The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Pooler, GA, will launch History Headquarters: Youth History Club on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Designed with homeschooling families and museum visitors in mind, the new program will bring WWII history to life through hands-on activities connecting history, STEM, and literature. The first session, Introduction to the Mighty Eighth, will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will also be introduced to the club’s recommended book, The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
The fall series will meet on October 7 and 21, November 4 and 18, and December 2 and 16. Planned topics include the Battle of Britain, remembrance, Pearl Harbor, and life on the home front. Through the activities, participants will have opportunities to build skills, ask questions, and explore the experiences of people who lived through WWII. Select sessions will also connect with the Georgia Standards of Excellence. The fall series will conclude with a 1940s-inspired holiday celebration. Future sessions are planned to explore the Tuskegee Airmen, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), and wartime resistance. Registration is required, with participation costing $8 per person (click HERE to register). Museum members receive free admission. For more information and to support the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, click on this link: www.mightyeighth.org.
