: \n7:00 am – Setup and vendors access \n9:00 am – Museum opens to contest participants only \n10:00 am – Museum opens to non-participants and the general public – yes\, the Museum is 100% open to the general public on January 21st and we are excited about that.  The entry fee for non-participants and the general public is the standard daily entry fee. \n11:30 am – Contest registration closes – earlier than many shows\, but we want to get on with the judging. We understand participants may be coming from afar and we are prepared to be flexible on cut-off for our out-of-town friends. \n12:00 pm – Judging begins – Once judging for a category begins\, there will be no more entries.  The model room will be open during judging.  Please respect judges. \n3:00 pm – Judging ends (we mean it!). \n3:10 pm – Door prize and raffle – as judges wrap up the tally. \n3:30 pm – Awards – we have not finalized the plans for the awards presentation\, but we intend to keep it under one hour. \n  \nDON\’T DRIVE HOME TIRED – STAY IN COLLEGE STATION!  Stay at Best Western Plus College Station Inn & Suites (950 Arrington Road). Minutes from the event!!  The hotel will provide a special rate with the code “MAGI” or “Museum of the American G.I.” for this event.  Their number is 979-704-6444. 
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/winterblitz-2023/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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SUMMARY:History AAR with Nicholas Moran
DESCRIPTION:History AAR \nTour Guide Annie invites you to join us Saturday\, 3 December 2022\, at 2:30 PM to hear an After Action Review by Nicholas Moran\,  military vehicle expert and historian for Wargaming America\, the creators of the award-winning online tank game – World of Tanks.  With his wicked sense of humor\, The Chieftain will keep you entertained while you learn unique and fascinating facts about historic military vehicles! \nHors D’oeuvres will be served.  All attendees will be entered into a raffle to receive a bottle of Horse Soldier Bourbon (must be 21 to win). \nCost: $25 (includes museum admission) \n\nAbout \nNicholas Moran is Wargaming America\’s resident tanker and amateur historian. In addition to doing research for the tanks in the game World of Tanks\, he also makes informational videos\, The Chieftain (YouTube)\, and\, on a more frequent basis\, creates written articles on his column\, “Inside the Chieftain\’s Hatch” (WorldofTanks.com). \nThe Chieftain is also Lieutenant Colonel Moran.  Moran first joined the Irish Defense Forces Reserve in September 1997 followed by the US Army National Guard in November 2000.  As a U.S. Army National Guard member\, he was deployed in Iraq between 2004 and 2005\, and Afghanistan between 2009 and 2010.  During his military career\, Moran received a Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Meritorious Service Medal.  LTC Moran is still serving today as a cavalry officer. \nFrom World of Tanks:\n“The Army is fantastic for experiences\, many of which fall into the “I wouldn\’t believe it if I didn\’t see it for myself” category. This varies from the radio call where I stated “I am in high-speed pursuit of a blue Opel Kadett Wagon\, Northbound on Rte. Nissan” as I was weaving through traffic in my tank\, through the fun of going through an airport security checkpoint\, and putting 300 rounds of ammunition and my rifle through the metal detector while my knife had to go in checked baggage.” \nHorse Soldier Bourbon \nHorse Soldier Bourbon was founded by retired members of the U.S. Special Forces in 2014. The founding members were the first to enter Afghanistan\, on horseback\, following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11\, 2001. The Special Forces team\, ODA- 595\, hit the ground in Afghanistan on October 19th of 2001.  They were given horses by the Northern Alliance and rode into multiple battles. That team later became known as The Horse Soldiers and has been featured in the movie “12 Strong”\, the documentary “Legion of Brothers” and the book “Swords of Lightning”.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-aar-with-nicholas-moran/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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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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URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-in-motion-2022/
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”.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/remembering-the-fallen-2/
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
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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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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