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REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T173414 CREATED:20231026T191630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T015558Z UID:10000030-1711180800-1711292400@americangimuseum.org SUMMARY:Living History Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:March 23 & 24\, 2024\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) \nSpeed through the line by purchasing admission tickets online! \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\, 2024.  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 \nInformation for Living Historians and Vendors – click below \nLiving Historian Information\nVendor Information \nGeneral Information for Public \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 the activities will occur.  You can start or end your day by browsing 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 that 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!\n(times and activities are subject to change) \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 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\, and German Infantry Camps. \nVietnam Skirmish – Saturday & Sunday 12:30 PM \nWatch as our Living Historians demonstrate how forces were extracted during a firefight.  After the demonstration\, you will feel the heat of a flame thrower as our Living Historians explain and demonstrate this weapon\’s 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**!  Click here for more information \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 group\’s composition).  Tank and half-track rides in the first 4 ride times are available for pre-purchase.  All other Tank rides are sold at the information tent on the day of the event. \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 for Adults and $10 for Kids (5-17)\, payable at the gate or by pre-purchase. \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 before 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 before 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. \nTicket Sale for for Slots 1-4 for Saturday\, March 23\, and Sunday\,  March 24 will be open February 28 at 10 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 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. \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 and activities 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 – Vietnam Skirmish (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 – Vietnam Skirmish (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 \n \n \n \n \n First time visiting? \n \n \n \n Will 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May I bring a drone?\n \n \n \n No.  Only drones used for the exclusive purpose of the museum are allowed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May I photograph events and displays?\n \n \n \n Yes! We love seeing your photographs of our events\, and don’t forget to tag us on Facebook! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May I touch the display?\n \n \n \n Please 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May I climb on the vehicles?\n \n \n \n No\, unless you are at a photo station or a vehicle ride\, otherwise you may not climb on or into any vehicles. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are pets allowed at the event?\n \n \n \n Yes\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Will the demonstrations be loud?\n \n \n \n Yes\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Will there be seating at the arena?\n \n \n \n Yes! 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I pay in credit?\n \n \n \n You 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What should I bring or wear?\n \n \n \n All of the History in Motion or Living History Weekend Event 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is everything handicap or wheelchair accessible?\n \n \n \n We 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May I bring in outside food or drink?\n \n \n \n Yes! 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where do I park?\n \n \n \n Parking for the History in Motion Event is on-site. Parking for the Living History Weekend Event is at Santa’s Wonderland\, make sure you park in their lot next to the museum. From there you can walk to the Museum’s gate. URL:https://americangimuseum.org/events/living-history-weekend-2024/ LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845 CATEGORIES:Museum Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americangimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LHW-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the American GI":MAILTO:info@americangimuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T173415 CREATED:20231026T195959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T180508Z UID:10000031-1711099800-1711121400@americangimuseum.org 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 CATEGORIES:Museum Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americangimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LHSD2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the American GI":MAILTO:info@americangimuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T173415 CREATED:20240110T194736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T194736Z UID:10000032-1707577200-1707582600@americangimuseum.org 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 CATEGORIES:Museum Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americangimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tara-Ross-AAR.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the American GI":MAILTO:info@americangimuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T173415 CREATED:20240110T201732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T180519Z UID:10000033-1707570000-1707573600@americangimuseum.org 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/ LOCATION:Museum of the American GI\, 19124 Highway 6 South\, College Station\, Texas\, 77845 CATEGORIES:Museum Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americangimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/History-Adventures-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the American GI":MAILTO:info@americangimuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T173415 CREATED:20231025T211659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T211659Z UID:10000027-1702119600-1702137600@americangimuseum.org 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 CATEGORIES:Museum Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americangimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Winter-on-the-Front-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the American GI":MAILTO:info@americangimuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T173415 CREATED:20230817T194645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T194645Z UID:10000024-1699092000-1699196400@americangimuseum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americangimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/History-in-Motion-Nov-4-5-2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the American GI":MAILTO:info@americangimuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T173415 CREATED:20230904T174505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T174505Z UID:10000026-1697878800-1697896800@americangimuseum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://americangimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/WWII-Tank-Experience-Cover-Photo-New-Website-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the American GI":MAILTO:info@americangimuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T173415 CREATED:20230817T212621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T212621Z UID:10000025-1696937400-1696942800@americangimuseum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://americangimuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tara-Ross.png ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the American GI":MAILTO:info@americangimuseum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR