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SUMMARY:They Came In Peace
DESCRIPTION:In 1983\, the world bore witness to two unfathomable tragedies—the bombing of the US Embassy in Beirut and the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing that shook the city\, the Marine Corps\, the United States\, and the entire world. It claimed the lives of 241 American service members\, including 220 Marines\, 18 Navy medical personnel\, three soldiers\, and 58 French Paratroopers.\n\nFor the Marines\, October 23\, 1983\, was the highest loss of life in a single day since D-Day on Iwo Jima in 1945. \n“They Came In Peace” pays homage to the dedication and courage of those who served and sacrificed for our nation in 1983. It’s a powerful tribute to the indomitable spirit of our military. \nDiscover photographs and personal accounts that bring this moment in history to life. Don’t miss this incredible journey through a chapter that forever altered the course of history and international relations. \nWe invite you to visit in October to remember and reflect on an important event whose aftermath still impacts our international diplomacy and security.   The 1983 events in Lebanon are a stark reminder of the complexities of peacekeeping\, security\, diplomacy\, and the urgency of confronting terrorism. Join us as we honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our great nation during this international turmoil.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/they-came-in-peace/
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 2024
DESCRIPTION:Coming November 9 & 10\, 2024\nSaturday 10 AM – 3 PM\nSunday 10 AM – 3 PM \nTickets (Cash price)\n$25 Adults\, $10 Kids (5-17)\, Under 5 free\nCredit cards accepted (with convenience fee) \nSpeed through the line by purchasing admission tickets online! \nBUY TICKETS NOW\nEarly-Bird Promotion for First 75 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 10 AM on October 9th\, 2024. All remaining ride times will be sold first come the day of the event!  \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 run all day\, with special vehicles\, weapons\, and artillery demonstrations. In between the demonstrations\, you can see historic military vehicles up close or take a ride in a WWII tank or Half-Track! \nYou 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. \nThe gates open at 9:00 AM on both days. On Saturday and Sunday\, hours are 10 AM—3 PM. \nParking is FREE at Santa’s Wonderland’s Blitzen Lot. From there\, you 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. \n             \nPlease note there will be NO parking on the museum grounds. There will be handicapped spaces in the Blitzen lot. \nCome early and stay all day—you won’t want to miss anything. Food vendors will be on-site to ensure no one goes hungry! \nTentative Schedule:\n9 AM   Gate Opens\n10 AM Event Start\n11:30 AM Special Weapons Demonstration  (machine gun team\, rifle grenade\, and flame thrower*)\n12:30 PM Main Event:  Vehicle Demonstration\n1 PM Pictures with Santa and his Tactical Elves\n2:30 PM  Special Artillery Demonstration \nSpecial Activities – Tickets available at INFORMATION TENT:\nTake a ride in a WWII tank**! Ride Information\nVisit the transportation station for the opportunity to ride in a WWII tank for two loops 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 10 AM Oct 9 through midnight Nov 9. \n \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 two loops 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 ride times on Saturday and Sunday will be available from 8 AM on October 9 through midnight on November 9. \n \nTake a ride in a Vietnam Era M113**! Ride Information\nVisit the transportation station for the opportunity to ride in a Vietnam Era M113 for two loops 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 ride times on Saturday and Sunday will be available from 8 AM on October 9 through midnight on November 9. \n \nShoot a WWI Cannon\nVisit the artillery range for the opportunity to pull the lanyard on a historic 75 mm Cannon! 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) \n \n*NEW* Shoot a M1 Garand (blank fire)\nVisitors 8 years and older are invited to visit the artillery range to fire one clip on an M1 Garand for only  $20 (cash price). (Tax deductible donation with proceeds to maintain the museum’s collection). \n  \n  \nShoot a Machine Gun (Gas-adapted)\nVisit the artillery range to fire a machine gun (gas-adapted) for only  $10 (cash price). (Tax deductible donation with proceeds to maintain the museum’s collection).  This is a wonderful activity for visitors of all ages. \n \nBUY TICKETS NOW\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*Flame Thrower Demonstration is strictly weather-dependent.  It will be canceled under windy conditions.   \nThe History in Motion program and vehicles listed to participate 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.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/history-in-motion-2024/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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SUMMARY:Wings of History
DESCRIPTION:Watch creativity take flight on November 14th during our Home School Thursday Hands-on History event\, Wings of History. You won’t want to miss this blast from the past! Children ages 5th grade and up will make their own biplane to take home while learning about the history and uses of roundels.  This is an all-day\, come-and-go event.  \nRemember\, on Home School Thursday\, parents receive student admission prices!
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/wings-of-history/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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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 16 for Military Appreciation Weekend! Veterans and Active-Duty Military personnel 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 Saturday\, November 16\, 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*You must show your Military ID for this free offer. It does not include family members\, but you can purchase tickets online for savings on general admission tickets that family and friends may use during Military Appreciation Weekend.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/cocoa-for-a-cause-2/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
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SUMMARY:Code Breakers
DESCRIPTION:Unlock your inner spy on Saturday\, November 23rd\, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (while supplies last) in our introduction to encrypting and decrypting messages. Be sure to mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss this. Perfect for children in 5th -8th grade\, we’ll be learning about the use of cryptography in WWII in a hands-on activity.
URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/code-breakers/
LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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