Currahee Military Museum is an incredible tribute to the WWII paratroopers that trained at Camp Toccoa at Currahee. Members of the 101st, 11th and 17th Airborne, they set the mark high while training to be some of the most physically fit men in the Army. One of our featured exhibits is a restored horse stable 75 feet lone, that was used as housing in Aldbourne, England before and after D-Day 1944.
Over 18,000 men trained in Toccoa, and only a few passed the training to become known around the world as a "Band of Brothers" that had a very vital role in the invasion of Normandy, Holland, and Belgium. Their "Legacy of Leadership" is still taught with current men and women of our armed forces.
To preserve, protect and promote our local and military history.
This one of a kind museum was first located in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Within a few short years our collection out grew our building. We are now located in historic downtown Toccoa in our beautiful train depot, with two addition, adding 10,000 feet of showrooms. Our train history is very rich in Toccoa and is housed in the depot. The military collection for Camp Toccoa, is located in Currahee Hall while other wars and our local veterans are on display in Loden Hall, all in one location.
We have temporary and traveling exhibits throughout the year.
WWII, WWI, Civil War, Korean, Vietnam and currently with the War on Terrorism.
We have an outstanding collection of WWII books and the leaders that served during the war. As well as more current prints on other wars.
Our visitors learn about the training the men accomplished before being sent overseas and how the paratroopers had a very critical job in helping to bring WWII to an end in 1945. Our school groups learn the importance of being prepared for war at that time. Also the importance of great leadership in war, as well as in education and their careers as adults. Typically we prefer that students have already studied WWII and our tours are age appropriate and often the educators will advise the students before they arrive at the museum. We are currently working to have a educational guide in place at the end of 2015.
Once you enter the depot you will actuality tour three separate buildings that once inside it appears as one. The depot was built circa 1915. Restored for the museum in 2005. Additions were added in 2006 and again in 2009.
The museum is owned and operated by Stephens County Historical Society with volunteers. a non-profit 501(c)(3).
The museum is funded by admission fees, donations, membership and gift shop sales.
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Staff Only, Members
Appointment required: True
e encourage school groups as well as civic, church and travel groups to visit. Also work closely with currently active military groups, ROTC and JROTC.
Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day and New Year's Eve.
Adults: $8Military: FreeMembers: freeStudents (): $3Children under 6: Free
Tennessee museums are full of hope. But how are they turning hope into reality
With the Semiquincentennial quickly approaching in 2026, the state's museum community if approaching a turning point, and is now a great time to take stock and develop a vision for the future
The Tennessee Association of Museums' 64th Annual Conference in Knoxville will challenge the state's museums to think ahead and share their hopes, the best practices and strategies for turning those hoes into realities, and the rewards that come from aspirational thinking
The 2025 TAM Annual Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN.
For more information, please call 615-495-3354 or email hawkins@aaslh.org.
2025 Conference Theme: Looking Back to the Future For the past several years, many museums have been deeply involved in planning programs and events to observe the 250th birthday of the United States of America. While this is certainly an occasion to celebrate, this anniversary also forces us as a society to reckon with ongoing inequities and challenges within the US that go back to its inception. As museums ask their audiences to look to the past to understand the present and shape a better future, perhaps now is a good moment in time for Virginia’s museum community to take pause and look back at its own history. We are excited to see you in Blacksburg in March 2025 as we take a moment in our hectic schedules to take pause and visit our diverse pasts. Let’s uncover and share our histories to build a more resilient Virginia museum community.
"Innovation: Museums and Reaching our Potential
The heart of innovation is transformation – shaking up our established way of doing things by introducing new methods, new ideas, and new approaches to both obstacles and opportunities
Museums across Ohio are not just adapting, but innovating to reach their full potential and better serve their communities. No matter their role, museum professionals are introducing forward-thinking perspectives and initiating creative solutions to launch the field into a future where museums can remain trusted and relevant community cornerstones
How can your museum stay true to mission and serve your community in new and meaningful ways? How can we as museum professionals meet the challenges of the future with reinvigorated enthusiasm
Join us in Athens, March 29-31 as we explore these topics and more at the 2025 Ohio Museums Association’s Annual Conference: Innovation: Museums and Reaching our Potential.
For more information, please email oma@ohiohistory.org.
Museums Unwalled: Expanding Horizon
This theme highlights the importance of museums as dynamic entities that engage with communities, foster education, drive cultural change and often go beyond the building itself. By focusing on areas such as community engagement, digital and virtual presence, interdisciplinary collaborations, sustainability, accessibility, and cultural diversity, we aim to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience for all attendees
The primary objective is to provide a platform for museum professionals and others working in the industry to share ideas, best practices, resources and innovative approaches that demonstrate how museums can reach audiences in and beyond our physical spaces. We aim to inspire attendees to think broadly about the potential of their institutions and to foster a spirit of innovation and community engagement.
By facilitating discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the conference will empower current and future museum professionals and to expand their impact, embrace new challenges, and create meaningful connections with their audiences and communities.
"From the Ground Up: Cultivating Essential Skills in Museums
This year, the AMA conference theme is "From the Ground Up: Cultivating Essential Skills in Museums" As museum professionals we learn and use a wide variety of tools and skills every day
The Arkansas Museums Association is planning its 2025 Annual Conference, which will be hosted by Historic Washington State Park on March 31-April 3, 2025.
The goal of the conference is to support and foster the museum community through a mix of speakers as well as workshops, practical and informative presentations, in-depth discussions, and examples of projects and initiatives that are relevant to museums in Arkansas. Arkansas Museum Association members take ownership in the conference experience as presenters, speakers, panelists, facilitators, and workshop leaders.
For more information, please email arkansasmuseums@gmail.com.